"Dave Cornwell" wrote in message
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It's probably best to state a budget because what you can get is obviously
dependent on that. Several of us have what is really the cheapest PC
linked option. This is the Watson W-8681 range badged under several other
names and made in China by Fine Offset.(Often sold by Maplins and on Ebay
(new). Costs about £70 for console, wind, rain, humidity, temperature and
pressure. Connects via USB and comes with average software but is great
with the free (donation ware) Cumulus software. Don't think there is any
Linux software. Latest model costs about £95 but adds UV solar
measurement. It tends to be very accurate if sited properly as the Cumulus
software enables data calibration. Mine has proved to be reliable for
three years with the odd minor hiccup.
Dave
http://www.laindonweather.co.uk/

Thanks - I hadn't come across those. I had been prepared to spend a few
hundred, but having seen what's on ebay I think I'll go for one of those...

KotF