Radio Shack Wireless Hygrometers On Sale.

[air1070]

Just went up to mmy local Radio Shack and Purchased the Indoor/Outdoor Wireless Thermometer/Hygrometer on sale for $17.97 -- the remote Sensors are also on Clearance for $7.97. Saleshole told me that the current model may be discontinued. Good Price!

I'm leaving right now to clean out the rest of their Sensors. :D

In case your local store doesn't have the same deal, here is the info on my local store...maybe they can call and get it to YOU at the same price!

Store #01-3522
(818)986-0942

:z

[whiteboard]

Yes. It's true that they are being discontinued and have been onsale for a couple months -- while supplies last. I love mine.

I don't think the sensors were on sale when I picked up mine as the sensors work with multiple models and were not scheduled to be discontinued. $7.97 is a GREAT price on those. May have to shoot on over and pick up another one.

Thanks for the heads up.

[Jack1000]

I just got one of these-- they didn't have any additional sensors though. Do you happen to know the catalog # of just the sensor? I can't find it on thier website and asking an employee is generally hopeless.

[air1070]

I just got one of these-- they didn't have any additional sensors though. Do you happen to know the catalog # of just the sensor? I can't find it on thier website and asking an employee is generally hopeless.


the number on the Packaging is: 63-1092

[Jack1000]

cool-- thanks

[whiteboard]

the number on the Packaging is: 63-1092 Same as mine - Outdoor Sensor 63-1092.

The discontinued base unit that is on sale is model # 63-1089.

Here's a link to additional discussion:

http://www.clubstogie.com/vb/showthread.php?t=25060

[kansashat]

I think you have to go to a "corporate owned" RS to get these sale prices. I tried 2 locally owned stores in my (Southeast Kansas) area & they couldn't/wouldn't touch these prices.

[mrputts]

looks like i need to make a coolerdor so it's time to pick up a 2nd sensor : ]

[raisin]

I wonder what they're going to replace it with? :2

[mrputts]

they had some other units there yesterday when i went. nothing to get excited about.

[ShawnP]

Well stopped by my local RS this morning and they had the Base unit w/1 sensor for $17. I bought one of those but they had NO separate sensors in stock.

I went on RS online and figured I order 2 well they are out of stock also.


DAMMIT :)


Shawn

[stogie_kanobie_one]

Anyone know if you can expand beyond 3 remote sensors? I have three already and need one or two more. But I don't want it interfering with the channels already in use.

[ShawnP]

Anyone know if you can expand beyond 3 remote sensors? I have three already and need one or two more. But I don't want it interfering with the channels already in use.


Just got done reading the manual for this thing and I would have to say 3 sensors only as it only has 3 channels.


Shawn

[burninator]

http://rsk.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pRS1C-2264784w345.jpg

Is this the one? Do you have to get the sensor to go along with it, or does it work as a stand-alone unit?

[kvm]

Anyone know if you can expand beyond 3 remote sensors? I have three already and need one or two more. But I don't want it interfering with the channels already in use.

I've got the same problem. I thought about getting another base unit and more remotes. But figuring the all operate on the same freq. I'm sure they would all interfere with each other.

[ShawnP]

http://rsk.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pRS1C-2264784w345.jpg

Is this the one? Do you have to get the sensor to go along with it, or does it work as a stand-alone unit?

That is the one and it comes with 1 sensor. Can work with up to 3 total but the other 2 must be purchased separately.


Shawn

[burninator]

That is the one and it comes with 1 sensor. Can work with up to 3 total but the other 2 must be purchased separately.


Shawn
I see. I may invest in one, then. It's cheaper than what the tobacco shop carries. They can't go lower than $25 for a little cheap looking thing.

[StudentSmoker]

Thanks for the heads up air.

[stogie_kanobie_one]

I've got the same problem. I thought about getting another base unit and more remotes. But figuring the all operate on the same freq. I'm sure they would all interfere with each other.
My assumption as well... I was dreaming and knew it :)

Drats, foiled again!

[JohnnyFlake]

Thanks for the heads-up.

Dam, another must have toy!!!

JohnnyFlake

[Twill413]

Picked one up yesterday. Glad I dont have to worry about the accuracy of my analog anymore. Also makes me want to get a couple more humidors and sensors just so I can use it up to its full potential

[RenoB]

Picked one up yesterday. Glad I dont have to worry about the accuracy of my analog anymore. Also makes me want to get a couple more humidors and sensors just so I can use it up to its full potential
Which store? Did they have any left?

[Twill413]

Which store? Did they have any left?

On Brown Deer Rd. They had some when I was there. Great deal IMHO

[RenoB]

On Brown Deer Rd. They had some when I was there. Great deal IMHO
Sweet! I'll swing by there tonight. They didn't have them a few months back when I stopped in there. Thanks!

[dunng]

I picked up two sets (office and home). Great find! Thanks for the heads up!

[kvm]

I bought out my local store so I have 3 new 63-1092 remote sensors if anyone is still looking for one.

[Hammerhead]

Guys, just to throw two cents in here for those who buy this model with the sensors, you might find my sensor fix DIY project to be very helpful.

Check it out here: CLICKY (http://www.gothammarketing.com/rck/sensorfix.htm)

http://www.gothammarketing.com/rck/images/tobacciana/sensor/sensor9_small.JPG

[papajohn67]

Off topic but the wife picked up a little gaget, a Hydro from a pet store that was on sale for $3.99. Thing is used in reptile tanks...put in the humi with Vipers 65% beads and it read dead on. My $20+ digital which reads 2% high matches the 65% reading after the math. Sort of cracked me up. Can look through the glass door of the cooler and read it clearly.

[air1070]

glad i could help fellas! fyi, both of my sensors salt tested within 2 points. :cool:

[The Professor]

So if my RS sensors are salt testing at >5 points off, but they don't have any left in the store, is there anything I can really do? Anyone know if RS will provide warranty service on these things?

[NCRadioMan]

So if my RS sensors are salt testing at >5 points off, but they don't have any left in the store, is there anything I can really do? Anyone know if RS will provide warranty service on these things?

Just add the extra 5% from what its reading.


:ms NCRM

[The Professor]

Just add the extra 5% from what its reading.


:ms NCRM
Yeah ... the one that's off by -7% isn't worrying me. Simple addition isn't a problem ;)

The one that's off by -17% has me a bit worried, I guess. Seems like that might be a sign of something worse to come. The third one (the one that came with the base unit) is off by -11%. I suppose it's not a problem if they're off by a constant amount; but it is a problem if -17% is just the tip of the iceberg....

[kvm]

Yeah ... the one that's off by -7% isn't worrying me. Simple addition isn't a problem ;)

The one that's off by -17% has me a bit worried, I guess. Seems like that might be a sign of something worse to come. The third one (the one that came with the base unit) is off by -11%. I suppose it's not a problem if they're off by a constant amount; but it is a problem if -17% is just the tip of the iceberg....

If I remember right they have a 1 yr warranty. You might want to test them again. Of my 3 two are within 1% and the other is 3%. Others have stated the are pretty accurate so it sounds odd they are that far off.

[The Professor]

Maybe I'm doing something wrong, then. The -7% one was in my humi at -7% for about a week. All are being salt tested right now -- been in the bag for about 8 hours with the readings posted above (had this reading for a 2-3 hours). I might be doing the salt test wrong ... although it seems to have the right consistency (damp sand, not mushy) and the ziplock is sealed. Plus, the salt test is yielding the same result as when in the humi with 70% beads (it would consistently read 63%).

Since I've got beads, I'm not too worried ... so maybe I'll invoke the warranty after a bit more testing. It just seems odd that *all* of my sensors are off by so much. It really seems like I've got to be doing something wrong. :confused:

[kvm]

Maybe I'm doing something wrong, then. The -7% one was in my humi at -7% for about a week. All are being salt tested right now -- been in the bag for about 8 hours with the readings posted above (had this reading for a 2-3 hours). I might be doing the salt test wrong ... although it seems to have the right consistency (damp sand, not mushy) and the ziplock is sealed. Plus, the salt test is yielding the same result as when in the humi with 70% beads (it would consistently read 63%).

Since I've got beads, I'm not too worried ... so maybe I'll invoke the warranty after a bit more testing. It just seems odd that *all* of my sensors are off by so much. It really seems like I've got to be doing something wrong. :confused:

Try running the salt test for 24 hours or so and see what they read. As hammerhead posted they can be slow to settle in.

[djmoniz]

Try running the salt test for 24 hours or so and see what they read. As hammerhead posted they can be slow to settle in.

I thought salt testing was bad for digital hygros. No?

-Dion

[air1070]

I thought salt testing was bad for digital hygros. No?

-Dion

i've read that, but everybody seems to do it anyways...

[kvm]

I've tested all of mine without any problems.

[Isombitch]

So if my RS sensors are salt testing at >5 points off, but they don't have any left in the store, is there anything I can really do? Anyone know if RS will provide warranty service on these things?
Two out of three of my sensors are off by five but I have had no problem adding to make up the difference.

These are also great for checking disparities in RH within a large cooler. Put one at the bottom and see if it isn't different from the top!

[zonedar]

i've read that, but everybody seems to do it anyways...


I tested both mine with salt. Both were reading low by about 3%. I would think that if they were truly susceptible to salt damage in the brief time the they are being tested, then they would have a real issue in a coastal environment. Lots 'o salt in the air there. So it doesn't seem that it would hurt it.

On a side note, I pried one of mine apart last night to see if I could figure out how to do a calibration on it. I thought that if it had a discrete ADC I would be able to do an end point calibration on it (0% and 100% or close to each respectively) Turns out that the IC appears to be an ASCI (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) that is custom made for Oregon Scientific. Looks like it has the RF transmitter, ADC(s) for the thermistor, and humidity sensor, LCD driver, etc., all in one IC. This IC is soldered to one circuit board and glued to the other. I couldn't get the thing unglued to take a look at it and see if I can get a part number off of it with out distrying the circuit board.

I put it all back together and turns out that I broke the RF transmitter as the base station ain't reading it any more. It display's locally fine. So I'm going to pick up another tonight.

But now that I broke this one, I'll tear it apart and see if I can id the IC and get a data sheet for it (if it isn't an ASIC). If it is specific for Oregon Scientific, I'll see if I can get a spec sheet. I sell equipment to test these kinda devices and I'd also like to see if we could test this device.

-Steve

[The Professor]

Well ... salt test has been in effect for over 24 hours and here are the results:

Expansion Unit #1: 73%
Expansion Unit #2: 62%
Bundled Unit: 68%

I'll put the closest tester in my primary humidor, the bundled in my secondary, and return the unit off by -13% for warranty repair. I should probably get warranty service on the bundled unit ... but I'm less concerned about something off by -7% than -13%.

[Hammerhead]

Well ... salt test has been in effect for over 24 hours and here are the results:

Expansion Unit #1: 73%
Expansion Unit #2: 62%
Bundled Unit: 68%

I'll put the closest tester in my primary humidor, the bundled in my secondary, and return the unit off by -13% for warranty repair. I should probably get warranty service on the bundled unit ... but I'm less concerned about something off by -7% than -13%.
Denck, you might want to be sure that you've properly created your salt test medium, and also that there's no hole in the container that you're putting everything in. Also, per my Sensor DIY project, the nominal amount of airflow over the sensors means it can take a loooooong time for them to react. So it's possible you have sensors that are closer than you think, but you either just haven't waited long enough, and/or you didn't prepare the salt medium or have enough medium to test with to accommodate the amount of volume in the container.

[The Professor]

Denck, you might want to be sure that you've properly created your salt test medium, and also that there's no hole in the container that you're putting everything in. Also, per my Sensor DIY project, the nominal amount of airflow over the sensors means it can take a loooooong time for them to react. So it's possible you have sensors that are closer than you think, but you either just haven't waited long enough, and/or you didn't prepare the salt medium or have enough medium to test with to accommodate the amount of volume in the container.
The one unit I think is probably pretty good. I'll probably follow your directions to fix it at some point so that it adjusts faster. That said, I know what it should be reading as of now and that's good enough for me. The middle one might be OK, too. It's in my yard gar humi and I have a pretty good sense for what it should be reading. The one that's the farthest off, though, just seems like too much of a variance to be one of the things you mentioned ... especially since it was tested under the exact same conditions as the others. I still haven't taken it back, though.