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FAQ for 6250 : Does the 6250 come with the indoor console as well as the outside station? Description mentions LCD screen console but no pictures are provided.

FAQ for 6250 : Does the 6250 come with the indoor console as well as the outside station? Description mentions LCD screen console but no pictures are provided.

Guest Answer 01 Yes, the indoor LCD screen console is included, i.e., it is a complete system. I purchased and installed the 6250 system in March 201…
FAQ for 6250 : Where is the product made?

FAQ for 6250 : Where is the product made?

Answer 01 The Vantage View is made in the U.S. with some imported parts. Answer 02 It is made in the USA with imported parts. Sorry it took so long t…
FAQ for 6250 : What alarms are included with the Davis Instruments 6250 Vantage Vue Wireless Weather Station? In the description, it states that there are 22 alarms?

FAQ for 6250 : What alarms are included with the Davis Instruments 6250 Vantage Vue Wireless Weather Station? In the description, it states that there are 22 alarms?

Answer 01 Barometer, pressure trends rising and falling, Humidity in and out H/L, Dew point H/L, Rain flash flood 15 min & 24 hour, Storm, Rain R…
FAQ for 6250 : Does this adapt to metric system (meter-kilometer) or only English system (inches-miles)? Does it give temperature in Celsius?

FAQ for 6250 : Does this adapt to metric system (meter-kilometer) or only English system (inches-miles)? Does it give temperature in Celsius?

Answer 01 Yes, you can easily switch between Fahrenheit and Celcius. The same goes with other English/metric switches. The manual is at 07395-261_IM_…
FAQ for 6250 : Is this unit upgradeable like the Pro versions? Should I spend the extra money to get the pro version?

FAQ for 6250 : Is this unit upgradeable like the Pro versions? Should I spend the extra money to get the pro version?

Answer 01 There are apparently no hardware add-ons like the Pro version. There are interface add-ons to allow computer and web attachment. So, it dep…
FAQ for 6250 : Is it compatible with mac and is it compatible with weatherunderground and weathersnoop3?

FAQ for 6250 : Is it compatible with mac and is it compatible with weatherunderground and weathersnoop3?

Answer 01 This item is compatible with the Davis WeatherLink 6520 Software Data Logger & Cable for MACINTOSH  Answer 02 Yes, it can use MAC softw…
FAQ for 6250 : Can this unit monitor additional temperature remote sensors and can the software send email alerts re those additional remote sensors?

FAQ for 6250 : Can this unit monitor additional temperature remote sensors and can the software send email alerts re those additional remote sensors?

Answer 01 From what the instructions say. YES Please keep in mind that this is a commonly asked question for the  product 6250 . You can find the pro…
FAQ for 6250 : Anyway to connect the sensor array to an ethernet switch rather than use the built-in wireless feature?

FAQ for 6250 : Anyway to connect the sensor array to an ethernet switch rather than use the built-in wireless feature?

Answer 01 No way that I can see. The unit is all encased into one piece with no Ethernet connections. Answer 02 Does not appear to be outfitted for e…
FAQ for 6250 : How do you keep bird crap out of the rain collector?

FAQ for 6250 : How do you keep bird crap out of the rain collector?

Answer 01 Bird spikes should be at least an option. I had to buy the extra bird spike adapter to keep birds from pooping in the collector or build a …
FAQ for 6250 : Which weather station is best for Alaska, wind velocity and direction, plus works in subzero temperatures, airplanes involved in summer?

FAQ for 6250 : Which weather station is best for Alaska, wind velocity and direction, plus works in subzero temperatures, airplanes involved in summer?

Guest Answer 01 For extreme conditions such as Alaska, the 6152 Wireless Vantage Pro2 would be a better solution than the Vantage Vue. Guest Answer 0…
FAQ for 6250 : Have any users had the anemometer survive maximum Cat 3 hurricane winds?

FAQ for 6250 : Have any users had the anemometer survive maximum Cat 3 hurricane winds?

Answer 01 Not us. We have not had a storm of that magnitude hit us in the 35 years we have lived here (Deep South Texas). Answer 02 I haven't and…
FAQ for 6250 : Does this software work with a Mac?

FAQ for 6250 : Does this software work with a Mac?

Answer 01 The weather station does NOT come with software to interface with a computer. You have to buy that separate. You would want "Davis Wea…
FAQ for 6250 : In the pictures I see some folks have attached the unit to their roof. Doesn't that skew the temperature readings?

FAQ for 6250 : In the pictures I see some folks have attached the unit to their roof. Doesn't that skew the temperature readings?

Answer 01 Rusty it will depend upon how close you are mounting the unit to the roof and if it is in a wind or shadow zone if you can you will want to…
FAQ for 6250 : On the Davis weather stations, what is the best software for pc users to upload data to weather underground?

FAQ for 6250 : On the Davis weather stations, what is the best software for pc users to upload data to weather underground?

Answer 01 The best software I have found is Weather Display which allows anyone using a Davis Vantage Vue/Pro2 sensor suite paired with a Davis Weath…
FAQ for 6250 : Is it possible to hook this system up to Wi-Fi and have it upload automatically without a computer?

FAQ for 6250 : Is it possible to hook this system up to Wi-Fi and have it upload automatically without a computer?

Answer 01 I'm not sure. I've seen some confusing, conflicting info on that. You would need the WeatherLinkIP software to do that, and the sys…
FAQ for 6250 : How much does the sensor suite weigh?

FAQ for 6250 : How much does the sensor suite weigh?

Answer 01 Davis doesn't give the weight, but it's one to two pounds. Answer 02 Three to five pounds..... Please keep in mind that this is a c…
FAQ for 6250 : Does it have an atomic clock?

FAQ for 6250 : Does it have an atomic clock?

Answer 01 I assume you're really asking if the system has a radio clock that receives the UTC signal from the government's atomic clock. As f…
FAQ for 6250 : Can you add sensors?

FAQ for 6250 : Can you add sensors?

Answer 01 Per the manual "07395-261_IM_06351.pdf " it can also receive data from the Advantage Pro 2 weather station. Answer 01 Not with th…
FAQ for 6250 : In S. Hemisphere you will need to point north. Will this make the wind direction readings reversed and if so can this be remedied?

FAQ for 6250 : In S. Hemisphere you will need to point north. Will this make the wind direction readings reversed and if so can this be remedied?

Answer 01 You want to set up Weather Station so that the solar panel points due NORTH in Southern Hemisphere for maximum exposure of sunlight (pg. 7 …
FAQ for 6250 : Can you simply mount the station to the top of a privacy fence on a townhouse deck (2 x 4 lumber across the top) and get okay readings?

FAQ for 6250 : Can you simply mount the station to the top of a privacy fence on a townhouse deck (2 x 4 lumber across the top) and get okay readings?

Answer 01 Probably OK readings but less than ideal when measuring wind speed. A better location would be above the roofline to minimize obstructions …