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Old November 22nd 05, 06:31 PM posted to uk.sci.weather,uk.radio.amateur,rec.radio.amateur.digital.misc
Adrian D. Shaw
 
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Default Recommendation for home weather station

Felly sgrifennodd Alan Gardiner :
I would also go for a USB logger connection unless your PC is old and does not
have a USB interface.


Why USB? Mine has a serial interface, and since I don't use the serial port
for anything else, it's not a problem. I also imagine that it's easier for
amateurs to reverse-engineer serial protocols than it is for USB protocols.
Not a direct advantage if you're not a developer, but it may help if you
want to use free/open source software to access your station (as I do)

OK I never tried reverse-engineering a USB protocol so I don't know.

Adrian
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