ABSTRACT
This paper outlines the construction and operation of a
remote weather station.
SPECIFIC HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
| Item | Cost | Details | Status |
| Weather Station | $79 | 1-Wire Weather Station http://www.aag.com.mx  |
NEED |
| Data Encoder | $94 |
Micro Weather Station |
NEED |
| 2 Meter Transceiver | $0 | Ramsey 2M Transceiver |
OK Donated by Tom Clarke, W4OKW |
| 2 Meter Antenna | $10 | Homebuilt J-Pole Beam Easy to build using copper pipe and PVC http://www.hamuniverse.com/jbeam.html |
NEED (WILL BUILD) |
| Battery | $6 | 12V 7.2aH Sealed Rechargable Lead-Acid | OK Purchased at FrostFest Hamfest, 2/22 |
| Solar Panel | $20 - ? | Depends on load needed. Currently looking at inexpensive units on eBay. If they are not adequate, more could be purchased and added in parallel. | NEED |
| Charge Controller | ? | May not be needed depending on Solar Panel | OK |
| Enclosure | $10 | Industrial Suitcase with locks | OK Purchased at a Tool Sale |
| Mast, Mount, Misc Parts | $0 | Most found around house. | OK |
