Which Weather Station?

Bobby Fazio · 12-24-2009, 09:49 AM

I am looking to get a trailer based weather station powered by my laptop but I do NOT want the paging software.

I don't like handhelds because unless you take them at the same spot and out of the sun, they aren't accurate.

Does anyone use the Altronics PAPC-02? Is the oxygen sensor option important? Computech doesn't seem to have a wind sensor and it is always crashing in my buddies' trailer. Altalab is $1200 without paging, why so expensive? Must be good.

Alan Roehrich · 12-24-2009, 09:54 AM

Never mind, I didn't see that you wanted a trailer based system.

Chad Rhodes · 12-24-2009, 10:31 AM

for a hand held try the kestrel, its very repeatable. Afterall its what its what our military snipers use

Greg Turk · 12-24-2009, 11:25 AM

Call Don Higgins, Crew Chief Pro software guy.....he is a member here, usually lurks on the .90 section, he won't steer you wrong, and I believe has a trailer style system at a great price right now, at least that is what I 've seen on his website.
Good luck...
Greg

BlueOval Ralph · 12-24-2009, 11:43 AM

We used Altronic in the INDY Car racing for 5 years with no problems and YES the % of oxygen is really important as it doesn't take much of change to see a performance change when it drops or goes up.

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Originally Posted by SStock1373

I am looking to get a trailer based weather station powered by my laptop but I do NOT want the paging software.

I don't like handhelds because unless you take them at the same spot and out of the sun, they aren't accurate.

Does anyone use the Altronics PAPC-02? Is the oxygen sensor option important? Computech doesn't seem to have a wind sensor and it is always crashing in my buddies' trailer. Altalab is $1200 without paging, why so expensive? Must be good.

Ed Fernandez · 12-24-2009, 02:40 PM

I use one of those simple weather info units,a Skymaster SM-28 by Speedtech.It cost me $150.It doesn't predict but if you log all your runs,I write the info on every time ticket,all you need to do is reference back to the info from a previous run at the same track and it puts you real close for a dial in.Did it last year.No time trial,retrieved info and ran dead on.
I have a new Kestral,gives more info,but I'm struggling to get it down right.When I do I think it will be as good if not better than the Skymaster.The Kestral holds the info where you have to write the #s down on paper with the Skymaster.Two good low buck options.

StripeHOG · 12-25-2009, 03:26 AM

I also have the kestrel...good for the money If I had a labtop I'd buy th crewchief software also for predictions..

Dragsinger · 12-25-2009, 08:59 AM

I like the Alta-Lab folks and the the prediction program they sell written by Jay Costales. I suggest talking with them and discussing options.

Bobby Fazio · 12-25-2009, 09:28 AM

Let me rephrase cause I made it sound confusing. I want a trailer based system powered by my laptop. I don't want a handheld as I have a Performaire handheld right now I am looking to sell. Thanks!

Sean Marconette · 12-25-2009, 10:25 AM

Don Higgins at Crew Chief sells all brands of trailer based stations and will tell you the advantages of each. They are good people.

Sean

12-24-2009, 09:49 AM	#1
Bobby Fazio VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Egg Harbor Township, NJ Posts: 1,377 Likes: 1,148 Liked 3,494 Times in 426 Posts	Which Weather Station? I am looking to get a trailer based weather station powered by my laptop but I do NOT want the paging software. I don't like handhelds because unless you take them at the same spot and out of the sun, they aren't accurate. Does anyone use the Altronics PAPC-02? Is the oxygen sensor option important? Computech doesn't seem to have a wind sensor and it is always crashing in my buddies' trailer. Altalab is $1200 without paging, why so expensive? Must be good. __________________ '65 Mustang SS/L & L/SA DriverInterviews.com \| App.DragInsights.com

12-24-2009, 09:54 AM	#2
Alan Roehrich VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 4,916 Likes: 997 Liked 1,046 Times in 276 Posts	Re: Which Weather Station? Never mind, I didn't see that you wanted a trailer based system. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

12-24-2009, 10:31 AM	#3
Chad Rhodes VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the Green Grass Grows, AL Posts: 2,375 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Which Weather Station? for a hand held try the kestrel, its very repeatable. Afterall its what its what our military snipers use __________________ Chad Rhodes 2113 I/SA

12-24-2009, 11:25 AM	#4
Greg Turk Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jacksonville,Illinois Posts: 118 Likes: 1 Liked 19 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Which Weather Station? Call Don Higgins, Crew Chief Pro software guy.....he is a member here, usually lurks on the .90 section, he won't steer you wrong, and I believe has a trailer style system at a great price right now, at least that is what I 've seen on his website. Good luck... Greg __________________ TURKMAN 4002 Stock, 4002 Super Stock

12-24-2009, 02:40 PM	#6
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Which Weather Station? I use one of those simple weather info units,a Skymaster SM-28 by Speedtech.It cost me $150.It doesn't predict but if you log all your runs,I write the info on every time ticket,all you need to do is reference back to the info from a previous run at the same track and it puts you real close for a dial in.Did it last year.No time trial,retrieved info and ran dead on. I have a new Kestral,gives more info,but I'm struggling to get it down right.When I do I think it will be as good if not better than the Skymaster.The Kestral holds the info where you have to write the #s down on paper with the Skymaster.Two good low buck options. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

12-25-2009, 03:26 AM	#7
StripeHOG Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Greentown,IN Posts: 9 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Which Weather Station? I also have the kestrel...good for the money If I had a labtop I'd buy th crewchief software also for predictions..

12-25-2009, 08:59 AM	#8
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,759 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Which Weather Station? I like the Alta-Lab folks and the the prediction program they sell written by Jay Costales. I suggest talking with them and discussing options. __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

12-25-2009, 09:28 AM	#9
Bobby Fazio VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Egg Harbor Township, NJ Posts: 1,377 Likes: 1,148 Liked 3,494 Times in 426 Posts	Re: Which Weather Station? Let me rephrase cause I made it sound confusing. I want a trailer based system powered by my laptop. I don't want a handheld as I have a Performaire handheld right now I am looking to sell. Thanks! __________________ '65 Mustang SS/L & L/SA DriverInterviews.com \| App.DragInsights.com

12-25-2009, 10:25 AM	#10
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 958 Likes: 618 Liked 165 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Which Weather Station? Don Higgins at Crew Chief sells all brands of trailer based stations and will tell you the advantages of each. They are good people. Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N