Fine Offset
WeatherCat version 1.1.1 and later offers support for the Fine Offset WH1080/2080 range of stations. These are USB based stations and do not require a USB to serial converter or driver.
To use one of these stations with WeatherCat, please select the WH1080 station driver in the communications setup window.
Brands
These stations are sold under various brand names and part numbers. Some examples include: Ambient Weather WS-1080, WS-1090, WS-2080, Maplin N96GY/FY, Clas Ohlson (36-3242), Watson W-8681, Velleman WS 1080.
Hardware Differences
From a software interface point of view, these stations are the same but the hardware may differ significantly between products.
The WH1080 is a touch screen station.
The WH2081 has buttons.
The WH2090 has buttons and a radio controlled clock
The WH1090 is the same as a 1080 but uses a radio frequency of 915MHz instead of 433MHz.