La Crosse Technology TX29U-IT 915 MHz Wireless Temperature Sensor

by La Crosse Technology

Product Features

• Temperature monitoring
• Weather resistant
• Works with La Crosse Technology 915 MHz units (IT Technology)
• Compatible with WS-9611U-IT-CBP, WS-7014CH-IT, WS-9029U & WS-9023U Wireless Weather Stations
• Also compatible with the WS-8117U-IT-C Digital Wall Clock, WS-8117U-IT & WS-8117U-IT-AL Atomic Clock

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 2 x 1 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000TUCK2W
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: TX29U-IT
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #615 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

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Product Description

Product Description

The La Crosse Technology TX29U-IT 915 MHz Wireless Temperature Sensor is used in conjunction with La Crosse Technology wireless temperature stations that use the 915 MHz Instant Transmission wireless technology.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works good in constant freezing temperatures, December 23, 2008

By	Juniorverse1 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: La Crosse Technology TX29U-IT 915 MHz Wireless Temperature Sensor (Kitchen)

First off, heed the warnings from the manufacturer: don't put these in locations where they can get heavily rained on, and don't put them in direct sunlight.

I purchased this sensor as an add-on to a LaCrosse Weather Station so I can monitor an additional location. I've had it for a number of months now. This sensor is located in the backyard, attached to a deck underneath an overhang so it doesn't get too wet.

I live in a part of the country where the winters are long and harsh. We've had temperatures below freezing for almost two months straight now, with a low of -15F so far this season, and this sensor is still working. If it makes it through May (the end of our winter) I'll be surprised. I'll post an update if I have any problems!

UPDATE: Sept 28, 2009 (9 months after original review above): This sensor lasted all winter and summer, despite having snow accumulate on the top during the winter and lows of -15F and winds of 80mph... amazing. Keeping my fingers crossed that I'll have as good of luck this winter too!

UPDATE 2: April 24, 2010 (16 months after original review): Sensor still going strong, and still using the original battery! Made it through another long and harsh winter. For the price and considering the weather this sensor has endured, it is an AMAZING value. If I wish to replace the indoor weather station in the future, I will definitely look for one that is compatible with these sensors.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wireless temp sensor, October 18, 2009

By	Retired "dmk42" (Huntsville, Alabama, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: La Crosse Technology TX29U-IT 915 MHz Wireless Temperature Sensor (Kitchen)

This wireless temperature sensor works extremely well and is easy
to set up - but you absolutely must follow the directions exactly.

Range is excellent - but just make sure that some large object such
as a metal shed or a large oak tree is not in line-of-sight between
any of the transmitters and the receiver.

I am using 3 of these temp sensors with the 915 MHz receiver. One
sensor came with the receiver, and I just purchased two more, since the
receiver can display up to three different temperatures from three
sensors. However be advised that if you carry one or more of these
sensors out of range and the receiver loses track of it, you absolutely
must take the batteries out of all three sensors and out of the
receiver and re-initialize all of them. This is not a difficult step,
since I did it several times while playing around with the sensors to
see how much range they had - which resulted in the receiver losing
track of one of them.

When you first see the instruction booklet that comes with the receiver,
it looks daunting, but not to worry, since only a tiny part of it is in
English, with all the rest in other languages. Once the temp sensors are
initialized, then it takes only a few seconds to set the clock.

I read in other reviews that some buyers had problems getting their
receiver to respond to some sensors, but that is because the buyers failed
to properly re-initialize their units. Also be advised that if you buy
a display unit that receives transmissions at 915 MHz, then you absolutely
must buy sensors that also transmit at 915 MHz. Several of the sensors
that are sold by Amazon look alike, but not all of them use 915 MHz, so
carefully read the tech specs to make sure that both the transmitter and
the receiver operate at 915 MHz.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Dosn't Work If It's Rained On, January 31, 2008

By	Richard A. Laburt - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: La Crosse Technology TX29U-IT 915 MHz Wireless Temperature Sensor (Kitchen)

If its where rain can reach it it can quit functioning. As it is to be used outside how do you NOT get rained on. My first one died.