Honeywell TE653ELW Portable Barometric Weather Forecaster

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Product Features

• Automatically sets to the US atomic clock, indoor/outdoor temperature
• Programmable ice warning alarm
• Remote channels auto-scan
• 24-Hour barometric pressure history chart
• Moon phase display

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.3 x 7.2 x 5 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000EX3W9E
• Item model number: TE653ELW
• Batteries: 4 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,365 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Bestsellers in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Honeywell TE653ELW Complete Weather Forecaster with Atomic Clock combines a stylish appearance with invaluable weather and time information. Featuring a 24-hour barometric pressure history chart and large graphical weather forecasting icons (sunny, cloudy, rainy, etc.), this clock and weather forecaster can monitor temperature and humidity in up to three remote locations.

With the main display unit measuring 7.24 x 4.96 x 1.31 inches (WxHxD), the clock includes one TS33C wireless temperature sensor and can utilize up to a total of three remote sensors for remote monitoring. (Additional sensors are sold separately.) The sensors have an effective unobstructed transmission range of approximately 100 feet.

The TE653ELW also includes an atomic clock that never requires resetting. The time updates automatically each day within the continental U.S. via a radio signal transmitted from Fort Collins, Colorado, adjusting the clock to within one second of official government time. It even automatically adjusts for Daylight Savings Time. Other features include a moon phase display; a programmable ice warning alarm for Channel 1; and comfort level indicators and minimum/maximum memory for temperature and humidity. When the remote sensor is powered by two AA alkaline batteries, the unit has an outside temperature range of minus 4 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit, and minus 38 to 158 degrees Fahrenheit if lithium batteries are used. For humidity monitoring, the clock has an indoor and outdoor range of 25 to 90 percent. (The two AA batteries required for the sensor, and the two AA batteries required for the main unit, are not included.)

Product Description

Honeywell TE653ELW portable barometric weather forecaster, automatically sets to the us atomic clock, indoor/outdoor temperature, 12 to 24 hour weather forecast (with icons), programmable ice warning alarm, outdoor temperature range: lithium batteries:-38-degree farenheit to 158-degree farenheit (-38.8-degree celsius to 70-degree celsius) alkaline batteries:-4-degree farenheit to 158-degree farenheit (-20-degree celsius to 70-degree celsius), indoor/outdoor humidity range 25-percent to 90-percent, comfort level indicators, remote channels auto-scan, min/max memory for indoor/outdoor temperature and humidity, 24 hour barometric pressure history chart, monitors temperature and humidity in up to 3 remote locations, included remote sensor (TS33C) transmission range of up to 100-feet (30-meters), moon phase display, enhanced blue backlight, wall mount or desktop option, white.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Reliable, but awful documentation and UI, November 2, 2007

By	Robert Paxton - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The bad part first: the user interface is bad enough that you MUST use the manual to set it up - - and the manual is poorly-written and organized.

The good: It's cheap, and all the functions I use work perfectly. The display is clear and well-organized. The data seems pretty accurate, and the forecasting function is right more often than not.

I've had (and returned) several inexpensive weather stations now, and while all their user interfaces have been horrible, this Honeywell is the first one I've had which actually worked as promised.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good product, instructions a bit weak, January 26, 2008

By	A. D. Galante "TonyG" (Middle of Nowhere, OH) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I agree with the previous customers who stated that the product is a bit hard to set up.

I followed the "Quick Start Guide" and I ran into a couple issues...

First off, I had to get my altitude from my GPS unit, but I am sure there is some info off the internet that should get you close.

Secondly the dang Time Zone issue. I tried and tried and tried, and finally after several attempts I got it. The key to changing your time zone is make sure the Day is displayed next the time SA for example. Then holding the ^ UP button allows you to change your time zone. Intially I had the seconds next to the time and it would not allow me to change the time zone.

Hope this helps someone out there and saves them the 30 minutes of my life I wont get back ;)

19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Read ALL Product Inserts, January 6, 2007

By	Shon C. Baker (Montgomery, AL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The "User Manual" does not clearly cover how to set the time zone. Setting the applicable time zone is imperative. If it is not properly set, the atomic feature will automatically set the clock to the Pacific time zone. Unfortunately, the "User Manual" is poorly written and not all inclusive of the procedures involved in setting the unit up. They did, however, include another insert which details the process a little better.

The back light stays on for 3-4 seconds. Which is not enough time to view the readings.

The unit has a barometer which will only be accurate if you set the proper altitude. The "User Manual" is, again, not super-clear on how to accomplish this. The insert does clear things up a bit. The altitude must be set within seconds of inserting the batteries.

The unit is made of cheap plastic and the buttons are difficult to depress.

Once the weekly alarm is set, there is no way to turn it off. Additionally, once the weekly alarm is set, the unit sounds the alarm at midnight and again at the set time. There is no way to turn off the midnight alarm.

In short, the product could be improved by simply providing a better "User Manual".