Weather station upgrade Computech vs. Altronics

Jason Fuller · 03-21-2018, 01:17 PM

I recently became inspired to purchase the best hand held weather station that pays contingency.

Has anyone here have any suggestions on these two units? Have you used them before?

I know they both pay contingency and that is a good thing!

https://computech.com/product/raceai...ather-station/

Vs.

https://www.altronicsinc.com/racing-...ency-item.html

Thank you all in advance for your advice, I do appreciate it.

Jason Fuller

Brian Oakes · 03-22-2018, 04:02 PM

Jason, Computech hands down, for sure and great people to deal with. Brian

HR9121 · 03-22-2018, 04:16 PM

Jason I have the PerformAire unit and have been very satisfied with it. A couple years ago I bought their trailer based PC unit and am well satisfied also, I now carry the handheld unit to the staging lanes with me in case of excessive downtime where dialing might be a challenge in rapidly changing conditions. I think you would be very satisfied with it also, I've never had any experience with the Computech units.

SS3718 · 03-22-2018, 05:27 PM

Computech for me!

Ed Wright · 03-22-2018, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SS3718

Computech for me!

Computech & Crew Chief Pro for me.

Jason Fuller · 03-22-2018, 08:55 PM

The Computech looks most appealing with the trailer mounted kit and ability to log, and text you.

Does anybody know if you need to spend the extra 300 dollars for the text function? As there is a pager option but, idk if that is the same or for use with a pager....

paulgt · 03-23-2018, 08:26 AM

Jason contact Don Higgens from crew chiew he can answer all your questions. 1-309-208-1486

Mike Pearson · 03-23-2018, 10:50 AM

I have the Altronics PC trailer based system. The price is good if you already have a laptop computer. I like the log book function and the ability to go back to get the weather at the time that you actually made the run. I did not get the page option but wish I had. You can upgrade later but the cost is more to do it that way. The ET prediction function works real good. Just remember bad info in bad info out. Overall I am happy with their system and I am not a computer guy.

03-21-2018, 01:17 PM	#1
Jason Fuller Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Detroit Mi, Tempe, Arizona Posts: 59 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Weather station upgrade Computech vs. Altronics I recently became inspired to purchase the best hand held weather station that pays contingency. Has anyone here have any suggestions on these two units? Have you used them before? I know they both pay contingency and that is a good thing! https://computech.com/product/raceai...ather-station/ Vs. https://www.altronicsinc.com/racing-...ency-item.html Thank you all in advance for your advice, I do appreciate it. Jason Fuller Last edited by Jason Fuller; 03-21-2018 at 05:42 PM.

03-22-2018, 04:02 PM	#2
Brian Oakes Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 557 Likes: 1 Liked 398 Times in 110 Posts	Re: Weather station upgrade Computech vs. Altronics Jason, Computech hands down, for sure and great people to deal with. Brian

03-22-2018, 04:16 PM	#3
HR9121 Live Reporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 3,352 Likes: 112 Liked 2,866 Times in 640 Posts	Re: Weather station upgrade Computech vs. Altronics Jason I have the PerformAire unit and have been very satisfied with it. A couple years ago I bought their trailer based PC unit and am well satisfied also, I now carry the handheld unit to the staging lanes with me in case of excessive downtime where dialing might be a challenge in rapidly changing conditions. I think you would be very satisfied with it also, I've never had any experience with the Computech units. __________________ James Williamson W200 J/SA

03-22-2018, 05:27 PM	#4
SS3718 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 128 Likes: 5 Liked 28 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Weather station upgrade Computech vs. Altronics Computech for me!

03-22-2018, 08:55 PM	#6
Jason Fuller Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Detroit Mi, Tempe, Arizona Posts: 59 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Weather station upgrade Computech vs. Altronics The Computech looks most appealing with the trailer mounted kit and ability to log, and text you. Does anybody know if you need to spend the extra 300 dollars for the text function? As there is a pager option but, idk if that is the same or for use with a pager.... Last edited by Jason Fuller; 03-23-2018 at 09:49 AM.

03-23-2018, 08:26 AM	#7
paulgt Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: st,clair shores,mich Posts: 16 Likes: 96 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Weather station upgrade Computech vs. Altronics Jason contact Don Higgens from crew chiew he can answer all your questions. 1-309-208-1486

03-23-2018, 10:50 AM	#8
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,320 Likes: 546 Liked 1,629 Times in 502 Posts	Re: Weather station upgrade Computech vs. Altronics I have the Altronics PC trailer based system. The price is good if you already have a laptop computer. I like the log book function and the ability to go back to get the weather at the time that you actually made the run. I did not get the page option but wish I had. You can upgrade later but the cost is more to do it that way. The ET prediction function works real good. Just remember bad info in bad info out. Overall I am happy with their system and I am not a computer guy. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS