La Crosse Technology Wireless Digital Forecast Station 308-1417BL — Adjustable Backlight & 915 MHz Sensor

The La Crosse Technology 308-1417BL is a wireless digital forecast station that delivers backyard weather, indoor/outdoor temperature and humidity, barometric trends, and atomic time with an adjustable backlit display.

This compact weather console pairs with a single wireless TX141TH-Bv2 sensor to give you a clear snapshot of current conditions and short-term outlooks. Designed for faster outdoor updates and extended range, it combines a readable color display, pressure history graphing, and automatic atomic timekeeping so you can glance at one device for the essentials.

How fast and far does the outdoor sensor communicate?

The included sensor transmits on a 915 MHz channel for quicker updates and improved resistance to interference. Expect reliable reception up to approximately 330 feet in open air, making it suitable for most yards, sheds, or outbuildings. The sensor also supports very cold temperature readings down to -39.8°F.

• 915 MHz instant transmission for faster updates
• Approx. 330-foot line-of-sight range
• Operates down to -39.8°F for extreme cold monitoring

What weather and historical data does the display provide?

The station presents current indoor and outdoor temperature and relative humidity alongside easy-to-read forecast icons and a tendency arrow. A 24-hour barometric pressure history graph shows short-term pressure trends that help illustrate weather changes. The console also stores minimum and maximum recorded values and supports temperature alerts.

• Forecast icons with tendency indicators
• 24-hour barometric pressure graph for trend visualization
• MIN/MAX records and configurable temperature alerts

How does the backlight and power system work?

The display offers an adjustable backlight (HI / LO / OFF) when plugged into the included 5V AC adapter, giving constant illumination for night viewing. If you choose battery backup, the console will use temporary illumination to conserve energy. The base accepts 3 AA batteries as a backup while the outdoor sensor uses 2 AA batteries (not included).

• Constant adjustable backlight with included 5V adapter
• Battery backup option (3 AA for console; 2 AA for sensor)
• Backlight on battery power is temporary to extend runtime

Does it keep accurate time and require manual adjustments?

The unit features atomic self-setting time and a calendar with automatic Daylight Saving Time updates. You can enable or disable the DST automatic updates and select the appropriate U.S. time zone, reducing manual setup. This keeps timestamps for pressure trends and recorded highs/lows aligned with local time.

• Atomic time with automatic DST correction (on/off option)
• Selectable U.S. time zones for local accuracy
• Time-stamped data for clearer pressure and min/max records

Who is this for: The La Crosse 308-1417BL is aimed at homeowners, gardeners, hobby meteorologists, and anyone who wants an easy, reliable view of both indoor and outdoor climate. It’s especially useful if you need faster sensor updates and extended wireless range for detached areas like garages, greenhouses, or wine cellars, plus shoppers who value a backlit display and automatic atomic timekeeping.