Conrad DV206NL, Operating Instructions Manual

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9. DCF and METEOTIME reception
The weather station can receive and evaluate
the so-called DCF signal.
This is a radio signal which is sent by a
transmitter in Mainflingen (near Frankfurt/
Main). Its range is up to 1500km and if
transmission conditions are ideal even up to
2000km.
Among other things, the DCF signal includes
the precise time (theoretical deviation of 1
second in a million years!) and the date.
This means there is no manual setting of
summer and winter time.
The weather station also detects the Swiss
"HBG" signal, which is compatible to the DCF
signal.
As a special feature, the weather station analyses the so-called "METEOTIME" signal,
which is contained in the DCF-/HBG-signal.
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The "METEOTIME" signal contains the weather forecast data for 90 different
regions in Europe.
Due to the applied technology, the transmission of the data for the weather forecast via the
radio signal of the DCF or HBG transmitter is relatively slow, which is why it may take up to 24
hours until the weather station has received all weather data.
The symbol " " in the respective display field means that the METEOTIME data was
received. The symbol " " indicates that data is still missing.
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The right selection of the installation site is decisive for the reception of the
radio data, because weather data is received around the clock.
Do not place the weather station next to electric/electronic devices; do not
place it near cables, plugs or metallic parts. Keep a sufficient distance, at least
1 m!
A bad reception can also be caused by, e.g. metallized insulated glass,
reinforced concrete construction design, coated special wallpaper or an
installation in cellars.
1500 km
2000 km