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Metal absorbs the signal and reduces the range.
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Stucco has a metal mesh that absorbs the signal.
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Do not mount the outdoor sensor on a metal fence. This significantly reduces the
effective range.
Interference:
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Consider items in the signal path between the outdoor sensor and the temperature
station.
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Sometimes a simple relocation of the outdoor sensor or the temperature station will
correct the interference.
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Windows can reflect the radio signal.
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Metal will absorb the RF (radio frequency) signal.
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Stucco has a metal mesh that absorbs signal.
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Avoid transmitting antennas: (ham radios, emergency dispatch centers, airports,
military bases, etc.)
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Electrical wires (utilities, cable, etc.)
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Vegetation is full of moisture and reduces signal.
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It is difficult for RF (radio frequency) signal to travel through a hill.
Temperature Alerts
Select Temperature Alert Values:
1. Hold the ALERTS button 2s to enter alert set mode. (LO or HI alert icon and ALERT OFF will
show for selected area)
2. Press and release the + or – button to turn alert ON
3. When the alert is ON, the alert value is flashing. Use the + or – buttons to set.
4. Hold the + or – buttons to scroll quickly.
5. Press and release ALERTS button to move to next item.
6. Leave an alert OFF (disarmed) and press the ALERTS button to skip setting that alert value
7. The alert icon will show when the alert is active.
8. When armed alert value is reached, station will beep 5 times each minute, until out of alert
range. (1 second beep once, sound for 5 seconds, wait 55 seconds and then repeat began
to ring for 5 seconds.)
9. The flashing alert icon will indicate if it is a LO or HI alert.
10. Press any button to stop the temp alert sound. The alert icon will flash while value is in alert
range.
Alert Setting Order:
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Outdoor LO Temperature ON/OFF
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Outdoor LO Temperature Value -40°F-140°F (-40°C-60°C)
Temperature Station
How tall are the time numbers?
The time numbers are 0.5 inches tall.
