La Crosse Technology 513-1311OT, Faqs

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No WWVB Tower Icon
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The clock has not received a WWVB time signal in the past 24 hours.
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Position the clock for better reception.
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Hold the TOWER button to send the clock on a signal search at night.
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Allow up to 5 nights to receive the time signal.
Daylight Saving Time
 Dependent on your location, position of the clock in your home, and atmospheric
interference, it may take up to 5 nights for the change from Daylight Savings Time to
Standard Time and vice-versa to occur.
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Check for a WWVB Tower Icon showing on your Clock. The tower icon indicates you have
received the WWVB signal from Ft Collins CO in the past 24-hours.
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Check that the clock is in the correct Time Zone .
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Check whether the DST indicator is ON or OFF. If the indicator is OFF the clock will not
change.
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Check for fresh batteries . Without proper batteries, the antenna will have a harder time
picking up the signal.
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Position the clock in a window ( with the front or back ) facing Ft. Collins, Colorado and leave
for up to five nights. If you do not have a window facing this direction, locate the clock near
an outside wall and point the unit in this general direction.
Is There a Booster Antenna
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No. There is not a booster antenna available for the WWVB time signal.
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There is not a signal booster available for the outdoor sensor signal.
Can the Clock Attach to a Timer?
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No timer circuit can be attached to the clock. Modifications will void the warranty.
Clock Has Missing Segments
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This is generally a power related issue.
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Batteries may be overpowered or underpowered. Remove batteries from clock.
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Press any button 20 times. Leave the clock unpowered for 1-2 hours.
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Insert fresh alkaline batteries with correct polarity.
Digital Atomic Clock Is Dim
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Most clock s have a gray background. Place the clock at eye level. Is it still dim?
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Clocks that sit in the sunlight can develop a cloudy film over time.
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This is generally a power related issue.
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Batteries may be overpowered or underpowered. Remove batteries from clock.
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Press any button 20 times. Leave the clock unpowered for 1-2 hours.
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Install fresh alkaline batteries with correct polarity.
Digital Atomic Clock Has Distorted Display
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On a brand new clock, check for thin plastic films of printed scratch guard that may be on
the upper and lower screen of the clock. This thin piece of plastic has printed numbers for
store displays.