La Crosse Technology BBB86118, Faqs

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Supported Time Zones
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This clock has 7 Time Zones: AST=Atlantic, EST= Eastern, CST= Central,
MST= Mountain, PST= Pacific, AKT= Alaska, HAT=Hawaiian The digital clock
works in North America.
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Outside of North America, the digital clock will not receive a WWVB signal, but
will keep time like a quartz clock.
Dashes, HHH, LLL or Stuck Indoor Temperature
Explanation: These symbols are error messages indication the indoor sensor is
outside of its readable range. For indoor readings, this is generally a power related
issue.
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This is generally a power related issue.
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Batteries may be overpowered or underpowered. Remove batteries from atomic
digital clock.
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Press any button 20 times. Leave the digital clock unpowered for 1-2 hours.
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Insert fresh alkaline batteries with correct polarity.
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If the indoor temperature is still dashes or HHH, LLL, the digital clock may need
replacement.
Does the clock have a backlight?
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No, as this clock is battery operated there is no backlight.
Time is off by hours
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Check to see if the WWVB Tower icon appears on the atomic digital clock. If not,
the digital clock has not received a WWVB time signal in the past 24 hours.
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Reposition the digital clock with the front or back facing Colorado.
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Check that the Time Zone selected correctly reflects your location. Adjust the
time zone in the Program Menu.
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Check that the DST indicator is correct for your location (most areas observe
DST so this should be ON). Adjust the DST indicator in the Program Menu.
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Large buildings, metal roofed buildings and buildings or rooms full of electrical
and/or radio equipment make it difficult to receive the WWVB time signal.
Daylight Saving Time
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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 the atomic digital 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.