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Mount the outdoor transmitter on a North-facing wall or in any well shaded area. Under
an eave or deck rail work well.
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The maximum transmitting range in open air is over 200 feet (60 meters).
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Obstacles such as walls, windows, stucco, concrete, and large metal objects can
reduce the range.
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Place the transmitter at least 6 feet in the air to improve signal transmission.
Position Wireless Thermometer
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The Wireless Thermometer has a wide base to sit on a desk or table.
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Choose a location 6 feet or more from electronics such as cordless phones, wireless
gaming systems, televisions, microwaves, routers, baby monitors, etc., which can
prevent signal reception.
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Be aware of electrical wires and plumbing within a wall. This will interfere with RF (radio
frequency) signal reception.
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The maximum transmitting range in open air is 200-feet (60 meters).
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Obstacles such as walls, windows, stucco, concrete, and large metal objects can
reduce the range.
Distance/Resistance/Interference
Distance:
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The maximum transmitting range in open air is over 200-feet (60 meters) between the
outdoor transmitter and the Wireless Thermometer. This range is in open air with ideal
conditions.
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Consider what is in the signal path between the Wireless Thermometer and the
transmitter.
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Consider the distance the Wireless Thermometer is located away from electronics in
the home.
Resistance:
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Obstacles such as walls, windows, stucco, concrete, and large metal objects can
reduce the range.
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When considering the distance between the transmitter and the Wireless Thermometer
(200 feet open air) cut that distance in half for each wall, window, tree, bush or other
obstruction in the signal path.
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Closer is better.
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Windows reflect the RF (radio frequency) signal.
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Metal absorbs the signal and reduces the range.
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Stucco attaches to the wall with a metal mesh that absorbs the signal.
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Do not mount the transmitter on a metal fence. This significantly reduces the effective
range.
Interference:
