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The maximum transmitting range in open air is 300 feet (91 meters).
Obstacles such as walls, windows, stucco, concrete and large metal objects can reduce the range.
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.
Be aware of electrical wires and plumbing within a wall. This will interfere with RF (radio frequency)
signal reception.
Distance/Resistance/Interference
Distance:
The maximum transmitting range in open air is over 300 feet (91 meters) between the outdoor sensor
and the temperature station. This range is in open air with ideal conditions.
Consider what is in the signal path between the temperature station and the outdoor sensor.
Avoid placing electronic in the signal path between the temperature station and the outdoor sensor.
Resistance:
Obstacles such as walls, windows, stucco, concrete and large metal objects can reduce the range.
When considering the distance between the outdoor sensor and the temperature station (300 feet
open air), cut that distance in half for each wall, window, tree, bush or other obstruction in the signal
path.
Closer is better.
Windows reflect the RF (radio frequency) signal.
Metal absorbs the signal and reduces the range.
Stucco has a metal mesh that absorbs the signal.
Do not mount the outdoor sensor on a metal fence. This significantly reduces the effective range.
Interference:
Consider items in the signal path between the outdoor sensor and the temperature station.
Sometimes a simple relocation of the outdoor sensor or the temperature station will correct the
interference.
Windows can reflect the radio signal.
Metal will absorb the RF (radio frequency) signal.
Stucco has a metal mesh that absorbs signal.
Avoid transmitting antennas: (ham radios, emergency dispatch centers, airports, military bases, etc.)
Electrical wires (utilities, cable, etc.)
Vegetation is full of moisture and reduces signal.
It is difficult for RF (radio frequency) signal to travel through a hill.
Temperature Alerts
Explanation:
The outdoor temperature alerts are set in two separate steps.
Set the alert value.
Arm/Disarm the alert.
Select Temperature Alert Values:
Hold the TEMP ALERT button for five seconds to select and set temperature alert values.
1.
OUTDOOR HI
alert will flash. Press the ARROW buttons to set the alert value, and press the TEMP
ALERT button to confirm and switch to OUTDOOR LOW setting.
2.
OUTDOOR LO
alert will flash. Press the ARROW buttons to set the alert value, and press the TEMP
ALERT button to confirm and exit.
Note:
After selecting temperature alert values, use the next step to arm or disarm individual alerts.
Arm/Disarm Temperature Alerts
1. In normal mode, hold then release the TEMP ALERT button to toggle the alerts:
Outdoor HI
Outdoor LO
2. Press the UP ARROW button to arm the selected alert. The alert icon (bell) appears next to the alert,
when the alert is active.
