La Crosse Technology WS-1517U, Instruction Manual

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Comfort Level Statement 13
Rain Window 13
Rain Statistics 14
Select Rain Display: inches or mm 14
24 Hour Rainfall Alert 14
Wind Window 14
Wind Display 15
Wind Direction 15
Wind Speed, Wind Gust, Wind Chill 15
Select Wind Speed Unit of Measure: km/h, mph, m/s, knots 15
Wind MAX/MIN Data 15
Set Wind Alerts 15
Disable Wind Alerts 16
Backlight Options 16
Memory Reset Procedure 16
Changing Batteries 16
Weather Station 16
Remote Sensors 17
Position Sensors Outside 17
Wind 18
Rain 18
Thermo-hygro 18
Position Weather Station 18
Care and Maintenance 19
Specifications 19
Warranty Information 20
FCC Statement 21
City Codes 22
Features
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Moon phase icon
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Forecast icons change based on Barometric Pressure
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Barometric Pressure with 24 hr. history graph
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Local Barometric Pressure reading
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12/24 hr. atomic time and date with manual set option
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Outdoor temperature (°F/°C)
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Outdoor humidity (%RH)
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Indoor temperature (°F/°C)
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Indoor humidity (%RH)
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Wind chill (°F only)
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Wind speed (mph, m/s, km/h, knots)
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Wind direction compass display
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Rainfall amount (inches/mm)
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Time alarm with snooze (weekly and single day settings)
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Calendar display: M/D or D/M in six languages
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Altitude adjustment for pressure compensation
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Dew point and comfort level indicators
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Low battery indicators
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Light sensor detects low light conditions and automatically adjusts backlight
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Wireless range of 100 feet (30 meters) open air
Setup Instructions Step-by-Step
Batteries: We recommend using Alkaline batteries for the remote sensors and the weather station when temperatures are
above 32°F (0°C). We recommend using Lithium batteries for the remote sensors when temperatures are below 32°F
(0°C).