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Distance
:
The maximum transmitting range in
open air
is over 260-feet (80 meters) between the
outdoor transmitter and the temperature station.
Consider what is in the signal path between the temperature station and the transmitter.
Consider the distance the temperature station is located away from other electronic in the
home.
Resistance
:
Obstacles such as walls, windows, stucco, concrete, and large metal objects can reduce the
range.
When considering the distance between the transmitter 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.
Do not mount the transmitter on a metal fence. This significantly reduces the effective range.
Interference:
Consider items in the signal path between the transmitter and the temperature station.
Sometime a simple relocation of the transmitter or the temperature station will correct the
interference issue.
Windows can reflect the radio signal.
Metal will absorb the RF (radio frequency) signal.
Stucco is held to the wall by a metal mesh.
Transmitting antennas (ham radio, emergency dispatch center, airports, military base etc.)
Electrical wires (utilities, cable etc.)
Vegetation is full of moisture and reduces signal.
Dirt: Trying to receive a signal through a hill is difficult.
Temperature station
Power Requirements
2-AAA alkaline batteries power the temperature station
Does the Temperature station Have a Backlight?
No, this temperature station does not have a backlight.
Generally, an a/c power cord is required for products to have a backlight.
This temperature station does not use a/c power cord.
Manual Set Time
The SET key will move through the program menu. The PLUS button will change a value.
12/24-HOUR TIME: Hold the SET key and
12h or 24h
will flash. Use the PLUS button to
select 12-hour or 24-hour time. Press and release the SET key to confirm and continue.
HOUR: The
Hour
will flash. Use the PLUS button to select the Hour. Press and release the
SET key to confirm and continue.
MINUTES: The
Minutes
will flash. Use the PLUS button to select the Minutes. Press and
release the SET key to confirm and continue.
YEAR: The
Year
will flash. Use the PLUS button to select the Year (the year will not display
on the weather station). Press and release the SET key to confirm and continue.
