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CAN I SHUT OFF THE WWVB SIGNAL?
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No. If you manually set the time, when the clock receives a WWVB signal, that
signal will override the manual set.
IS THERE A BOOSTER ANTENNA TO RECEIVE THE WWVB
SIGNAL IN
A
DIFFICULT LOCATION?
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No, the clock cannot work with a booster antenna.
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Opening the clock or movement voids the warranty.
CAN I WIRE A CONTROL TIMING CIRCUIT TO THE LA CROSSE
TECHNOLOGY
®
ATOMIC CLOCK?
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No, the clock cannot work on a timing circuit.
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Opening the clock voids the warranty.
WHY DO THE HANDS SPIN ONCE OR TWICE EVERYDAY?
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When the hands spin about the same time every day the clock is auto-correcting
the time. The
hour
hand
should not spin more than twice around the clock.
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Hands may spin if the battery is underpowered or over powered.
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Use only Alkaline batteries in the clock.
HANDS SPIN NON-STOP
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This is indicative of a low or overpowered battery (number 1 warranty issue).
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Replace battery and perform restart procedure. Allow 5 days to catch the WWVB
signal
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If constant spinning continues, the movement may need replacement.
HANDS JUMPS OR JERKS AROUND THE DIAL
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This is indicative of a low or overpowered battery (number 1 warranty issue).
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Replace battery and perform the
. Allow up to 5 days to receive
a signal.
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If the hands continue to jump, the movement may need replacement.
HANDS STUCK AT CERTAIN TIME
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This is indicative of a low or overpowered battery (number 1 warranty issue).
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Replace battery and perform restart procedure. Allow up to 5 days to receive a
signal.
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Check to see if the hands may be bent.
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Movement may need replacement.
POSITION THE CLOCK
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Select a location to place the radio-controlled clock where it will be at least six
feet away from a TV, computer, air conditioner or other household electrical
