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Model: 308-1451

   

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Wireless Forecast Station 

Model: 308-1451 | Instruction Manual 

 

The wireless forecast station features radio-controlled time, dual time alarms, sunrise/sunset, barometric 
pressure in numbers, and pressure graph with 12-hour history, forecast icons, indoor/outdoor temperature and 
humidity with high and low alarms. Five forecast Icons based on temperature & air pressure readings suggest 
what kind of weather to expect. Four clothing index icon suggest what to wear. This forecast station will never 
keep you guessing on current or future weather conditions. 

 

Forecast Station 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

NOTE: 

This forecast station is sold with 

one 

TX142TH sensor 

or

 

one

 TX14TH 

sensor.  Either sensor may be used 
interchangeably.

 

 

Get Started 

 
Step 1:  

Insert 3 NEW AA batteries (not included) into the weather station. Observe the correct polarity.

 

 

Step 2:  

Insert 2 NEW AA batteries (not included) into the outdoor transmitter. Observe the correct polarity. The red LED 
light will flash when transmitting. 

 
Restart: 

 if there is no outdoor temperature data after 3 minutes. 

 

Remove batteries from the weather station & transmitter for 15 minutes.  

 

Return to 

Step 1

 above. 

Fo 

Advanced 

Fisherman 

icon 

Calendar 

 

Time +  

2 Alarms 

Sunrise/set + 

Moon phase 

Indoor 

Temperature, 

Hu Alerts 

Outdoor 

Temperature, 

Hu Alerts 

Absolute 

Pr 

History 

 

12-hour Pressure 

History Graph in 

inHg or hPa 

 

Model: 308-1451 

Instruction Manual 

Summary of Contents for 308-1451

Page 1: ... Station NOTE This forecast station is sold with one TX142TH sensor or one TX14TH sensor Either sensor may be used interchangeably Get Started Step 1 Insert 3 NEW AA batteries not included into the weather station Observe the correct polarity Step 2 Insert 2 NEW AA batteries not included into the outdoor transmitter Observe the correct polarity The red LED light will flash when transmitting Restar...

Page 2: ...et Time Alarm 1 7 Set Time Alarm 2 8 Snooze 8 Frost Alarm 8 Outdoor Temperature Alarms 8 Set Temperature Alarm 1 8 Set Temperature Alarms 2 and 3 8 Temperature Trend Indicators 9 Pressure Readings 9 Absolute Barometric Pressure Number 9 Pressure Unit of Measurement 9 Pressure History 9 Pressure History Graph 9 Weather Forecast Icons 10 Tendency Indicators 10 Clothing Index 10 MIN MAX Data 10 Chann...

Page 3: ... and pull out to remove battery cover 2 Install three new AA batteries according to the polarity markings Do Not Mix Old and New Batteries Do Not Mix Alkaline Lithium Standard or Rechargeable Batteries Install Batteries in the TX142TH Transmitter NOTE This weather station will come with one TX142TH transmitter OR one TX14TH transmitter Both transmitters work interchangeably 1 Slide the battery cov...

Page 4: ...ts time calendar 12 24 hour time F C and WWVB reception The SET button will moves through the items in the program menu The or button will change these values WWVB reception ON or OFF Time Zone Seven Time Zones Daylight Saving Indicator 12 24 hour time format Fahrenheit Celsius selection Manual time set Hour Minutes Seconds Calendar set Year Month Date WWVB Time Reception The WWVB time reception d...

Page 5: ... the SET button and move to Set Time Set Time To set the time manually 1 The hour digit will flash 2 Press and release the or button to select the hour 3 Press and release the SET button to move to the minutes 4 The minutes digit will flash 5 Press and release the or button to set the minutes 6 Press and release the SET button to move to the seconds 7 The seconds digit will flash 8 Press and relea...

Page 6: ...o receive the WWVB time signal to make the adjustment for DST The WWVB signal includes an embedded bit to tell the station to adjust for DST Until that signal is received the first time the sunrise sunset times will be one hour off Tide The tides reflected on this station are based on the ebb and neap tides of the lunar month Not daily high and low tides When the forecast station states high tide ...

Page 7: ...n being less than half illuminated Crescents can be waning or waxing Gibbous describes a moon phase when more than half is illuminated Gibbous can be waxing or waning Comfort Statement The comfort statement is based on the indoor humidity WET Humidity is above 64 COMFORTABLE Humidity is between 43 and 64 DRY Humidity is below 42 Alarms There are 9 different alarms that may be individually set on t...

Page 8: ...when active will sound when the outdoor temperature drops to 34 F 1 1 C 1 ACTIVATE Press and release the TEMP ALERT button to activate the Frost Alarm on all channels when multiple transmitters in use The Frost Alarm icon will appear in the outdoor temperature area when active 2 DEACTIVATE Press and release the TEMP ALERT button until the Frost Alarm icon no longer shows Outdoor Temperature Alarms...

Page 9: ... would be consistent at every elevation and decrease as it went higher Relative Pressure is a combination of air pressure and altitude Relative air pressure will make readings in local areas relative to each other to allow for proper forecasting Pressure Unit of Measurement InHg or hPa Hold the HISTORY button for 5 seconds to switch from InHg inches or mercury or hPa Hectopascal for the numeric pr...

Page 10: ...UDY RAINY SNOW Note After set up readings for weather forecasts should be disregarded for the next 48 60 hours This will allow sufficient time for the forecast station to collect air pressure data at a constant altitude and therefore result in a more accurate forecast Weather Tendency Indicators Working together with the weather forecast icons are the weather tendency indicators When the indicator...

Page 11: ...up with Multiple Outdoor Transmitters The forecast station will accommodate up to three remote outdoor transmitters TX142TH or TX14TH The channel selection button allows you to easily see the temperature in various locations outdoors baby s room greenhouse basement etc To connect multiple remote transmitters to the forecast station 1 Remove the battery cover from all the transmitters Leave battery...

Page 12: ...on for 2 minutes If the signal is good it may catch a signal in ABOUT 2 3 minutes If the signal is marginal it will try to catch a signal for up to 10 minutes IMPORTANT When operating on a c power the backlight and USB charge port will turn off while the forecast station searches for the WWVB signal to avoid interference Both features will return after the 2 10 minute search which occurs during th...

Page 13: ...n for the transmitter that is within range of the forecast station and under an overhang for accuracy The maximum transmitting range in open air is over 200 feet 60 meters Option 1 Install one mounting screw not included into a wall leaving approximately of an inch 12 7mm extended Place the transmitter onto the screw using the hanging hole on the backside Gently pull the transmitter down to lock t...

Page 14: ...sing reputable battery brands Dimensions Wireless Forecast Station 5 12 L x 2 36 W x 5 12 H 130 x 60 x 130 mm TX142TH Transmitter 1 58 L x 83 W x 5 08 H 40 132 x 21 082 x 129 032 mm Warranty Information La Crosse Technology Ltd provides a 1 year limited time warranty from date of purchase on this product relating to manufacturing defects in materials workmanship View full warranty details online a...

Page 15: ...pment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interfer...

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