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Model: 308-1451

   

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Install Batteries in the TX14TH Transmitter 

 

1. 

Slide the battery cover down, then lift off the back of the TX14TH transmitter.  

Note:

 Be careful not to break the tabs on the battery cover.   

2. 

Confirm the channel selector switch is on channel 1. 

3. 

Insert two new AA batteries into the transmitter.  

4. 

Observe the correct polarity (see marking inside battery 
compartment).  

5. 

Keep transmitter 5-10 ft. from the forecast station during setup. 

6. 

After 15 minutes, if the outdoor temperature shows on the forecast station, 
move the outdoor transmitter outside to a shaded location within range of the forecast 
station. 

 

Function Buttons (on back of weather station) 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 

Program Menu (sets 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 defaults to ON.  To turn the WWVB reception OFF:  

 

1.  Hold the SET button for 5 seconds. 
2. 

WWVB

 and 

ON

 will flash in the time display. 

3.  Press and release the 

or

 -

 button to turn this OFF. 

4.  Confirm with the SET button and move to the 

Time Zone

 
Time Zone 
 
This station offers seven time zones listed in letter format (default is EST): 
 
1. 

EST

 will flash next to the date. 

2.  Press and release the 

or

 -

 button to select a different Time Zone. 

3.  Confirm with the SET button and move to 

Daylight Saving Indicator

 

WWVB 

On 

 

TIME ZONE 

EST 

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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