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Preparation
Choose a location indoors near a window to
place the Weatheradio so you can mount the
time antenna near the window. The time an-
tenna’s cord extends up to about 3 feet.
Selecting a Location
For the best reception, place your Weathera-
dio where it can receive alert signals and you
can hear its alert tone
Note: Make sure the Weatheradio is away
from obstructions such as metal cabinets or
bookshelves. (Higher frequencies are notice-
ably affected by obstructions.) Do not place
the Weatheradio near any metal surface
such as a refrigerator, a metal door or wall,
or a water pipe hidden behind a wall. This
greatly reduces the Weatheradio’s ability to
receive signals.
Cautions:
• Do not place the Weatheradio where it
will be in direct sunlight.
• Keep the Weatheradio away from heat
or cold sources such as stoves, heating
and air conditioning vents, and radia-
tors.
• Do not mount the Weatheradio near a
TV, high power cable, or metal table
because these could interfere with radio
signal reception.
• The time antenna is permanently
attached to the Weatheradio. Do not cut
or try to change the length of the
antenna cord.
• Avoid placing the antenna’s cord where
it could be pinched or cut.
Preparing the Antennas
To use the telescoping antenna, lift it up so it
is vertical, then fully extend it.
To ensure good reception, fully extend the
time antenna’s cable away from the clock
and as near a window as possible.
If
does not flash faster while the Weath-
eradio is checking the time signal, reposition
or rotate the antenna bar until
flashes
faster. Then attach the time antenna to the
mounting surface using the supplied double-
sided tape or hook-and-loop tape (not sup-
plied).
Notes:
• Do not place the antenna bar near a TV,
computer, power cable, or metal table
because these could interfere with radio
signal reception.
• Position the antenna bar’s cord so it
does not twist or bend.
SETTING THE CLOCK
Automatic Time Set
When you plug in the Weatheradio and in-
stall the backup battery,
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flash-
es to indicate that the clock is not set up yet.
The Weatheradio automatically checks the
WWVB time signal, and
flashes slowly. It
also checks the time signal 6 times a day at
about 2 AM, 3 AM, 4 AM, 9 AM, 3 PM, and 9
PM. When it receives a good signal, it auto-
matically sets the time.
Telescoping
Antenna
Time
Antenna
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