FAQ

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 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
1. Press and hold the SET button for 2 seconds to enter setting mode.
12H will flash, press +/°F/°C to select. Press SET to confirm.
2. Hour will flash, press+/°F/°C to set. Press SET to confirm.
3. Minutes will flash, press +/°F/°C to set. Press SET to confirm.
Dashes, HHH, LLL, or Stuck Indoor Temperature
 This is generally a power related issue.
 Batteries
may be overpowered or underpowered. Remove batteries from temperature
station.
 Press any button 20 times. Leave the temperature station unpowered for 1-2 hours.
 Insert fresh alkaline batteries with correct polarity.
 If the indoor temperature is still dashes or LLL, the temperature station may need
replacement.
Inaccurate Indoor Temperature Reading
 Side-by-side test: Bring the outdoor transmitter in the house and place it next to the
temperature station for 2 hours.
 Compare indoor and outdoor temperature. The temperature should be within 4 degrees to
be within tolerance. See the section on accuracy
for details.
 Look for heat sources such as sunlight, door or window frames, or reflected heat of cold.
Temperature station Has Missing Segments
 This is generally a power related issue.
 Batteries
may be overpowered or underpowered. Remove batteries from temperature
station.
 Press any button 20 times. Leave the temperature station unpowered for 1-2 hours.
 Insert fresh alkaline batteries with correct polarity.
Temperature station Is Dim
 Most temperature stations have a gray background. Place the temperature station at eye
level. Is it still dim?