FAQ

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TIP: When DST is in effect, the forecast station will need to 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 the forecast station receives the WWVB signal for the first time, the sunrise/sunset times will be one
hour off.
No WWVB Tower Icon
 The forecast station has not received a WWVB time signal in the past 24-hours.
 Position the forecast station for better reception.
 Be sure you have good batteries in the forecast station.
 Hold the + and – buttons together to send the forecast station on a signal search at night.
 Allow up to 5 nights to receive the time signal.
Dashes, HH.H, LL.L or stuck Indoor Temperature/Humidity
Explanation: These symbols are error messages indication the indoor sensor is outside of its readable
range. For indoor readings, this is generally a power related issue.
 Batteries may be overpowered or underpowered. Remove batteries from the forecast station.
 Press any button 20 times. Leave the forecast station unpowered for 1-2 hours.
 Install fresh Alkaline batteries with correct polarity.
 If the indoor temperature is still shows dashes, HH.H or LL.L, the forecast station may need
replacement.
Inaccurate Indoor Temperature reading
Explanation: When the indoor temperature is inaccurate, it is often due to the location of the display or
overpowered/under powered batteries. You can test the accuracy at you home.
Side-by-side test: Bring the outdoor sensor in the house and place it next to the forecast station for 2
hours.
 Compare indoor and outdoor temperature. The temperature should be within 4 degrees to be within
tolerance.
 Look for heat sources such as sunlight, door or window frames or reflected heat or cold near the
forecast station.
Check batteries.
Time is off by hours
 Check to see if the WWVB Tower icon appears on the forecast station. If not, the forecast station has
not received a WWVB time signal in the past 24-hours.
 Reposition the forecast station with the front or back facing Colorado.
 Check that the Time Zone selected correctly reflects your location. Adjust the time zone in the
Program Menu.
 Check that the DST indicator is correct for your location (most areas observe DST so this should be
ON). Adjust the DST indicator in the Program Menu.
Set Time Alarm
Set Time Alarm 1: Press and release the ALARM button once to enter Alarm mode. The Alarm Time and
A1 will show.
 HOUR: Hold the ALARM button for 3 seconds. The Hour will flash. Use the + or - button to set the
Hour. Be sure to set the Hour correctly for AM or PM. Press and release the ALARM button once.
 MINUTES: The Minutes will flash. Use the + or - button to set the Minutes. Press and release the
ALARM button once.
Set Time Alarm 2: Press and release the ALARM button twice to enter Alarm mode. The Alarm Time
and A2 will show. Follow the steps above to program alarm 2.