FAQ

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Try this exercise in a dim room. The weather station has a bright, dim and OFF setting for
the backlight. Wait 15 seconds after pressing the LIGHT button to see if backlight stays on.
This will assure it is not in OFF SET.
1. Check that the AC cord is inserted correctly to the weather station and the outlet.
2. Remove the batteries.
3. Press the LIGHT button. If the backlight comes on and the display is active your AC
cord works.
4. Wait 15 seconds to see if the back light stays on.
5. If the backlight goes out after 15 seconds, repeat #3.
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.
• Check that the AC power cord is inserted into a working outlet.
• Batteries may be overpowered or underpowered. Remove batteries from the weather
station.
• Press any button 20 times. Leave the weather 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 weather 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 weather
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 weather station.
Check batteries and AC power cord.
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.
• Press and release the SEARCH button to send the forecast station on a signal
search at night.
• Allow up to 5 nights to receive the time signal.