FAQ

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Clock
How tall are the Time Numbers?
The time numbers are 2 inches tall.
Supported Time Zones
This clock offers 13 time zones: 0 (GMT) to -12
12-Hour or 24-Hour Time Format
 NONE
Power Requirements
 2-AA alkaline batteries power the clock
Does the Clock Have a Backlight?
 No, this clock does not have a backlight.
 Generally, an a/c power cord is required for products to have a backlight.
 This clock does not use a/c power cord.
Dashes, OFL or Stuck Indoor Temperature
 This is generally a power related issue.
 Batteries
may be overpowered or underpowered. Remove batteries from clock.
 Press any button 20 times. Leave the clock unpowered for 1-2 hours.
 Insert fresh alkaline batteries with correct polarity.
 If the indoor temperature is still dashes or OFL, the clock may need replacement.
Inaccurate Indoor Temperature Reading
 Side-by-side test: Bring the outdoor transmitter in the house and place it next to the clock
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.
Time is off by hours
 Check to see if the WWVB
Tower icon appears on the clock. If not, the clock has not
received a WWVB time signal in the past 24-hours.
 Reposition the clock 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.
 Large buildings, metal roofed buildings and buildings or rooms full of electrical and/or radio
equipment make it difficult to receive the WWVB time signal.