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Setup
WWVB Reception
Once the batteries are installed in the Weather Center, it will automatically search
for the WWVB signal. If it receives a good signal (which is unlikely during daylight
hours in most locations), the WWVB reception indicator (tower icon) will flash.
The weather station requires five full minutes of good reception to successfully
capture the signal and set to the correct hour, minute, second, month, day and
year. If the signal reception is not successful within 10 minutes, the signal search
will be cancelled and will automatically resume every two hours until the signal is
successfully captured.
The signal is sent from Boulder, Colorado, only, much like an AM signal.
Atmospheric interferences such as storms, sunspots and even sunlight will interfere
with the distance the signal can travel. To maximize reception, place the weather
station in a window facing Colorado, at least six feet from any electrical source
(computers, televisions, refrigerators, etc.). Do not move the unit while it is search-
ing for the signal.
The time and date can be manually set. Once the signal is captured, it will over-
ride any manually-set time and date set to the time zone selected. Once the time
and date are set, the weather station will conduct a search every night at midnight
and correct to the accurate time and date (Daylight Saving Time is automatic). If
the signal has been received in the past 24 hours, the reception indicator will be
displayed.
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