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308-146/308-146W FAQS ......................................................................................................... 1
AC Power .................................................................................................................................. 2
Batteries ................................................................................................................................... 2
Forecast Station Factory Restart ............................................................................................ 2
Outdoor Temperature Sensor ................................................................................................. 3
Compatible Outdoor Sensors ................................................................................................. 3
Quick Connect ........................................................................................................................ 3
Outdoor Temperature Signal Strength .................................................................................... 3
Dashes show for Outdoor Temperature .................................................................................. 3
Power Requirements .............................................................................................................. 3
Inaccurate Outdoor Temperature Reading ............................................................................. 3
Intermittent Outdoor Temperature/Humidity ............................................................................ 4
Outdoor Temperature is stuck or HH.H, LL.L .......................................................................... 4
Outdoor sensor drains batteries quickly .................................................................................. 4
Outdoor sensor fell. The sensor no longer works .................................................................... 5
MIN/MAX Temperature readings ............................................................................................ 5
Heat Index/Dew Point temperature ......................................................................................... 5
Mounting/Positioning Outdoor sensor ..................................................................................... 6
Position Forecast station ........................................................................................................ 6
Distance/Resistance/Interference ........................................................................................... 6
Channels ................................................................................................................................ 7
Multiple Outdoor Transmitters ................................................................................................ 7
Forecast Station ....................................................................................................................... 7
How tall are the time numbers? .............................................................................................. 7
Power Requirements .............................................................................................................. 8
12-Hour or 24-Hour time format .............................................................................................. 8
Fahrenheit/Celsius.................................................................................................................. 8
Backlight ................................................................................................................................. 8
Dashes, HH.H, LL.L or stuck Indoor Temperature/Humidity ................................................... 8
Inaccurate Indoor Temperature Reading ................................................................................ 8
Set Time Alarm ....................................................................................................................... 9
Activate/Deactivate time alarm ............................................................................................... 9
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    The links below will work in most PDF viewers and link to the topic area by clicking the link. We recommend Adobe Reader version 10 or greater available at: http://get.adobe.com/reader CO NT E NT S 308-146/308-146W FAQS ......................1 AC Power ..........................2 Batteries ........................... 2 Forecast Station Factory Restart .................... 2 Outdoor Temperature Sensor ....................
  • Page 2: Ac Power

    9. When RF connection is established, the temperature will appear on the station. Allow the outdoor sensor and forecast station to sit together for 15 minutes to establish a strong connection. 10. Do not press buttons for 15 minutes. La Crosse Technology, Ltd. www.lacrossetechnology.com/support Page 2...
  • Page 3: Outdoor Temperature Sensor

     You may choose to use Lithium batteries for temperatures below -20°F/-28.8°C. Inaccurate Outdoor Temperature Reading Explanation: High outdoor temperature readings are generally a location issue. Low outdoor temperature readings are power related or a sensors going bad. La Crosse Technology, Ltd. www.lacrossetechnology.com/support Page 3...
  • Page 4: Intermittent Outdoor Temperature/Humidity

     Check for leaking batteries, which may damage the outdoor sensor.  Battery life is over 24 months when using reputable battery brands for both Alkaline and Lithium batteries. La Crosse Technology, Ltd. www.lacrossetechnology.com/support Page 4...
  • Page 5: Outdoor Sensor Fell. The Sensor No Longer Works

    Note: Be sure to order the correct model and frequency to avoid receiving the incorrect item.  Call La Crosse Technology® Store at 608-785-7939 or e-mail from the store website if you are unsure about the correct item to order. Each item carries the original new product warranty and includes access to La Crosse Technology technical support.
  • Page 6: Mounting/Positioning Outdoor Sensor

     Avoid placing electronic in the signal path between the forecast station and the outdoor sensor. Resistance:  Obstacles such as walls, windows, stucco, concrete and large metal objects can reduce the range. La Crosse Technology, Ltd. www.lacrossetechnology.com/support Page 6...
  • Page 7: Channels

     Press and release the CH button to view channel 1, 2 or 3 on the display when multiple transmitters are used. Forecast Station How tall are the time numbers? The time numbers are 0.79 inches tall. La Crosse Technology, Ltd. www.lacrossetechnology.com/support Page 7...
  • Page 8: Power Requirements

     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. La Crosse Technology, Ltd. www.lacrossetechnology.com/support Page 8...
  • Page 9: Set Time Alarm

    SET button and move to the next item  TIME ZONE: EST will flash. Press and release the +/RCC or -/°C/°F button to select a different Time Zone: AST=Atlantic EST= Eastern La Crosse Technology, Ltd. www.lacrossetechnology.com/support Page 9...
  • Page 10  Sunny  Partly Cloudy  Cloudy  Rainy  Stormy The icons forecast the weather in terms of getting better or worse and not necessarily sunny or rainy, as each icon indicates. La Crosse Technology, Ltd. www.lacrossetechnology.com/support Page 10...
  • Page 11 Batteries may be overpowered or underpowered. Remove batteries from forecast station.  Press any button 20 times. Leave the forecast station unpowered for 1-2 hours.  Install fresh alkaline batteries with correct polarity. La Crosse Technology, Ltd. www.lacrossetechnology.com/support Page 11...

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