Model: 308-1451
Instruction Manual
DC: 072915
WIRELESS FORECAST STATION
Table of Contents
INITIAL SETUP ............................................................................. 2
LCD FFEATURES ........................................................................... 3
BUTTONS .................................................................................... 3
SET TIME, DATE, ETC. .................................................................. 4
BACKLIGHT ................................................................................. 6
CITY SELECTION-SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES ..................................... 5
COMFORT STATEMENT .................................................................. 5
TIDE ........................................................................................... 6
MOON PHASE .............................................................................. 6
ALARMS and ALERTS .................................................................... 7
TIME ALARMS .............................................................................. 7
OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE ALERTS .................................................. 8
FROST ALARM ............................................................................. 8
TEMPERATURE TREND ICONS ........................................................ 9
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CHANNELS-AUTO SCROLL ............................................................. 9
ADD SENSORS ............................................................................. 9
ABSOLUTE PRESSURE NUMBER .................................................... 10
PRESSURE HISTORY ................................................................... 10
12 HOUR PRESSURE HISTORY GRAPH........................................... 10
WEATHER FORECAST ICONS ........................................................ 11
WEATHER TENDENCY ARROWS .................................................... 11
FISHERMAN CLOTHING BASED ON ............................................... 11
OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE CHANNEL 1 ........................................... 11
VIEW/RESET MIN/MAX VALUES .................................................... 12
MANUAL WWVB RADIO-CONTROLLED TIME SEARCH ...................... 12
POSITION THE FORECAST STATION .............................................. 12
POSITION OUTDOOR SENSOR ..................................................... 12
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................... 13
LOW BATTERY ICON ................................................................... 13
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................... 14
WARRANTY AND SUPPORT INFORMATION ..................................... 14
FCC STATEMENT ........................................................................ 15
City Codes ……………………………...........................................Appendix
INITIAL SETUP
Step 1: Insert 2 new AA batteries
(not included) into the
TX142THv2 sensor. Observe
the correct polarity.
Step 2: Insert 3 new AA Alkaline batteries
(not included) into the forecast
station. Observe the correct polarity.
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Fisherman icon
suggests what to
wear to prepare
for the current
Absolute Pressure
+ History
12-hour Pressure
History Graph in
hPa or InHg
Time with 2 Alarms +
WWVB Icon
Sunrise/sunset Times
with Moon Phase
Indoor Temperature,
Humidity + Alerts
Outdoor Temperature,
Humidity + Alerts
Forecast Icon
with Tendency
Step 3: After 5 minutes, place the
sensor Outside in a shaded location.
Note: If the outdoor Temperature area shows dashes after 3
minutes, remove the batteries and start from step 1.
LCD FEATURES
BUTTONS
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SET TIME, DATE, ETC.
1. Hold the SET button to enter time set mode.
2. Press the + or - button to adjust values.
3. Press the SET button to confirm adjustments and move to
the next item.
Settings order:
1. WWVB Reception
2. Time Zone
3. DST Indicator,
4. 12/24 Hour Time Format
5. Fahrenheit/Celsius
6. Hour
7. Minutes,
8. Seconds
9. Year
10. Month
11. Date
1. WWVB Time On/Off 2. Time Zone 3. DST Indicator
4. 12Hr/24Hr Time 5. Fahrenheit/Celsius
6. Hours 7. Minutes 8. Seconds
9. Year 10. Month 11. Date
Press the SET button to exit or wait 20 seconds.
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CITY SELECTION-SUNRISE/SUNSET TIMES
Select a city location closest to you in a North/South line, even
a city in another state or country. This will provide the most
accurate sunrise/sunset times for your location.
COUNTRY :
1. Hold the CITY button and the Country will flash.
2. Press the + or - button to select the country.
(USA, Canada or Mexico)
3. Press the CITY button to confirm and enter state
selection.
Note : When either Canada or Mexico is chosen you will move
directly to city selection. Preset City abbreviations are at
the end of this guide.
STATE :
4. Press the + or - button to select the state.
5. Press the CITY button to confirm and enter city selection.
CITY :
6. Press the + or - button to select the city.
7. Press the CITY button to confirm and exit.
Note : Use the city location closest to you in a North/South
line even a city in another state or country, for the most
accurate sunrise/sunset times for your location.
COMFORT STATEMENT
The comfort statement is based on the indoor humidity.
WET : Humidity is above 70%
COMFORTABLE: Temperature is between 68°F and 82°F.
Humidity is between 40% and 70%
DRY : Humidity is below 40%
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