Oregon BAR913HGA USER MANUAL

DIGITAL WEATHER FORECASTER

WITH IN-OUT THERMO-

HYGROMETER AND RF CLOCK

MODEL : BAR913HGA

USER’S MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the BAR913HGA Digital
Weather Forecaster with In-Out Thermo-Hygrometer and RF Clock.
The BAR913HGA is an all-in-one weather forecasting device and
clock.

The BAR913HGA is a weather forecasting device, which has
several weather related functions. Main feature is that it takes and
records temperatures and humidities in more than one location. Using
wireless remote thermo-hygro sensor, it can simultaneously monitor
temperatures and humidities in three remote locations. The unit
will show temperature and humidity trends as well as record
maximum and minimum temperature and humidity readings.

BAR913HGA is able to receive and display readings from up to 3

remote sensors.
As part of the weather forecasting function, the unit has a built-in

barometer that displays atmospheric pressure. Using kinetic­movement graphic illustrations the unit displays atmospheric
pressure trends and displays forecasts as sunny, partly cloudy,
cloudy, rainy and snowy.

The BAR913HGA is also a Radio Frequency (RF) controlled clock.
It can automatically synchronize its current time and date when it

is brought within range of the radio signal generated from the U.S.

Atomic Clock.

Other features of the BAR913HGA include backlight, extra-large
liquid crystal display (LCD) and a daily crescendo alarm with an
eight minute snooze function.

No wire installation is required between the main and remote units
as the BAR913HGA operates at 433 MHz, it can be used in the USA
and most places in Continental Europe.

However, please note that the atomic clock function cannot be used
outside the U.S.

MAIN FEATURES: MAIN UNIT

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B7 B6 B8

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A4

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A5

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A. FRONT DISPLAY

The LCD is divided into five easy-to-read sections. Each
section has a specific purpose that relates to weather
forecasting, temperature, humidity, pressure and clock /
calendar / alarm functions.

A1. WEATHER FORECAST WINDOW

- Graphically illustrates weather forecast

- Indicates trends in atmospheric pressure

- Indicates when main unit battery is low

A2. TEMPERATURE WINDOW

- Displays current, minimum or maximum indoor and remote

temperature

- Indicates temperature trend

A3. HUMIDITY WINDOW

- Displays current, minimum or maximum indoor and remote

humidity

- Indicates humidity trend

- Displays the Comfort Level

- Indicates when the battery of the remote sensor in display is

low

A4. ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE

- Displays the current or historical (last 24 hours) barometric

reading

A5. TIME / DATE / ALARM WINDOW

- Displays the current time, date (month and day) or daily alarm

function

- Radio Frequency (RF) status indicator [

]

B. CONTROL BUTTONS

CHANNELCHANNEL

B1. [

CHANNEL] BUTTON

CHANNELCHANNEL

Displays the temperature and humidity readings of the indoor
or remote sensor

MEMORYMEMORY

B2. [

MEMORY] BUTTON

MEMORYMEMORY

Displays minimum and maximum temperature and humidity
readings, and erases memory data

ALARMALARM

B3. [

ALARM] BUTTON

ALARMALARM

Displays the daily alarm time or changes the corresponding
alarm time

MODEMODE

MODE]

MODEMODE

BUTTON

B4. [

Changes the display mode of the clock, and alters time/date
setting

HISTORYHISTORY

B5. [

HISTORY] BUTTON

HISTORYHISTORY

Displays the barometric reading for the last 24 hours, or

sets the altitude compensation setting

B6. [

] BAR

Activates the snooze function or turn on the backlight

B7 & B8. UP(+) DOWN(-) BUTTONS

Increases (+) or decreases (-) the value of clock-time and
alarm-time.

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C. BACK PANEL

MODEL NO. BAR91 3HGA

ALT ZONE

RESET

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C4

C4

C4

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AA U M 3 1.5V

AA U M 3 1.5V

AA U M 3 1.5V

AA U M 3 1.5V

AA U M 3 1.5V

AA U M 3 1.5V

AA U M 3 1.5V

AA U M 3 1.5V

AA U M 3 1.5V

AA U M 3 1.5V

AA U M 3 1.5V

AA U M 3 1.5V

Made in China

mb/hPa inHg

Tes ted To Co mp ly
With FCC Standards

FOR HOM E OR OF FI CE US E

C1.BATTERY COMPARTMENT

Accommodates four UM-3 or “AA” size batteries

C2.mb / hPa - inHg SLIDE SWITCH

Selects between "mb / hPa" or "inHg" pressure unit

C3.RESET SLOT

Resets the unit by returning all setting to their default values

C4.°C/°F SLIDE SWITCH

Selects between Centigrade (°C ) or Fahrenheit (°F) temperature
unit display

C5 & C6. ALT (

) or ALT ( ) BUTTON

Increases or decreases the value in compensational altitude
setting mode

C5
C7

C7.[ZONE] BUTTON

Press to select among the 4 U.S. time-zones: Pacific(P),

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C3

C3

C3
C2

C2

C2

Mountain(M), Central (C) or Eastern (E)

C8. RETRACTABLE TABLE STAND

Easily opened table stand with lock

FEATURES: REMOTE THERMO-HYGRO SENSOR

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A . TWO-LINE LCD

Displays the current temperature and humidity monitored by
the remote unit

B. LED INDICATOR

Flashes when the remote sensor transmits a reading

C . °C/°F SLIDE SWITCH

Selects between Centigrade (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F)

D . CHANNEL SLIDE SWITCH

Select the remote sensor Channel 1, Channel 2 or Channel 3

E. RESET

Returns all user programmed settings to original factory set
values

F. BATTERY COMPARTMENT

Accommodates two (2) UM-3 or AA-size batteries

G. BATTERY DOOR
H. WALL-MOUNT HOLDER

Supports the remote unit in wall-mounting

I. REMOVABLE TABLE STAND

For standing the remote unit on a flat surface

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

For best operation:

1. Insert batteries for the remote unit first. Then proceed with
inserting the batteries for the main unit.

2. Position the remote unit and the main unit within effective
transmission range. In usual circumstances, the effective
range is 100 feet (30 meters).

3. Though the remote unit is weather resistant, it should be placed
away form direct sunlight, rain or snow.

BATTERY INSTALLATION: MAIN UNIT

1. The unit uses four AA-sized (UM-3) 1.5V batteries which is

installed in the factory for you. Please remove the plastic cover
before usage. Should you need to change the battery, Gently lift

the tab on the battery compartment door.

2. Insert four UM-3 or “AA” size batteries.

MODEL NO. BAR913HGA

ALT ZONE

RESET

CF

mb/hPa inHg

AA UM3 1.5V

AA UM3 1.5V

AA UM3 1.5V

AA UM3 1.5V

AA UM3 1.5V

AA UM3 1.5V

AA UM3 1.5V

AA UM3 1.5V

AA UM3 1.5V

AA UM3 1.5V

AA UM3 1.5V

AA UM3 1.5V

Tested T o Comply
With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Made in China

3. Replace the battery compartment door.

BATTERY AND CHANNEL

INSTALLATION: REMOTE UNIT

The remote thermo-hygro sensor unit uses two (2) UM-3 or “AA”
size batteries.

Follow these steps to install / replace batteries:

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1. Remove the screws from the battery compartment.

2. Select the channel number on the [CHANNEL] slide switch.

3. Select the temperature display unit on the °C/°F slide switch.

4. Insert the batteries strictly according to the polarities shown therein.

5. Replace the battery compartment door and secure its screws.
Replace the batteries when the low-battery indicator of the particular

channel lights up on the display. (Repeat the steps described in
section “BEFORE YOU BEGIN”)

Note that once a channel is assigned to a remote unit, you can only
change it by removing the batteries or resetting the unit.

HOW TO USE THE BACKLIGHT

Press [ ] bar once. The backlight will be activated
for five seconds.

Clock radio signal. However, please note that when the unit is new
and just out of the box, auto-synchronization with the U.S. Atomic
clock can take up to 72 hours.

When the BAR913HGA is within range, its radio-control mechanism
will override all manual settings unless the auto-reception function

is manually disabled.

When the unit is receiving radio signal, the RADIO RECEPTION
signal will start to blink. A complete reception generally takes about

2 to 10 minutes, depending on the strength of the radio signal.

When the reception is complete, the RADIO RECEPTION signal
will stop blinking. The strength of the reception for the last full
hour will be indicated.

For better reception, place the clock away from metal objects and
electrical appliances to minimize interference.

Should you wish to deactivate the RF controlled function, press
and hold the [ZONE] button.

To reactivate the RF control function, press and hold the [UP] button.

Chart indicating Radio Signal Strength

-

Good

-

No signal

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ABOUT RADIO RECEPTION

The BAR913HGA is designed to automatically synchronize its
calendar clock once it is brought within range of the US Atomic

-

Receiving

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HOW TO MANUALLY SET THE CLOCK

It is unlikely that you will want or need to manually set the RF Clock.
Should the need or desire to manually set the clock arise, please

follow the directions below.

Press [MODE] and hold for three seconds. The hour will flash. Use
the [UP(+)] or [DOWN(-)] button to enter the hours. Holding down
either the up or down button will increase or decrease the value
rapidly.

Press [MODE] again, the minute digits will flash. Again, use the

[UP(+)] or [DOWN(-)] button to change the minutes.

Note: When changes are made to this setting, the seconds setting

will start from zero.
Press [MODE] again, the calendar settings are displayed and the year

digits will flash. Use the [UP(+)] or [DOWN(-)] button to change the

year.
Press [MODE] button and the month digits will flash. Enter the

appropriate month using the [UP(+)] or [DOWN(-)] button.
Press [MODE] button and the day settings will flash. Enter the

appropriate day using the [UP(+)] or [DOWN(-)] button.
Press [MODE] again and the language setting for the day of the

week will flash. Use the [UP(+)] or [DOWN(-)] button to select E for
English, F for French or S for Spanish.

Press [MODE] to complete and exit the setting.
The weekday can be expressed as an abbreviation in three different

languages. The languages and their selected abbreviations for each
day of the week are shown in the language chart below.

To toggle among the 4 us time-zones, press the zone button.

HOW TO SET AND ACTIVATE

THE ALARM

To set the Alarm

ALARMALARM

Press [

ALARM] button to display the daily alarm time (the icon "

ALARMALARM

" will be displayed)

ALARMALARM

Press [

ALARM] and hold for three seconds, the value for the hour

ALARMALARM

setting will flash.

Press [UP(+)] or [DOWN(-)] buttons to make changes to the alarm
hour setting.

ALARMALARM

Press [

ALARM] again and the minute digits will flash. Enter the

ALARMALARM

value for the minute setting by using [UP(+)] or [DOWN(-)] buttons.

ALARMALARM

Press [

ALARM] to exit.

ALARMALARM

The alarm is automatically activated. The ALARM ON icon [
visible and the alarm will be activated at the specified time.

To deactivate the daily alarm function, press the [ALARM] button
when the alarm time is displayed. The ALARM ON icon will

disappear.

To activate, press the [ALARM] button again.

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ALARM AND SNOOZE FUNCTION

When the daily alarm goes off, the backlight will be on for five
seconds and the ALARM ON icon will flash.

The alarm is a crescendo alarm with 3 stage increase in intensity.

Without interruption, the unit will sound for two minutes.
To stop the alarm, press the [ALARM] button. However, if the [

triggered. Though the alarm will stop the ALARM ON icon will

blink for eight minutes. After that the alarm will go off again.

To deactivate the SNOOZE function, press the [

] bar is pressed, the SNOOZE function will be

ALARMALARM

ALARM] button.

ALARMALARM

CHECKING INDOOR AND REMOTE

TEMPERATURES & HUMIDITIES

To display the indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity
readings, press the [CHANNEL] button to toggle among the indoor,
Channel 1, 2 and 3 displays.

The temperature can be shown in Centigrade (°C) or Fahrenheit
(°F). Select the appropriate reading by using the °C/°F slide switch
(located in the battery compartment). Slide the switch to °C for
Centigrade or °F for Fahrenheit.

This unit has an auto-scan function that can sequentially display
the indoor and remote readings.

To activate this function, press and hold the [CHANNEL] button
for 3 seconds. To deactivate press the [CHANNEL] button again.

If the reading goes above or below the specific measuring range, the
display will show a flashing “HHH” or “LLL”.

NOTE ON REMOTE READINGS

Once batteries are in place in the remote unit, it will start
transmitting samplings at 40 second intervals.

If no signals are received when the remote sensor display is selected,

” will be displayed. To search for remote sensor signals,

“

press together the [MEMORY] and [CHANNEL] buttons on the
main unit.

If the unit still displays "- - -" re-insert the batteries or remove the
back panel of the remote unit and press reset."

If that fails, check that the remote sensor is still in place. Make sure
the transmission is within range and the path is clear of obstacles
and interference.

Repeat this procedure whenever you find discrepancies between
the display on the main unit and the display on the remote sensor.

NOTE ON °C AND °F

The outdoor temperature display on the main unit is dominated by
the selection on the °C/°F slide switch of the main unit. Whatever
the display unit of the remote sensor is, it will only apply to the
remote sensor itself and the temperature will be automatically
converted to the chosen one of the main unit.

MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM

TEMPERATURES & HUMIDITIES

The maximum and minimum recorded temperatures and humidities
will be automatically stored in memory. To display them, press

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[MEMORY]. Press [MEMORY] again to alternate between the

maximum, minimum and current readings. The respective MAX or
MIN indicator will be displayed.

To clear the memory, press [MEMORY] and hold for three seconds.
The maximum and minimum recorded readings will be erased. If
you press [MEMORY] after the memory has been erased, the
maximum and minimum readings will have the same values as the
current ones.

ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE

The atmospheric pressure indicator in the weather forecast window,
uses arrows to indicate if the atmospheric pressure has increased,
remained stable, or decreased.

Arrow indicator

TEMPERATURE & HUMIDITY TREND

The temperature and humidity trend indicator shows the trend of
temperatures and humidities collected at that particular sensor in

the past. Three trends: rising, steady, and falling will be shown.

Arrow indicator

Temperature

Trend

Arrow indicator

Humidity Trend

Rising

Rising

Steady Falling

Steady Falling

Pressure Trend

Rising

Steady Falling

WEATHER FORECAST

The unit is capable of detecting atmospheric pressure changes.
Based on collected data, it can predict the weather for the forthcoming
12 to 24 hours. The effective range covers an area of 18 to 30miles

(30 to 50 km).

Indicator

displays on

the unit

Forecast Sunny

Partly Cloudy

NOTE:

1. The accuracy of a general pressure-based weather forecast is
about 70% to 75%.

2. The weather forecasts from this unit are predictions that cover the next
12 to 24 hours. It may not necessarily reflect the current situation.

3. The “Sunny” icon, as applies to night time, implies clear weather.

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Cloudy Snowy

Raining

COMFORT LEVEL INDICATORS

The comfort level indicators COMFORT, WET or DRY will tell you
if the curent environment is comfortable, too wet or too dry.

The comfort indicator will appear on the display when the following
conditions are satisfied:

Indicator
displays

on the unit

COMFORT

WET

DRY

No

Indicator

Temperature

Range

20°C to 25°C
(68°F to 77°F)

-5°C -+ 50°C
(23°F - 122°F)

-5°C -+ 50°C
(23°F - 122°F)

Less than
20°C( 68°F)
or More than
25°C (77°F)

Humidity

Range

40%RH­70%RH

OVER­70%RH

Below
70%RH

40%RH
to
70%RH

Shows that the

Current

Environment

Ideal range for
both relative
humidity and
temperature

Contains excess
moisture.

Contains
inadequate
moisture

No comment

HOW TO CHECK THE BAROMETRIC

PRESSURE

The current and historical barometric pressure is shown on the
atmospheric pressure window.

For users staying at a higher altitude such as in the mountain area,
sea-level barometric pressure applies. In this case, press and hold
[HISTORY] button to enter the altitude compensation setting
mode. Use the ALT (

to 8200 feet (-100 to 2500 meters) (whichever appropriate). Press

[HISTORY] button to confirm and exit.

The BAR913HGA requires entry of elevation in meters not feet. to
convert feet to meters multiply feet by .30.

To determine your location elevation, please either contact your
local library, TV/radio weather forecaster, or via Internet at http://
www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/infopage/elvation.htm

The atmospheric pressure can be displayed in mb/hPa or inHg. The
pressure unit is selected on the atmospheric pressure slide switch
inside the battery compartment.

If you want to check the pressure history for a particular hour
during the past 24 hours, press the [HISTORY] button. Each press
on the button will go back by an hour. Holding down the button
will increase the value rapidly.

) or ALT ( ) button to select from -328

LOW BATTERY INDICATION

When it is time to replace batteries, the respective low battery
indicator [
selected. If the battery level of the main unit is runnning low it will

show up on the weather forecast window.

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] will show up when the corresponding channel is

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HOW TO WALL MOUNT OR USE THE

TABLE STAND (REMOTE UNIT)

The unit can be wall-mounted using its recessed screw holes or

placed on a flat surface using the fold out table stand.

Wall-mount Table stand

HOW TO WALL MOUNT OR USE THE

TABLE STAND (MAIN UNIT)

The unit can be wall-mounted using its recessed screw holes or
placed on a flat surface using the collapsible table stand. Gently
pull the table stand from it’s collapsed position. Position the lock
to secure the stand.

Wall-mount Table stand

RELEASERELEASERELEASE

HOW TO RESET THE UNIT

The RESET slot allows you to return all settings to factory values.
Accessing the slot is required only when the unit is not operating
in a favorable way such as in the rare case of a malfunction.

The RESET slot is located inside the battery compartment door. To
use the button,

1. Lift open the battery compartment door.

2. Place a blunt stylus into the slot and press.

3. Replace the battery compartment door.

MAINTENANCE

When handled properly, this unit is engineered to give you years
of satisfactory service. Here are a few product care instructions:

1. Do not immerse the unit in water. If the unit comes in contact
with water, dry it immediately with a soft lint-free cloth.

2. Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive materials.
Abrasive cleaning agents may scratch the plastic parts and
corrode the electronic circuit.

3. Do not subject the unit to excessive: force, shock, dust,
temperature, or humidity. Such treatment may result in
malfunction, a shorter electronic life span, damaged batteries, or
distorted parts.

4. Do not tamper with the unit’s internal components. Doing so
will terminate the unit’s warranty and may cause damage. The
unit contains no user-serviceable parts.

5. Only use new batteries as specified in this instruction manual.
Do not mix new and old batteries as the old batteries may leak.

6. Read this instruction manual thoroughly before operating the unit.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Temperature Measurement
Main unit

Indoor Temperature measurement

Proposed operating range : -5.0°C to +50.0°C

(23.0°F to 122.0°F)

Temperature resolution : 0.1°C (0.2°F)

Relative Humidity measurement

Measuring Range : 25 to 95%RH

at 25°C (77°F)

Resolution of Humidity : 1% RH

Barometric Pressure measurement

Pressure measuring range : 795 to 1050mb / hPa

(23.48 to 31.01 inHg)

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Relative Humidity measurement

Measuring Range : 25% RH to 95% RH

at 25°C (77°F)

Resolution : 1% R H

Remote unit

Temperature measurement

Proposed operating range : -20.0°C to +60.0°C

(-4.0°F to 140.0°F)
Temperature resolution : 0.1°C (0.2°F)
RF Transmission Frequency : 433 MHz
No. of Remote unit : Up to 3 units
RF Transmission Range : 100 feet (30 meters)
Temperature sensing cycle : around 40 seconds

- Power

Main unit : use four (4) UM-3 or “AA”

1.5V batteries

Remote sensing unit : use two (2) UM-3 or “AA”

1.5V batteries

- Weight

Main unit : 6.6 ounces (without battery)
Remote sensing unit : 2.6 ounces (without battery)

- Dimension

Main unit : 6.44" x 3.48" x 1.12" (LxWxD)
Remote sensing unit : 4.2" x 2.8" x 0.84" (L x Wx D)

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NOTE ON COMPLIANCE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operations.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC :
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with

the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer of an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Company Name: Oregon Scientific, Inc.
Address: 19861 SW 95th Place, Tualatin, Oregon 97062, USA
Name and model number of the product: DIGITAL WEATHER

FORECASTER WITH IN-OUT THERMO-HYGROMETER AND RF
CLOCK BAR913HGA

CAUTION

— The content of this manual is subject to change without

further notice.

— Due to printing limitation, the displays shown in this

manual may differ from the actual display.

— The contents of this manual may not be reproduced

without the permission of the manufacturer.

CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE

Should you require assistance regarding this product and its
operation, please contact our customer care department at
800-853-8883 or via email at [e-mail].

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WARRANTY

This product is warranted to be free of manufacturing defects for a
period of 3 months from date of retail purchase. Defective product
should be directed to the place of retail purchase for exchange.
Should this not be possible, contact our customer care department
for assistance and a return material authorization. No returns may
be made without a return authorization. Please retain your retail
receipt as you may be asked to provide a copy of it for proof of date
purchased.

This warranty does not cover product subjected to abuse, misuse,
accidental damage or tampering.

Upon return of the defective product, Oregon Scientific will at its
discretion, replace the product with either a new or a tested
reconditioned product. Should the product be out of warranty, the
consumer may purchase directly from Oregon Scientific a
replacement at reasonable cost plus shipping and handling.

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MODEL: BAR913HGA

DIGITAL WEATHER FORECASTER

WITH IN-OUT THERMO-HYGROMETER AND RF CLOCK

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