FAQ

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Distance:
 The maximum transmitting range in open air is over 330 feet (60 meters) between the remote sensor
and the weather station. This range is in open air with ideal conditions.
 Consider what is in the signal path between the weather station and the remote sensor.
 Avoid placing electronics in the signal path between the weather station and the remote sensor.
Resistance:
 Obstacles such as walls, floors, windows, stucco, concrete and large metal objects can reduce the
range.
 When considering the distance between the remote sensor and the weather station (330 feet open air),
cut that distance in half for each wall, window, tree, bush or other obstruction in the signal path.
 Closer is better.
 Windows reflect the RF (radio frequency) signal.
 Metal absorbs the signal and reduces the range.
 Stucco has a metal mesh that absorbs the signal.
 Do not mount the remote sensor on a metal fence. This significantly reduces the effective range.
Interference:
 Consider items in the signal path between the remote sensor and the weather station.
 Sometimes a simple relocation of the remote sensor or the weather station will correct the interference.
 Windows can reflect the radio signal.
 Metal will absorb the RF (radio frequency) signal.
 Stucco has a metal mesh that absorbs signal.
 Avoid transmitting antennas: (ham radios, emergency dispatch centers, airports, military bases, etc.)
 Electrical wires (utilities, cable, etc.)
 Vegetation is full of moisture and reduces signal.
 It is difficult for RF (radio frequency) signal to travel through a hill.
Temperature Alerts
Explanation:
The remote and indoor temperature alerts are set in two separate steps.
 Set the alert value.
 Arm/Disarm the alert.
Select Temperature Alert Values:
Hold the ALERT button for five seconds to select and set temperature alert values.
1.
REMOTE HI
alert will flash. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to set the alert value, and press the ALERT button
to confirm. Then press the ALERT button again switch to REMOTE LO setting.
2.
REMOTE LO
alert will flash. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to set the alert value, and press the ALERT button
to confirm. Then press the ALERT button again switch to INDOOR HI setting.
3.
INDOOR HI
alert will flash. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to set the value, and press the ALERT button to
confirm and switch to INDOOR LO.
4.
INDOOR LO
alert will flash. Press the ▲ or ▼ buttons to set the alert value, and press the ALERT button
to confirm. Then press the ALERT button again confirm and exit.
Note:
After selecting temperature alert values, use the next step to arm or disarm individual alerts.
Temperature Alerts ON/OFF