La Crosse Technology 308-146W Quick Setup Manual

Brand: La Crosse Technology

Model: 308-146W

Category: Weather stations

Type: Quick Setup Manual

La Crosse Technology 308-146W is a wireless color weather station that provides accurate weather forecasts for the next 12-24 hours with 70-75% accuracy. It features an atomic clock that automatically sets the time and date, eliminating the need for manual adjustments. The station also includes an alarm with a snooze function, allowing you to wake up to the sound of your favorite weather forecast.

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Model: 308-146/308-146W

Quick Setup Guide

WIRELESS COLOR FORECAST STATION

Sensor

Battery Cover

Sensor Battery

Compartment

2 “AA”

SENSOR

TX-142TH

LED

Battery

Compartment

3 “AA”

AC Power Jack

USB

PORT

FRONT

VIEW

Buttons

BACK

VIEW

SNOOZE/LIGHT

Note: The forecast station is

sold with one TX142TH

transmitter or one TX14TH

transmitter. These sensors

are interchangeable.

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GET STARTED

Step 1: Insert the included 5-volt AC power adapter into forecast station

and then into wall outlet.

Step 2: Insert 3 new AA batteries (not included) into the forecast station.

Observe the correct polarity.

Step 3: Insert 2 new AA batteries (not included) into the outdoor

transmitter. Observe the correct polarity. The red LED will flash when

transmitting.

Restart: If the outdoor temperature is not displayed after 3 minutes,

remove batteries from the station & transmitter for 15 minutes. Return to

Step 1 above.

ATOMIC SIGNAL SEARCH:

The LCD backlight and USB charging port will momentarily turn off while

the station searches for the atomic signal. After the initial search, this

station will only search for the atomic signal after midnight.

SET TIME, DATE AND TEMPERATURE UNITS

1. Hold button 1 (SET) to enter time set mode.

2. To adjust values press buttons 3 or 4 (+/RCC or -/ºC/ºF).

3. Press button 1 (SET) to confirm and move to the next item.

Settings order: 1. WWVB Reception, 2. Time Zone, 3. DST Indicator, 4.

12/24 Hour Time Format, 5. Hour, 6. Minutes, 7. Year, 8. Month, 9. Date

Press button 1 (SET) to exit, or wait 20 seconds without pressing buttons

to return to the normal time display.

FAHRENHEIT/CELSIUS

Press button 4 (-/ºC/ºF) to select Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature

display.

SET TIME ALARM

1. Hold button 2 (ALARM) to enter alarm time set mode.

2. To adjust ALARM TIME press buttons 3 or 4 (+/RCC or -/ºC/ºF).

3. Press button 2 (ALARM) to confirm adjustments and move to the

next item.

Alarm Time setting order: 1. Hours, 2. Minutes

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Alarm

Bell Icon

ACTIVATE/DEACTIVATE TIME ALARM

Press button 2 (ALARM) once to view alarm time.

Press button 2 (ALARM) again to activate the alarm.

Once activated the bell icon appears.

Press button 2 (ALARM) again to deactivate the alarm.

The bell icon will disappear.

SNOOZE (SILENCES ALARM TEMPORARILY)

When alarm sounds, press button 9 (LIGHT/SNOOZE) to silence the

alarm for 10 minutes.

The alarm icon will flash.

In snooze mode, press any button to stop alarm for one day.

Note: The alarm is crescendo sound. The alarm will sound for 2 minutes

and then shut off completely.

FORECAST ICONS

The forecast station uses changing atmospheric pressure to predict

weather conditions for the next 12-hours with 70-75% accuracy.

INTELLIGENT WEATHER FORECAST

This station learns. Please allow 3 to 4 weeks for barometric calibration.

This will ensure an accurate personal forecast for your location.

ADJUST BACKLIGHT

When using A/C power:

Press button 8 (LIGHT HI/LO) to adjust the backlight HI or LO.

Hold button 8 (HOLD ON/OFF) and the backlight will turn off

completely. Hold again to turn on the backlight.

When using Battery power only:

Press button 8 (LIGHT HI/LO) for 8 second backlight.

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ATOMIC SIGNAL SEARCH:

The LCD backlight and USB charging port will momentarily turn off while

the station searches for the atomic signal. After the initial search, this

station will only search for the atomic signal after midnight.

HEAT INDEX/DEW POINT

Press button 6 (HEAT/DEW) once to view Heat Index.

Press button 6 (HEAT/DEW) twice to view Dew Point.

VIEW/RESET MIN/MAX VALUES

The station automatically resets minimum and maximum values daily at

midnight (12:00 AM).

Press button 5 (MIN/MAX) to view maximum values.

Hold button 5 (MIN/MAX) to reset maximum values.

Press button 5 (MIN/MAX) to view minimum values.

Hold button 5 (MIN/MAX) to reset minimum values.

CHANNEL SCROLL-AUTO

The word AUTO will appear in the outdoor temperature/humidity area

when multiple transmitters are received and the forecast station is set to

scroll through the channels automatically.

Press and release button 7 (CH) repeatedly until AUTO is displayed.

The forecast station will rotate through all available channels.

Press and release button 7 (CH) once to display only one channel

continually.

Note: When only one transmitter is connected, you may not see other

channels.

The forecast station can receive up to 3, TX142TH or TX14TH outdoor

transmitters.

Select a separate channel on each outdoor transmitter.

Install batteries in all the transmitters.

Hold button 7 (CH) for 5 seconds and the forecast station will search

for all outdoor transmitters.

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USB CHARGE PORT

Charge a smart phone, camera or other devices when the forecast

station is plugged into a power outlet with the included 5V AC adapter.

NOTE: This is a power-output charging port. It does not supply power to

the forecast station.

Connect your external device’s USB charging cable (not included) to

the USB charging port.

Charging times will vary.

USB Power Output: 1A maximum current. Charge 1A devices or

devices that are self-regulating.

NOTE: Some USB cables are for data transfer only and cannot be used

for charging. Make sure that the USB cable you use will charge your

device. Most USB cables included with mobile devices will work for

charging.

MANUAL WWVB RADIO-CONTROLLED TIME SEARCH

Press button 3 (+/RCC) to start or stop a manual signal search.

WWVB Icon will flash

For information about WWVB visit:

www.nist.gov/pml/div688/grp40/wwvb.cfm

ATOMIC SIGNAL SEARCH:

The LCD backlight and USB charging port will momentarily turn off while

the station searches for the atomic signal. After the initial search, this

station will only search for the atomic signal after midnight.

POSITION OUTDOOR TRANSMITTER

Mount the outdoor transmitter on a north-facing wall or in any well

shaded area. Under an eave or deck rail is preferred.

The maximum transmitting range to the forecast station is over 200

feet (60 meters) in open air, not including walls.

POSITION THE FORECAST STATION

The forecast station has a wide base to sit on a desk or table.

For best WWVB reception orientate the forecast station with the

front of the back facing Ft. Collins, Colorado.

WWVB

Icon

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Choose a location 6 feet or more from electronics such as cordless

phones, gaming systems, televisions, microwaves, routers etc.

Place within range of the outdoor transmitter.

The maximum transmitting range in open air is 200 feet (60 meters).

Obstacles such as walls, windows, stucco, concrete and large metal

objects can reduce the range.

LOW BATTERY ICON

Low battery icon indicates low battery for station or sensor.

If the icon is displayed in Outdoor Temperature section,

replace batteries in the outdoor sensor.

If the icon is displayed in Indoor Temperature section,

replace batteries in the Forecast Station.

SPECIFICATIONS

Indoor:

Temperature Range:

+32°F to +122°F (0°C to 50°C)

Humidity Range:

19%-97% (RH)

Interval:

About every 30 seconds

Outdoor:

Temperature Range:

-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)

Alkaline Batteries:

-20°F to 140°F (-28.8°C to 60°C)

Lithium Batteries:

-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)

NOTE:

Temperatures below - 20°F (-

28.8°C) require Lithium batteries

in the outdoor sensor.

Humidity Range:

19%-97% (RH)

Distance:

Over 200 ft. (60 meters) RF

433MHz (open air)

Interval:

About every 50 seconds

Power:

Forecast Station

Primary Power:

5-volt AC power adapter

(included)

Optional/Battery Backup

Optional 3-AA, IEC, LR6

batteries (not included)

TX142TH/TX14TH Transmitter:

2-AA, IEC, LR6 batteries (not

included)

USB

USB Charge Port:

Output 1A

Low Battery

Icon

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Battery Life:

Forecast Station

Battery Backup:

Battery life is over 24 months

when using the AC adapter for

primary power

TX142TH/TX14TH Transmitter:

Battery life is over 12 months

when using reputable battery

brands for both Alkaline and

Lithium batteries

Dimensions:

Forecast Station:

5.9” L x 2.36” W x 5.9” H

(150 x 60 x 150mm)

TX142TH Transmitter:

1.57" x 0.79" x 5.12"

(40 x 20 x 130mm)

WARRANTY AND SUPPORT INFORMATION

La Crosse Technology, Ltd. provides a 1-year limited time warranty (from

date of purchase) on this product relating to manufacturing defects in

materials & workmanship.

View full warranty details online at:

www.lacrossetechnology.com/warranty_info.pdf

For warranty work, technical support or

other information contact:

La Crosse Technology, Ltd

2817 Losey Blvd. S.

La Crosse, WI 54601

Contact Support:

1-608-782-1610

Product Registration:

www.lacrossetechnology.com/support/register

Online Product Support:

www.lacrossetechnology.com/308-146

Protected under U.S. Patents:

5,978,738, 6,076,044, 6,597,990

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information

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FCC STATEMENT

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) the device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY

RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED

MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS

COULD VOID THE USER AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE

EQUIPMENT

even in excerpts, or duplicated or processed using electronic,

mechanical or chemical procedures without written permission of the

publisher.

This handbook may contain mistakes and printing errors. The

information in this handbook is regularly checked and corrections made

in the next issue. We accept no liability for technical mistakes or printing

errors, or their consequences.

All trademarks are acknowledged.

La Crosse Technology 308-146W Quick Setup Manual

Brand: La Crosse Technology

Model: 308-146W

Category: Weather stations

Type: Quick Setup Manual

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