La Crosse 308-146 User Manual

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CONTENTS
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

La Crosse 308-146 Specifications

General

Display Type	LCD
Indoor Temperature Range	32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Outdoor Temperature Range	-40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
Wireless Transmission Range	330 feet (100 meters)
Power Requirements (Display)	2 x AA batteries (not included)
Power Requirements (Sensor)	2 x AA batteries (not included)
Temperature Resolution	0.1°F/°C
Humidity Resolution	1%
Indoor Humidity Range	10% to 99% RH

Summary

AC Power

Batteries

Forecast Station Factory Restart

Outdoor Temperature Sensor

Sensor Setup and Compatibility

Details sensor compatibility, quick connect, and power needs.

Sensor Signal and Reading Accuracy

Covers signal strength, connection errors (dashes), and reading accuracy.

Outdoor Sensor Troubleshooting

Intermittent Temperature/Humidity

Addresses intermittent communication issues with outdoor sensors.

Error Readings (Stuck/HH.H/LL.L)

Explains error messages for outdoor sensor out of range.

Sensor Drains Batteries Quickly

Troubleshooting steps for rapid battery depletion in the outdoor sensor.

Outdoor Sensor Fall and Features

Sensor Fell - No Longer Works

Addresses issues when the outdoor sensor falls and stops functioning.

Replacement Outdoor Sensors

Information on where and how to purchase replacement sensors.

MIN/MAX Temperature Readings

How to view and reset daily minimum/maximum temperatures.

Heat Index/Dew Point Temperature

Explains and how to view Heat Index and Dew Point.

Placement and Signal Integrity

Sensor and Station Placement

Guidelines for optimal placement of the outdoor temperature sensor.

Signal Transmission and Interference

Factors affecting RF signal transmission and reception.

Channels and Transmitter Management

Channels Overview

How to select different outdoor sensor channels.

Connecting Multiple Transmitters

Steps to connect multiple remote transmitters to the station.

Forecast Station Operation and Features

Time Number Height

Specifies the physical size of the time digits on the display.

Power Requirements

Details AC adapter and optional battery power sources.

Time Format Settings

How to switch between 12-hour and 24-hour time displays.

Temperature Units

Instructions for switching between Fahrenheit and Celsius.

Backlight Operation

Information on backlight control and behavior in different power modes.

Indoor Temperature/Humidity Errors

Troubleshooting for indoor sensor readings like dashes or stuck values.

Inaccurate Indoor Temperature Reading

Diagnosing and correcting inaccurate indoor temperature readings.

Set Time Alarm

Step-by-step guide to setting the alarm time.

Activate/Deactivate Time Alarm

How to turn the alarm function on and off.

Snooze Alarm Function

How to use the snooze feature when the alarm sounds.

Time Deviation Issues

Troubleshooting steps when the time is inaccurate by hours.

WWVB Time Signal Issues

Resolving problems with receiving the WWVB time signal.

Manual Time/Date Programming

Guide to manually setting time, date, and other program settings.

USB Charge Port

Information about the integrated USB charging port.

Forecast Icons Inaccurate

Explains why forecast icons might be inaccurate and how they learn.

Forecast Station Display Issues

Forecast Station is Dim

Tips to improve display brightness or diagnose dimness.

Distorted or Frozen Display

Troubleshooting steps for a frozen or distorted screen.

Blank Display

Solutions for when the forecast station screen shows no information.

Battery Drain / Missing Segments

Addresses rapid battery depletion and missing display segments.