FAQ

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Mounting/Positioning Outdoor Transmitter
 Mount outdoor temperature transmitters vertically and under a bit of an
overhang.
 Protect the outdoor transmitter from standing rain or snow, and from the
overhead sun, which can cause it to read incorrectly. Generally, mounting under
an eave or deck rail works well.
 Construct a small roof or box for the transmitter if you do not have an overhang.
Please be sure the box is vented.
 Mount the transmitter on the North side to prevent sun from causing incorrect
readings.
 Mount at least 6 feet in the air for a strong signal.
 Outdoor transmitters are water resistant but not water proof.
 Avoid more than one wall between the transmitter and the Weather station.
 Do not mount near electrical wires, transmitting antennas or other items that
will interfere
with the signal.
 RF (radio frequency) signals do not travel well through moisture or dirt.
 Place the outdoor transmitter and the Weather station in the desired shaded
locations, and wait approximately 1-hour before permanently mounting the
transmitter to ensure that there is proper reception.
 Do not mount the transmitter on a metal fence. This significantly reduces the
effective range.
MOUNT
 Choose a location for the transmitter that is within range
of the weather station
and under an overhang for accuracy.
 Install one mounting screw into a wall leaving approximately ½ inch (12.7mm)
extended.
 Place the transmitter onto the screw, using the hanging hole on the backside.
 Gently pull the transmitter down to lock the screw into place.
Note: Always ensure that the transmitter locks onto the screw before releasing.
Distance/Resistance/Interference
Distance:
 The maximum transmitting range in open air is over 330-feet (100 meters)
between the outdoor transmitter and the weather station.
 Consider what is in the signal path between the weather station and the
transmitter.
 Consider the distance the weather station is located away from other electronic
in the home.
Resistance:
 Obstacles such as walls, windows, stucco, concrete, and large metal objects can
reduce the range.
 When considering the distance between the transmitter 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.