Atomix 00562 Tech Atomic Digital Wall/Table Clock

Atomix Tech Atomic Digital Wall/Table Clock

If you're looking for a digital atomic clock with a really big LCD display, the Atomix 00562 Tech surely merits your consideration. The sharp, modern looking Atomix^TM Tech can be hung on a wall, or placed on a table or bookshelf. The Tech has alarm, date, day and indoor temperature displays. The hour and minute digits are almost 2 inches tall and very bold, and seconds are 3/4 inch. The month abbreviation is also 3/4 inch tall, and date, weekday and temperature are nearly 1 inch (except for tenths of a degree and the "F" for Fahrenheit).

Atomix "Tech" Radio Controlled Digital Wall/Table Clock

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The Tech wall/table clock is titanium in color with darker gray vertical accent bars on each side. It features a big LCD display for exceptionally easy reading, even from a distance. Overall size is 10-1/4 inches wide by 7-1/2 inches high. The clock is 1-5/8 inches deep unless you extend the folding easel stands that allow for placement on a table or shelf.

Features:

Totally accurate--sets automatically to WWVB radio signal.
Selectable for four U.S. time zones: Pacific, Mountain, Central, or Pacific.
Automatically adjusts for Daylight Saving Time unless DST is turned off via pushbutton.
Manual time-set capability for use anywhere outside the WWVB signal range.
Daily alarm with 8-minute repetitive snooze alarm feature.
Digital indoor thermometer with a range of 32°F to 158°F and resolution of 0.1°F.
Powered by two AA (1.5V) alkaline batteries (not included), with expected battery life of up to 2 years.

Dimensions:

Height:
7.25 inches (184.2 mm)
Width:
10.25 inches (260.4 mm)
Thickness:
1.375 inches (34.9 mm)

Atomix™ radio controlled clocks keep perfect time by calibrating themselves to 60kHz low-frequency AM radio signals containing time information supplied by the official U.S. atomic clock source in Boulder, Colorado*. The radio signals are transmitted from radio station WWVB, which is located in nearby Fort Collins. Both the atomic clock source and WWVB are operated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, or NIST (a part of the U.S. Commerce Department).

The clock's integral radio receiver detects the WWVB signal, and a microchip adjusts the LCD display to display the exact time, plus the month, date, and weekday. The clock also displays the current indoor temperature in °F, the strength of the WWVB radio signal, and an alarm icon if the alarm is set.

This clock will indicate the precise time in any location where the WWVB radio signal can be received. This includes the continental U.S. (the "lower 48") plus parts of Canada and Mexico. The clock begins searching for the WWVB signal as soon as batteries are inserted and one of the four time zones (Pacific, Mountain, Central, or Eastern) is selected. After initially synchronizing to the radio signal, the clock attempts to resynchronize every night at midnight. If an attempt is unsuccessful, the clock will make an additional attempt one hour later. A large radio-reception icon indicates the seek and receive conditions.

Daylight Saving Time adjustment takes place automatically in the spring and fall, but if you live in Indiana or Arizona, you can disable DST via pushbutton. If DST is enabled, "DST" appears above the radio-reception icon.

All setup functions, including setting the alarm, are easily performed via five pushbuttons on the back of the clock. A Snooze button on top of the clock provides a repetitive 8-minute snooze alarm after the alarm goes off initially.

The Atomix Tech digital clock is powered by two AA (1.5 volt) alkaline batteries (not included). Expected battery life is up to 2 years.

Note: The 60kHz AM radio signal used by NIST to deliver the time information carries best at night. The signal may be interfered with by weather conditions and local interference. Building construction and location within the building can also effect reception. This clock is quartz controlled, and will keep very good time for days when reception is poor, so this isn't normally a problem. You may find, however, that when you first insert the batteries, or during a daylight savings time change, the clock will not be able to set itself immediately if reception is poor. Signal strength is indicated by the icon to the right of the time display. You may wish to refer to the icon when selecting a location for your clock. As wiring and plumbing in your walls can effect reception, moving the clock as little as a couple inches can make a difference in the strength of the signal reaching the clock. For additional information, please see the Chaney Instrument Clock FAQ.