Equity SkyScan 86709
Digital Wall Atomic Clock

The Equity SkyScan 86709 is a medium-size digital clock that displays hours and minutes in bold numbers that are 2-1/8 inches tall.  Seconds are indicated by digits almost 1-1/4 inch tall. Calendar information and indoor temperature are displayed below the time in characters and digits that are about 1 inch tall except for month (3/4 inch), tenths of a degree (5/8 inch), and °F or °C (almost 3/8 inch). This digital atomic clock will work well in locations where the functionally similar SkyScan Jumbo Atomic Clock would look overly large and out of place. This clock's package states "Ideal for home, offices, banks, and hotels." We couldn't agree more.

You'll appreciate the both the absolute accuracy and the convenient features of the 86709 digital atomic clock. The time can be displayed in 12-hour or 24-hour mode. Calendar information is pre-programmed for year 1998 through 2097. The year is displayed only during manual setup, which is optional. Month and date are displayed digitally, and the weekday is displayed as a 3-letter abbreviation in English. If you do set the clock manually, you'll need to set the time, year, month, and date. The weekday abbreviation updates automatically as the date is set.

Successful reception of the time-synchronization radio signal is indicated by a radio tower and waves icon above seconds in the upper section of the display. After synchronization occurs, you can select your continental U.S. time zone (EST, CST, MST, or PST) by means of a switch on the back of the clock.

The indoor temperature can be displayed in either °F or °C, and both the temperature unit and the 12-/24-hour time mode can be changed at any time during normal operation simply by pressing buttons on the back of the clock. You don't have to reinitiate clock setup to do this. Also, if you live in an area that does not observe Daylight Saving Time (Arizona and parts of Indiana), you can simply set a switch on the back of the clock to disable automatic DST changes in the spring and fall.

With a single keyhole slot on its back panel and no stand, the 86709 clock is designed for wall mounting only.

The 86709 clock has a silver-colored plastic case with a semi-metallic finish and a textured area around the LCD panel. Because this clock is cleanly and simply styled and neutral in color, it will fit in nicely with a variety of interior decors. The clock is powered by two AA (1.5V) alkaline batteries. Expected battery life is about 1 year.

Because virtually anyone can appreciate and use the SkyScan 86709, this inexpensive digital atomic clock will make an especially thoughtful and practical gift for family members and friends alike.

Note: As is typical of many digital LCD wall clocks, this one does not have a backlight for its displays. It also does not have an alarm.

Features:

• Receives 60kHz WWVB time-synchronization radio signal from U.S. atomic clock.
• Automatic time and date adjustment after signal reception.
• Radio tower and waves icon indicates successful signal reception.
• Calendar with day-of-week display from 1 January 1990 to 31 December 2097.
• Hour, minutes, and seconds display.
• User-selectable 12-hour or 24-hour time format, with AM or PM displayed in 12-hour format.
• Time accuracy when synchronized to U.S. atomic clock is better than 1 second in 3000 years.
• Time accuracy when free-running (not synchronized) is +/-30 seconds per month.
• User-selectable Fahrenheit or Celsius degrees for indoor temperature display.

Specifications:

• Indoor temperature measuring range:
  32°F to 122°F with 0.1°F resolution
  0°C to +50°C with 0.1°C resolution
• Temperature checking interval: every 16 seconds
• Clock operating temperature range:
  32°F to +122°F (0°C to +50°C)
• Power source: two AA (1.5V) alkaline batteries
• Expected battery life: approximately 12 months
• Dimensions:
  8-3/4 inches (222 mm) wide
  9-1/4 inches (235 mm) high
  13/16 inch (21 mm) deep