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You'll appreciate
both the absolute accuracy and the convenient features of
the 87310B digital atomic clock. The time can be displayed in 12-hour or 24-hour
mode. Calendar information is
pre-programmed for year 2000 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
and outdoor temperatures 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.
The 87310B has a keyhole slot on its
back panel for wall
mounting, and it also has a folding (or "flip-over")
table stand. When the stand is folded flush with the back of
case, it covers the battery compartment. To insert batteries,
you first have to flip the stand downward from the top until the
stand is horizontal. Then, if you want to actually use the
stand, you need to push it toward the front of the clock a short
distance until
it locks. Instructions and a graphic that shows you how to do
this are molded into the stand.
The outdoor (remote) temperature
sensor/transmitter included with the 87310B has a maximum
transmission range of 100 feet (30 meters) in open space with no
interference. The remote comes with a bracket for wall mounting
and has an integral folding table stand for placement on a
horizontal surface.
The 87310B clock has a
silver-colored plastic case with a semi-metallic finish and
vertical textured areas at the left and right edges. A raised
accent panel in a contrasting darker titanium color surrounds
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 and the remote are each powered by two AA (1.5V) alkaline batteries.
Expected battery life is about 1 year. If the remote will be
used in temperatures below
32°F or above 122°F, lithium batteries are recommended
instead of alkaline.
Because virtually anyone can
appreciate and use the SkyScan 87310B , this inexpensive digital atomic clock
with indoor and wireless outdoor temperature 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.
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