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Using the Radio Controlled Clock
The NIST signal is very weak, so might not from all parts of your house or
at all times of day. Typically, reception is best at night and near a window.
The time reception antenna is integrated into your scanner, and is not
part of the AM or scanner antenna.
Notes:
• The antenna receives most strongly when the scanner keeps its left
side facing to the source of waves, Fort Collins in Colorado.
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Computers and some light dimmers can generate signals that can
interfere with the NIST signal. If this occurs, reposition the scanner away
from these devices, or turn them off to remove the interfering signal.
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If the scanner is inside of a building that has a lot of metal, the time-
setting signal will be blocked. Try positioning the scanner near a window.
There are four atomic clock settings:
• Time Zone
• Daylight Savings Time
• RCC (Radio Controlled Clock) On or Off
• Signal RX
Setting Your Time Zone
1. Slide the TIME switch to Clock Set. The hours setting starts to flash,
and the soft-key display changes to show the time-set functions.
2. Press the TZ soft key. The first set of time zone selections appears.
3. Press the soft key that corresponds to the time zone you are in. To see
more options, press the NEXT or PREV soft key. Or, to set your time
zone’s offset from UTC, use ▲ or ▼.
4. Once you have selected the correct setting, press E, then slide the
TIME switch back to Clock.
Setting the Daylight Savings Time Option
If your area pays attention to Daylight Savings Time, turn on the DST
option by:
1. Slide the TIME switch to Clock Set. The hours setting starts to flash,
and the soft-key display changes to show the time-set functions.
2. Press the DST soft key. The scanner shows the current DST setting
(ON or OFF).
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