Within 6 feet of televisions, computers, microwave ovens, or router equipment. Near heavy power lines.
If you intend to store the clock or leave it unused for several months, always remove the batteries to prevent catastrophic chemical leakage and corrosion inside the battery terminal housing.
The clock is actively searching for the WWVB signal but has not locked onto it yet.
The clock is stuck in signal search mode or the battery is too weak to spin the gears. kincaid radio controlled clock instruction manual
| | Solution | |---|---| | Dead battery | Replace with new alkaline battery (1.5V) | | Battery polarity reversed | Reinstall battery correctly (+ and -) | | Mechanical jam | Remove battery for 10 minutes, then retry. If hands still stuck, contact Kincaid support. |
Before diving into the setup, it helps to understand how your clock operates.
You can manually remove the lens, pull the hands off, and re-set them precisely at the 12:00 position, then re-insert the battery. Summary Table: Kincaid Clock Behaviors Action/Observation Second hand jumps 2 seconds Clock is searching for signal or low battery. Hands spinning fast Clock is resetting, searching, or low battery. Hands stopped at 12:00 Clock is searching for signal (normal). Clock resets to Pacific Time Default state; needs time zone button press. Within 6 feet of televisions, computers, microwave ovens,
Once batteries are installed, the clock will automatically start scanning for the time signal and set itself accordingly.
Use the or DOWN (-) buttons to select your desired configuration.
Forces the clock to immediately stop tracking regular time and begin searching for the atomic radio signal. The clock is actively searching for the WWVB
Owning a Kincaid radio-controlled clock means having an instrument that blends traditional analog aesthetics with extreme accuracy. These timepieces, often referred to as atomic clocks, receive a low-frequency radio signal (WWVB) broadcast by the (NIST) in Fort Collins, Colorado.
. It was printed on yellowing paper that felt like dried skin.
The clock requires a clear path to the Colorado radio tower.
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Always orient the front or back of the clock facing toward Fort Collins, Colorado, as the internal antenna is directional. Section 6: Maintenance and Care