Radio Shack Weather Radio - Manual (Page 27)

27 Special Features
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Special Features
Note: If the recorded conditions are out of
the operating range listed in the specifica-
tions,
+++ +++ +++ +++
or
/// /// /// ///
appears on the monitor.
DISCONNECTED SIGNALS
If the signal from a sensor was disconnected,
   
appears on the monitor. If this happens,
hold down CHANNEL . The weather station
searches for the most current signal. (You do
not need to reset the clock.)
If
   
appears on the monitor often, try the fol-
lowing methods to correct it:
• Move the monitor or transmitter if there
is an obstacle between them.
• Check the backup battery.
• Move the transmitter closer to the sen-
sor.
CONNECTING THE
MONITOR TO A PC
Using an optional serial cable (up to 10 feet
long) and the supplied software, you can
connect the monitor to a PC. You can view
any recorded data on the PC.
Note: Your local RadioShack store sells a
wide variety of cables.
To connect the monitor to a PC, plug one
end of a serial PC cable into the
RS-232 jack
on the back of the monitor, then plug the oth-
er end into the appropriate port on your PC.
Notes:
• The monitor sends data through its RS-
232 jack (once it receives the signal) at a
rate of 9600 bps.
• For instructions on using the supplied
software or viewing data sent from your
monitor, see the software’s separate
Owner’s Manual.
SCANNING THE MONITOR’S
CHANNELS
The monitor can scan the readings from the
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(outdoor) channel and channels 1, 2,
and 3 every 4 seconds. Press OUT , then
hold down . To stop scanning, press any
key.
WEATHER REFERENCES
Glossary of Weather Terms
air mass — a large body of air that has simi-
lar horizontal temperature and moisture
characteristics.
air (atmospheric) pressure — the pressure
exerted by the weight of air above a given
point. Usually expressed in millibars (mb) or
inches (in) of mercury (Hg).
altimeter — an instrument that indicates the
altitude of an object above a fixed level.
Pressure altimeters use an aneroid barome-
ter with a scale graduated in altitude instead
of pressure.
anemometer — an instrument that mea-
sures wind speed.
atmosphere — the envelope of gases that
surrounds a planet and are held to it by the
planet’s gravitational attraction.
autumnal equinox — the equinox at which
the sun approaches the Southern hemi-
sphere and passes directly over the equator.
Occurs around September 23.
backing wind — a wind that signifies cool-
ing and changes direction in a counterclock-