La Crosse Technology WS-8117U-IT-AL Atomic Clock with Remote Temperature | 
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| Brand: La Crosse Technology
Category: Lawn & Patio
List Price: $49.95
Buy New: $28.88
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Rating:  66 reviews
Sales Rank: 6
Color: Black/aluminum
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 1.2 x 12.2 x 8
MPN: WS-8117U-IT-AL
Model: WS-8117U-IT-AL
UPC: 757456995366
EAN: 0757456995366
ASIN: B0000VYDKM
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| Features:
| | Brushed-aluminum wall clock with time, date, and temperature functions | | | Radio-calibrated readings for accuracy within 1 second per day | | | Indoor and remote temperatures; moon phase readings and dual alarms | | | 12- or 24-hour time modes; time zones from the United Kingdom to Fiji | | | 12-1/4 by 8 by 1-1/4 inches; 1-year warranty |
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Product Description
Features: Wireless outdoor temperature ( F or C). Monitors indoor temperature ( F or C). 12 Moon phases. Atomic time and date with manual setting. Automatically updates for Daylight Saving Time (on/off option). 12/24 hour time display. Perpetual calendar. Time zone setting. Time alarm with snooze. 4 languages to choose from: English, French, German, Spanish. Wall hanging or free standing. Specifications: Wireless outdoor temperature range: -39.8 F to 139.8 F (-39.8 C to 59.8 C). Indoor temperature range: 14.1 F to 103.8 F (-9.8 C to 39.8 C). Moon phase: 12 phases. Transmission range: Up to 330 Feet. Transmission frequency: 915 MHz. * Power Requirements: Clock: 2 "AA" Alkaline batteries. Wireless sensor: 2 "AA" Alkaline batteries.
Amazon.com Review
When is a clock not just a clock? When it provides so much more than just the time: temperature, phase of the moon, and accuracy within one second per year, for example. This handsome wall clock, with its dual LCD screens and black-accented brushed aluminum finish, is an example of household life being enhanced by science. The WS-8117U-AL can hang on the wall or stand freely, with a built-in, fold-out stand. Radio-controlled time (to the hour, minute, and second) and date are prominently displayed, along with indoor and outdoor temperatures measured in either Fahrenheit or Celsius. The day of the week can be displayed in English, French, Spanish or German. Time can be displayed in 12- or 24-hour modes, and time zones from Greenwich Mean Time to -12 GMT can be selected, with three-letter identifications for US time zones. An alarm feature is useful as a timer, and, if the clock happens to hang or stand near a bed (or a couch that's used for napping), a snooze feature allows for gradual wake-up. Moon phase shows in twelve increments, from new moon, through gibbous and crescent phases (waxing and waning), to quarter and finally full moon. The clock comes with La Crosse wireless transmitter TX37U-IT. Clock and transmitter each operate on two AA batteries. For options in wall mounting, three screws and screw anchors and a strong adhesive tape are included. The WS-8117U-AL measures 12-1/4 by 8 by 1-1/4 inches. La Crosse provides a one-year limited warranty on its clocks. Each clock comes with a thoroughly detailed instruction booklet. --Garland Withers
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| Customer Reviews: Read 61 more reviews...
 A Well-Made, Easy to Use Invention March 21, 2005
Eric Shuman (Boulder, CO)
59 out of 61 found this review helpful
I checked very carefully, and this *is* the model I have. This is a GREAT, easy to set up, easy to use product that I wouldn't trade for anything. It has been prominent in my kitchen for over a year now, and I love it!
There is a slight catch: you do have to read the directions. Apparently, this a far more daunting challenge for most people than I would have guessed, as they only took me about five minutes to read.
Yes, the moon phases can appear backwards, but the illuminated portion of the clock matches the illuminated portion of the moon. This is a very minor complaint and after I got used to it (again, about five minutes), it hasn't thrown me off since.
Again, yes, you have to put a thermometer outside to have the outside temperature. I'm not sure what the other reviewer was expecting. On the plus side, I've always found it extremely accurate, and what's more, the signal appears to be able to pass through an entire house with no problem.
But, no, this clock adjusts itself and I haven't had to worry about resetting it for a long time.
I love this thing and never plan on replacing it with anything else. After reading these other reviews, I guess my only complaint is that it doesn't have a drink ready for me when I get home.
BTW, I find myself using the moon phases a lot more than I would've guessed.
This thing is GREAT! November 27, 2005
Gabe Logan (Northeast Indiana)
24 out of 26 found this review helpful
I've noticed a couple of people have had issues with the moon phases display,and I had the same confusion myself when I first got it, but it DOES correctly display the phases correctly! When the display is fully black, it's a new moon.When there is nothing in the phase display, it's a full moon. It makes sense once you get used to reading it.
The only "problem" I have had with this is having to replace the batteries in the clock and transmitter every 6 to 8 months. For that reason, I highly reccomend a quality battery. (I'm partial to Duracell myself). And I have no beef with having to place the OUTDOOR tempature sensor OUTDOORS to get an OUTDOOR tempature reading. I would think the phrase "outdoor sendor" might be a clue! Anyway the outdoor sesnor works fine, and is always within 1 or 2 degrees of the local news or online reports.
As far as the clock itself, it's great having the correct time (almost) all the time. I say "almost" because every once in a while it will lose the radio signal, and it will display the wrong time and year. Leave it alone and it will usually correct itself within a couple of hours.
If it's not against amazon policy, you'll now see a link to the official U.S. time http://www.time.gov/timezone.cgi?Eastern/s/-5/java The link will show you Indiana time, but you can change your time zone once you get there.Indiana will begin to illegally observe DST next spring. (illegal because we, the citizens, did not get to vote on it)Anyway, about that link, once you get the clock set up, it's almost always perfectly synced with the time displayed on the link. Tres cool!!:D
I am happy with it March 23, 2006
Pat Plaza (northern Illinois)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I have had this unit for about a month and so far, am completely satisfied with it. I just ordered a smaller model for the bedroom, (with projection on it). I am delighted to be able to look up at the kitchen wall and see both the inside and outside temps, it sure beats peering out the window at the thermometer hanging on the tree.
You do have to read and follow the directions for setting it up though. This unit is really too big to sit on a table or nightstand and use as an alarm, it is a wall clock, so the alarm is really useless.
I just put the outdoor temperature sensor in a freezer weight zip top bag and stuck it out in the bird feeder until I get around to mounting it on the underside of the deck rail.
As a Clock should be August 22, 2006
William Smith (Georgia)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I remember reading somewhere in 1996 that it is absurd that we should have to tell a clock what time it is. They're supposed to tell us what time it is.
Now, in 2006 I can finally get a clock that does just that.
Be forewarned, in some locations the Atomic Clock radio signal won't come in strong enough during the day to set the clock. Just manually set it and overnight it should pick up the correction. Neat.
2 months and working great November 1, 2006
hondast1100 (Wichita Falls, TX USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Needed an accurate clock for our master bathroom and ordered this one because of its additional indoor/outdoor temperature feature. Nice looking, easy to read large numbers and no issues in regards to atomic clock signals or temperature signals. I placed the temperature reader on the other side of our house at the front door and the clock has had no problems reading outside temperature. Clock is working great, no problems or issues, I'd highly recommend it.
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