The Discovery Channel TX2000 Weathertech Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer

The Discovery Channel TX2000 Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Thermometer displays both the indoor temperature and, as received from the included remote sensor, the outdoor temperature. Maximum range of the remote sensor is 330 feet, and the main unit can accommodate up to 3 sensors. In addition, the TX2000 also includes an incredibly accurate radio-controlled ("atomic") clock with daily alarm, snooze function, and numeric calendar display. The main unit can be mounted on a wall or placed on a shelf, table, or desk.

The TX2000 Weathertech is dark blue in color. Its 4-line LCD display indicates the indoor temperature, outdoor temperature, current time plus the month, date, and weekday and a time-signal reception icon. Fairly compact in size, the main unit is 7-3/4 inches tall by 3 inches wide by 1 inch deep, not including the included detachable stand that allows for placement on a shelf, table, or desk.

The TX2000 weather station monitors and displays the temperature both indoors and in up to 3 remote/outdoor locations by means of the included remote sensor and 1 or 2 additional remote sensors, which are optional and sold separately. Temperatures can be displayed in either °F or °C (pushbutton-selectable during setup).

The weather station records minimum and maximum indoor and outdoor/remote temperatures as well as the time and date of their occurence, and these can be displayed at the push of a button. One remote temperature sensor is included with the TX2000, and the station accepts up to three. Additional sensors are sold separately as model number TX6U. The remote sensor included with the TX2000 can transmit up to 330 feet without outside interference, i.e., in an open area.

The TX2000 weather station features an incredibly accurate radio-controlled clock with month, date, and weekday numeric calendar display and a daily alarm with an available 10-minute snooze function. A SNOOZE/LIGHT button on the station's right side lights the display's backlight and, after the alarm has initially gone off, also provides the 5-minute snooze alarm.

Radio-controlled clocks such as that in the TX2000 keep perfect time by calibrating themselves to 60kHz low-frequency AM radio signals containing time information supplied by the official U.S. atomic clock source in Boulder, Colorado. The radio signals are transmitted from radio station WWVB, which is located in nearby Fort Collins. Both the atomic clock source and WWVB are operated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, or NIST (a part of the U.S. Commerce Department).

A search for the time signal begins automatically after you insert the batteries first in the main unit and then in the remote and the remote registers with the main unit. Synchronization with the time signal normally takes place within 24 hours, at which time the tower icon appears on the upper left of the display. You can then push a button to select your correct mainland U.S. time zone (Pacific, Mountain, Central, or Eastern).

The station's atomic clock is factory-optioned to adjust twice a year for Daylight Saving Time, but if you live in a location (Indiana or Arizona) where DST is not observed, you can easily disable the DST changes by pressing a button. The station's calendar display will automatically display the correct day and date through the year 2050.

If you take the station out of range of the U.S. atomic clock time signal, you can set the time and date manually. If you are within range of the time signal and wish to manually initiate a signal search, this can be done via pushbutton. During a signal search, the tower base icon flashes until the signal is received.

Operating temperature range of the station main unit is 14.2° to 139.8°F (-9.9° to +59.9°C). Operating temperature range of the remote sensors is -21.8° to +157.8°F (-29.9° to +69.9°C).

Batteries are not included with this weather station and must be obtained separately. The main unit and remote both use 2 AA (1.5V) alkaline cells. If a remote will be used in sub-freezing temperatures for an extended time period, AA lithium batteries are recommended instead of alkaline. Lithium batteries retain their power down to about -40°F (-40°C). The main unit displays a low-battery indication when its batteries become weak.

If you're looking for a medium-small weather station with multiple remote capability and an clock that's totally accurate (with daily snooze alarm and numeric calendar display), the The Discovery Channel TX2000 is a great choice. Neither too large nor too small, the TX2000 Wireless Weather and Atomic Clock Station is perfect for any room in the house--or your office. It comes with a 1-year factory warranty.

Main Station Dimensions:

Height:
7.48 inches (190 mm)
Width:
2.95 inches (75 mm)
Thickness:
1.10 inches (28 mm)

Remote Sensor Dimensions:

Height:
5.04 inches (128 mm)
Width:
1.57 inches (40 mm)
Thickness:
.9 inches (23 mm)

Note: This product has "atomic" clock functionality. Atomic, or Radio Controlled clocks receive a radio signal to set themselves. Like any radio receiver however, they may not be able to receive the signal if they are in a building with a lot of steel in the structure, near computers or other electrical equipment that may generate interference, or if the weather is unsuitable. The signal they receive does not propagate well during the day. That's the nature of the signal, not the clock. These clocks are designed to catch the signal when they can, generally in the middle of the night, calibrate themselves, and then run quite accurately for days until they can catch another signal. When you first put in the batteries, they will most likely not set themselves until the middle of the night. That's normal. By morning, weather permitting, it should be correct. Under less than ideal conditions, it could take a few days. Daylight savings time changes may not be made the first night if location and weather are not favorable.