Consumer reviews for La Crosse Technology WS-8117U-IT-C
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Category: Kitchen
Brand: La Crosse Technology
Model: WS-8117U-IT-C
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La Crosse Technology WS-8117U-IT-C Review by Eric Shuman "Classics & Religious Studies Sch... (Boulder, CO)
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.
La Crosse Technology WS-8117U-IT-C Review by James A. Gorton "crescentan" (Pasadena, CA USA)
If La Crosse made this clock with any care it would be a really nice product. For several years, I've had a slightly different model with wood accent panels instead of brushed aluminum and when the remote temperature sensor is working, it's quite useful. I've gone through several remote sensors, however, at $16 plus shipping apiece, and the clock seems to be unable to pick up the signal from the sensors in many cases even when the sensor is less than 10' away in line of sight through a window. Then the sensors stop working altogether for no good reason. Not optimal performance. The unit is well designed, lovely to look at it, but its remote temperature sensor and the corresponding receiver in the main unit are shabbily manufactured and unreliable. Anyone interested in a remote temperature sensor would be well advised to look for a different manufacturer.
La Crosse Technology WS-8117U-IT-C Review by Gabe Logan "Seultris" (Northeast Indiana)
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. Très cool!!:D
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La Crosse Technology WS-8117U-IT-C::Description
Accurate Time -- All the Time This La Crosse Technology analog wall clock is "Atomic" (ie "radio controlled"). It sets itself using transmissions received from the U.S. government, which include precise timing information from the U.S. Atomic Clock in Colorado. Radio controlled time (hour, minute, second) Radio controlled date (month, date, year, day) Indoor temperature (F or C) Remote temperature (F or C) Moon phase (8 phases) Time alarm Snooze for alarm Day can be displayed in English, French, Spanish or German Dual LCD screens Wall Hanging or Free-standing (fold out stand) 12 or 24 hour time mode Time Zones from GMT to 12 GMT Three letter identification for US time zones Includes TX6U Transmitter Actual Size: 12.20 x 1.18 x 8.03" Garden.com Exclusive 2 Year Guarantee
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