Before installation, remove protective films if present and allow the clock to reach room temperature if it was stored in a cold environment.
Kincaid radio-controlled clocks feature an automatic Daylight Saving Time adjustment system. The WWVB radio signal transmits a specific bit of data that tells the clock when to spring forward or fall back.
Follow these steps to set up your Kincaid clock for the first time or after a total power loss. Step 1: Install New Batteries Open the battery compartment on the back of the clock.
In North America, this signal is WWVB , broadcast by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) from Fort Collins, Colorado. In Europe, it typically syncs with the DCF77 signal in Germany or MSF in the UK.
Radio-controlled clocks offer unparalleled timekeeping accuracy by automatically synchronizing with official atomic time signals. If you own a Kincaid radio-controlled clock, you have a timepiece designed to split seconds perfectly and adjust automatically for Daylight Saving Time (DST).
Your Kincaid radio-controlled clock should include:
A: No. A Kincaid clock sold in the US receives the WWVB signal from Colorado, which covers most of North America. It will not work reliably in Europe, Asia, or Australia. For those regions, purchase a multi-band atomic clock.
Once a day (usually at night when atmospheric interference is lowest), the clock searches for this radio signal. It then automatically adjusts the hands or digital display to match the exact atomic time, accounting for Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes. Initial Setup Instructions
Release the button. The clock will run as a standard quartz clock until it successfully intercepts a radio signal, at which point it will correct itself automatically. For Digital Kincaid Clocks
Most Kincaid atomic clocks are designed to set themselves once a battery is inserted.
Before installation, remove protective films if present and allow the clock to reach room temperature if it was stored in a cold environment.
Kincaid radio-controlled clocks feature an automatic Daylight Saving Time adjustment system. The WWVB radio signal transmits a specific bit of data that tells the clock when to spring forward or fall back.
Follow these steps to set up your Kincaid clock for the first time or after a total power loss. Step 1: Install New Batteries Open the battery compartment on the back of the clock.
In North America, this signal is WWVB , broadcast by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) from Fort Collins, Colorado. In Europe, it typically syncs with the DCF77 signal in Germany or MSF in the UK.
Radio-controlled clocks offer unparalleled timekeeping accuracy by automatically synchronizing with official atomic time signals. If you own a Kincaid radio-controlled clock, you have a timepiece designed to split seconds perfectly and adjust automatically for Daylight Saving Time (DST).
Your Kincaid radio-controlled clock should include:
A: No. A Kincaid clock sold in the US receives the WWVB signal from Colorado, which covers most of North America. It will not work reliably in Europe, Asia, or Australia. For those regions, purchase a multi-band atomic clock.
Once a day (usually at night when atmospheric interference is lowest), the clock searches for this radio signal. It then automatically adjusts the hands or digital display to match the exact atomic time, accounting for Daylight Saving Time (DST) changes. Initial Setup Instructions
Release the button. The clock will run as a standard quartz clock until it successfully intercepts a radio signal, at which point it will correct itself automatically. For Digital Kincaid Clocks
Most Kincaid atomic clocks are designed to set themselves once a battery is inserted.
