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La Crosse Technology Wireless Weather Station Instruction Manual

Summary of Wireless Weather Station

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    43 wireless 868 mhz weather station instruction manual introduction: congratulations on purchasing this weather station with wireless 868mhz transmission.It not only displays the indoor temperature and humdity but also receives the outdoor data. It is further acting as a dcf-77 radio controlled cloc...

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    ? instant transmission+» is the up and coming state-of-the-art new wireless transmission technology, exclusively designed and developed by la crosse technology. “it +” offers you an immediate update of all your outdoor data measured from the transmitters: follow your climatic variations in real-time...

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    Features: 45 the weather station removable stand battery compartment cover function keys lcd display.

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    46 • dcf-77 radio controlled time with manual setting options • dcf time reception on/off • 12/24 hour display • hour and minute display • time zone option ±12 hours • wireless transmission at 868 mhz • display indoor temperature and humidity • display outdoor temperature and humidity (3 channels) •...

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    47 weather man • weather forecasting icon sensitivity setting • temperature display in degrees celsius (°c) or fahrenheit (°f) selectable • outdoor temperature and humidity display with min/max recording • all min/max outdoor recordings show date and time received • all min/max recordings can be res...

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    48 setting up: when one transmitter is used 1. First, insert the batteries into the thermo-hygro transmitter. (see “how to install and replace batteries in the thermo-hygro transmitter“). 2. Immediately after and within 2 minutes, insert the batteries into weather station (see “how to install and re...

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    49 3. After inserting the batteries into the transmitter, the weather station will start receiving data from the transmitter. The outdoor temperature/ humidity and the signal reception icon should then be displayed on the weather station. If this does not happen after 3 minutes, the batteries will n...

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    50 when more than one transmitter is used 1. User shall remove all the batteries from the temperature station and transmitters and wait 60 seconds if setting has been done with one transmitter before. 2. Insert the batteries to the first transmitter. 3. Within 30 seconds of powering up the first tra...

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    51 4. The outdoor temperature and humidity from the first transmitter (channel 1) should then be displayed on the temperature station. Also, the signal reception icon will be displayed. If this does not happen after 2 minutes, the batteries will need to be removed from both units and reset from step...

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    52 7. Insert the batteries to the third transmitter immediate after (in 10 seconds after) inserting battery to the second transmitter. 8. Then within 2 minutes, the channel 3 outdoor data from the third transmitter will be displayed and the channel icon will shift back to "1" once the third transmit...

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    53 transmitter displays, in order to ecognise on which channel each transmitter is being presented. Important: transmission problems will arise if the setting for additional sensors is not followed as described above. Should transmission problems occur, it is necessary to remove the batteries from a...

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    54 typically between 3-5 minutes in good conditions. Note: • if after 10 minutes, the dcf time has not been received, press the set key to manually enter a time initially. • daily dcf reception is done at 02:00 and 03:00. If the reception at 03:00 is not successful, then at 04:00 and 05:00 and 06:00...

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    55 time. The date is also updated with the received time. (please refer also to notes on “dcf-77 radio controlled time” and “manual time setting”)..

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    The outdoor thermo-hygro transmitter • remote transmission of outdoor temperature and humidity to weather station by 868 mhz • displays alternately the measured temperature and humidity readings on lcd • shower proof casing • wall mounting case 56 • mounting at a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain a...

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    How to install and replace batteries in the weather station the weather station uses 2 x aaa, iec lr3, 1.5v batteries. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below: 1. Remove the cover at the back of the weather station. 2. Insert batteries observing the correct polarity (see ...

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    How to install and replace batteries in the thermo- hygro transmitter the thermo-hygro transmitter uses 1 x 3.0v, cr2032, lithium battery. To install and replace the batteries, please follow the steps below: 1. Pull out the battery holder at the bottom of the transmitter. 2. Insert the batteries, ob...

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    59 note: in the event of changing batteries in any of the units, all units need to be reset by following the setting up procedures. This is because a random security code is assigned by the transmitter at start-up and this code must be received and stored by the weather station in the first 3 minute...

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    60 please participate in the preservation of the environment. Return used batteries to an authorised depot..

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    Function keys: 61 weather station: the weather station has four easy to use function keys. Set key min/ max key + key ch key.

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    62 set key (setting): • to enter the set mode for the following functions: lcd contrast, time zone, time reception on/off, 12/24 hour display, manual time, year, month, date, °c/°f, and weather forecast sensitivity settings. • press to reset at the maximum or minimum temperature and humidity records...

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    63 and humidity data note: the time/date shown is corresponding to min/max temperature data. + key • to toggle between the current time and current "indoor temp + humidity" display • to make adjustment for various settings ch key • to toggle between the outdoor transmitters 1, 2 and 3 (if more than ...

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    64 • to exit from the manual setting mode.

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    Lcd screen and settings: 65 outdoor relative humidity % weather tendency icon dcf tower icon (for time reception) displays "time" or "indoor temp + humidity" weather forecast icon (weather boy) low battery indicator outdoor temperature in °c outdoor reception signal* transmitter identification (chan...

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    *when the signal from the transmitter is successfully received by the temperature station, this icon will be switched on. (if not successful, the icon will not be shown on the lcd). User can therefore easily see whether the last reception was successful (“on” icon) or not (“off” icon). On the other ...

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    67 section 1 - time / indoor temperature and indoor humidity • in normal mode, display the radio controlled time. • a reception tower symbol will be shown note: the symbol will not be shown when radio time reception is not successful or when time reception function is turned off. • display "indoor t...

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    68 the air pressure development (past air pressure change) and the current outdoor temperature. • display the weather tendency indicator • format of the weather man icons refers to the " weather forecast and tendency " section 3 - outdoor temperature and humidity • display the current outdoor temper...

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    69 • by pressing the ch key, display outdoor sensor data (up to three outdoor transmitters). The channel number 1, 2 or 3 will be shown. • a signal reception symbol will be shown indicating that receiver is receving outdoor temperature. Dcf-77 radio controlled time: the time base for the radio contr...

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    70 khz) and has a transmitting range of approximately 1,500 km. Your radio- controlled weather station receives this signal and converts it to show the precise time in summer or wintertime. The quality of the reception depends greatly on the geographic location. In normal cases, there should be no r...

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    71 present and is trying to receive it. When the time code is received, the dcf tower becomes permanently lit and the time will be displayed. If the tower icon flashes, but does not set the time or the dcf tower does not appear at all, then please take note of the following: • recommended distance t...

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    72 manual settings: the following manual settings can be done in the setting mode: • lcd contrast setting • time zone setting • time reception on/off setting • 12/24-hour setting • manual time setting • calendar setting • °c/ °f setting • weather forecasting icon sensitivity setting.

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    Press the set key to advance to the setting mode: lcd contrast setting flashing the lcd contrast can be set to 8 different levels to suit the users needs (default lcd contrast setting is lcd 4). To set the desired contrast level: 73.

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    1. The above display will be seen. Press the + key to select the level of contrast desired. 2. Press the set key to confirm and enter the “time zone setting” or exit the setting mode by pressing the ch key time zone setting: flashing 74.

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    75 the time zone default of the weather station is 0h. To change to another time zone: 1. Press the set key after completing the lcd contrast setting in order to enter the time zone setting (flashing). 2. Using the + key, set the time zone. The range runs from 0 to +12 and then runs from -12 back to...

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    Time reception on/off setting flashing (time reception icon) flashing 76.

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    77 in area where reception of the dcf-77 time is not possible, the dcf-77 time reception function can be turned off. The clock will then work as a normal quartz clock. (default setting is on). 1. The digit “on” and the time reception icon will start flashing on the lcd. 2. Use the + key to turn off ...

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    If the time reception function is turned off manually, the clock will not attempt any reception of the dcf time as long as the time reception off function is activated. The time reception icon will not be displayed on the lcd. 12/24 hour time display setting flashing 78.

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    79 1. After setting time reception on/off, press the set key, “12h” or “24h” flashes in the lcd. (default: 24 h) 2. Press the + key to select the “12h” or “24h” display mode. 3. Press the set again to confirm and to enter the “manual time setting” or exit the setting mode by pressing the ch key. Not...

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    Manual time setting in case the weather station is not able to detect the dcf-signal (disturbances, transmitting distance, etc.), the time can be manually set. The clock will then work as a normal quartz clock. 80 minutes (flashing) urs (flashing) ho.

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    81 to set the clock: 1. The hour digits start flashing in the time display section. 2. Use the + key to adjust the hours and then press set key to go to the minute setting. 3. The minute will be flashing. Press the + key to just the minutes. 4. Confirm with the set key and enter the “calendar settin...

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    Calendar setting year 82.

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    83 the date default of the weather station is 1. 1. Of the year 2006 after initial set-up. "date. Month." (for 24h time display) "month. Date." (for 12h time display).

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    84 once the radio-controlled time signals are received, the date is automatically updated. However, if the signals are not received, the date can also be set manually. To do this: 1. Using the + key, set the year required. The range runs from 2003 to 2029 (default is 2006). 2. Press the set key to e...

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    5. Confirm with the set key and enter the “°c/°f temperature unit setting” or exit the setting mode by pressing the ch key. °c/°f temperature unit setting flashing 85.

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    86 the default temperature reading is set to °c (degree celsius). To select °f (degree fahrenheit): 1. The “°c” will be flashing, use the + key to toggle between “°c” and “°f”. 2. Once the desired temperature unit has been chosen, confirm with the set key and enter the “weather forecast icon sensiti...

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    Sensitivity level (flashing) 1. Using the + key to set the weather sensitivity level. There are 3 levels of setting: 2, 3 and 4 (hpa). It is the threshold value of pressure change that 87.

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    88 will activate a change in weather icon. For example, when "2" is selected, it means that a change in 2 hpa will make the weather icon change. So '2" is the most sensitive setting, "4" is the least sensitive setting (default setting is "2"). 2. Confirm with the set key and exit the manual settings...

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    Weather condition due to air pressure level (sunny, sunny + cloudy or cloudy + rainy) and the current outdoor temperature (temperature value detected by transmitter channel 1) : 89 ≥ 78.8°f (26 °c) 66.2 to 78.6 °f (19 to 25.9 °c) 50 to 66 °f (10 to 18.9 °c) 32 to 49.8 °f (0 to 9.9 °c) °f (0°c) sunny.

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    90 ≥ 78.8°f (26 °c) 66.2 to 78.6 °f (19 to 25.9 °c) 50 to 66 °f (10 to 18.9 °c) 32 to 49.8 °f (0 to 9.9 °c) °f (0°c) sunny + cloudy.

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    91 ≥ c) 78.8 °f (26° 66.2 to 78.6 °f (19 to 25.9 °c) 50 to 66 °f (10 to 18.9 °c) 32 to 49.8 °f (0 to 9.9 °c) °f (0°c) cloudy + rainy.

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    92 note : after setting up, readings for weather forecasts should be disregarded for the next 12-24 hours. This will allow sufficient time for the weather station to collect air pressure data at a constant altitude and therefore result in a more accurate forecast. Common to weather forecasting, abso...

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    93 rain), the weather station will be more accurate compared to use in areas where the weather is stagnant most of the time (for example mostly sunny). If the weather station is moved to another location significantly higher or lower than its initial standing point (for example from the ground floor...

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    94 the weather tendency indicator working together with the weather icons are the weather tendency indicators (the upward and downward arrows located on the right hand side of the weather man icon). When the indicator points upwards, it means that the air-pressure is increasing and the weather is ex...

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    95 therefore, user may see how the weather has changed and is expected to change. For example, if the indicator is pointing downwards together with cloudy icons, it means that the last noticeable change in the weather was when it was sunny (the sunny icon only). Therefore, the next change in the wea...

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    Display of indoor temperature and humidity reading: the indoor temperature and humidity are measured and displayed on the first section of the lcd when the + key is pressed. Indoor temperature in °c indoor relative humidity % 96.

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    Display of outdoor temperature and humidity: 97 transmitter identification no. (shown when more than one transmitter is used) o.

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    98 the last lcd section shows the outdoor data and a channel number above the temperature will also show if more than one transmitter has been used. Display of indoor maximum and minimum records:.

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    1. In normal display mode, press the min/ max button five times. The maximum indoor temperature and humidity will be shown in the bottom section of lcd. Also the time of recording this temperature will be displayed. 99 max humidity time of recording the max temperature.

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    100 2. Press the min/ max button once more to display the date of recording of this temperature reading..

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    101 3. Then press the min/max button one more time, the minimum indoor temperature and humidity will be shown in the bottom section of lcd. Also the time of recording this temperature will be displayed 4. By pressing the min/max button one more time, the date of recording this temperature will be sh...

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    102 1. In normal display mode, press the min/ max button to advance to the indoor min/ max display. 2. Press the set key once, this will reset the currently shown indoor minimum or and maximum data recorded to the current time, date, temperature and humidity. Note: the indoor minimum and maximum rec...

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    1. In normal display mode, press the ch button to select the desired channel. The channel id will be displayed above the outdoor temperature reading. 2. Press the min/max button once, the max data of the selected channel will be displayed. Also the time of recording this temperature will be displaye...

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    104.

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    105 6. By pressing the min/max button more more time, the date of recording this temperature will be shown. 7. Press one more time the min/ max button to advance to the indoor max/ min display resetting the outdoor maximum/ minimum records note: • it is required to reset the outdoor max/ min records...

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    106 separately. 1. In normal display mode, press the ch button to select a channel. The channel identification no. (channel no.) will be displayed above the outdoor temperature reading. Note: the transmitter number will only be displayed if more than one transmitter is applied. 2. Press the min/ max...

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    107 4. Press min/ max button twice more to show the minimum data. The "min" icon will be displayed. 5. Press the set button, this will reset the outdoor minimum temperature and humidity record to the current value. 6. Press six more times the min/max key to return to the normal display. Temperature ...

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    108 868 mhz reception the weather station should receive the temperature data within 5 minutes after set-up.If the temperature data is not received 5 minutes after setting up (not successfully continuously, the outdoor display shows “- - -” ), please check the following points: 1. The distance of th...

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    109 3. Using other electrical products such as headphones or speakers operating on the same signal frequency (868mhz) may prevent correct signal transmission and reception. 4. Neighbours using electrical devices operating on the 868mhz signal frequency can also cause interference. Note: when the 868...

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    110 the transmission range is about 100 m from the transmitter to the weather station (in open space). However, this depends on the surrounding environment and interference levels. If no reception is possible despite the observation of these factors, all system units have to be reset (see setting up...

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    To wall mount choose a sheltered place. Avoid direct rain and sunshine. Before wall mounting, please check that the outdoor temperature and humidity values can be received from the desired locations. 1. Fix a screw (not supplied) into the desired wall, leaving the head extended out the by about 5mm....

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    Free standing with the detachable stand, the weather station can be placed onto any flat surface. 112.

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    Positioning the thermo-hygro transmitter: the transmitter is supplied with a holder that may be attached to a wall with the two screws supplied. The transmitter can also be position on a flat surface by securing the stand to the bottom to the transmitter. 113.

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    To wall mount: 1. Secure the bracket onto a desired wall using the screws and plastic anchors. 114 2. Clip the remote temperature/humidity sensor onto the bracket..

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    115 note: before permanently fixing the transmitter wall base, place all units in the desired locations to check that the outdoor temperature reading is receivable. In event that the signal is not received, relocate the transmitters or move them slightly as this may help the signal reception. Care a...

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    116 • do not submerge the units in water. Furthermore, fix all parts in place where the units are adequately protected against moisture and rain. • immediately remove all low powered batteries to avoid leakage and damage. Replace only with new batteries of the recommended type. • do not make any rep...

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    117 specifications: temperature measuring range: indoor : -9.9ºc to +59.9ºc with 0.1ºc resolution (14.1°f to +139.8°f with 0.2°f resolution, “of.L” displayed if outside this range) outdoor : -39.9ºc to +59.9ºc with 0.1ºc resolution (-39.8°f to +139.8°f with 0.2°f resolution, “of.L” displayed if outs...

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    118 relative humidity measuring range: 1% to 99% with 1% resolution (displays “- -” when lower than 1 %; displays "99" % if higher than 99 %) indoor temperature checking interval : every 15 seconds indoor humidity checking interval : every 20 seconds outdoor data reception : every 16 seconds power s...

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    119 battery life cycle (alkaline batteries recommended) weather station : approximately 24 months thermo-hygro transmitter : approximately 12 months dimensions (l x w x h) weather station : 58.2 x 17.6 x 131.9 mm thermo-hygro transmitter : 36.6 x 13.5 x 87.9 mm liability disclaimer:.

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    120 • the electrical and electronic wastes contain hazardous substances. Disposal of electronic waste in wild country and/or in unauthorized grounds strongly damages the environment. • please contact your local or/and regional authorities to retrieve the addresses of legal dumping grounds with selec...

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    121 • as stated on the gift box and labeled on the product, reading the “user manual” is highly recommended for the benefit of the user. This product must however not be thrown in general rubbish collection points. • the manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any incorrect re...

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    • this product is not a toy. Keep out of the reach of children. No part of this manual may be reproduced without written authorization of the manufacturer. 122.

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    123 r&tte directive 1999/5/ec summary of the declaration of conformity : we hereby declare that this wireless transmission device does comply with the essential requirements of r&tte directive 1999/5/ec..