| Problem | Solution | | :--- | :--- | | Clock is 1 hour off | You likely set the wrong Time Zone (e.g., Eastern instead of Central). Check the switch on the back. | | Hands are stuck at 12:00 | No signal. Move the clock near a west-facing window (towards Fort Collins, CO for WWVB). Avoid metal shelves, TVs, and routers. | | Clock shows wrong minute | Remove batteries for 30 seconds. Reinsert. Wait 12 minutes without touching. | | Second hand jumps every 2 seconds | Batteries are low. Replace with fresh alkaline batteries immediately. | | DST didn't change | Some clocks require the "DST" switch to be set to "AUTO" or "ON". Ensure it is not set to "OFF". |
If you moved the clock to a new location or want to force a sync immediately: kincaid radio controlled clock instruction manual
Because the atomic signal is Universal Time (UTC), you must tell the clock your local time zone. | Problem | Solution | | :--- |