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E. General Reference for Receiving Areas
The following provides a general reference for those areas where the watch is able to
receive standard time radio waves. However, these areas may vary depending on the
time, seasonal variations and weather (presence of lighting, etc.). Since this map only
provides a general reference of the standard receiving areas, it may not apply in some
particular locations even within the range shown on the map.
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D. Reception Level and Reception Result
· During the standard time radio waves are being received, the second hand waits at
the reception level position corresponding to the reception state to indicate the
reception level. Following reception, the reception result can be confirmed by
pressing button (A) once.
Reception
level
Position of second
hand
Reception level during
reception
Reception result after reception
H
M
L
12 seconds position
9 seconds position
6 seconds position
When radio wave
reception level is high
When radio wave
reception level is
moderate
When radio wave
reception level is low
When radio waves were received
at a high reception level
When radio waves were received
at a moderate reception level
When radio waves were received
at a low reception level
55 seconds position
NO
---------- When reception has failed
Standard time radio wave
transmitter station
DCF77
Location of transmitter
station
Mainflingen, Germany
(25 km southeast of
Frankfurt)
General reference for areas where radio
waves can be received
Radius of about 900 km from radio
wave transmitter station (radio waves
may not be able to be received in the
vicinity of Lake Leman)
Although the standard time radio waves used by radio wave watches are transmitted
continuously 24 hours a day, transmission may be interrupted for reasons such as
maintenance and inspections. This watch will continue to keep the correct time at an
accuracy of within ±15 seconds per month even if it is unable to receive standard time
radio waves.
