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RADIO SIGNAL RECEPTION

The watch can receive a radio signal either automatically or manually.

-Automatic reception: The watch receives radio signals automatically at least once a day. It automatically receives radio signals at 2:00 AM, 3:00 AM, and 4:00 AM.

When the watch receives a proper radio signal, the reception is completed.

The watch can continue to display the precise time as long as the automatic reception is successful.

-Manual reception: The manual reception of radio signals can be conducted. MANUAL RECEPTION …pages 26-27

This radio-controlled watch enables the wearer to check the reception result of radio signals. - HOW TO CHECK THE RECEPTION RESULT…pages 28-29

*If the watch is set to a time zone outside radio signal reception range, manual reception cannot be conducted (refer to“TIME ZONE DISPLAY” on pages 36-39).

*Whether the watch succeeds in receiving radio signals or not depends on the receiving conditions (refer to “APPROPRIATE PLACE TO KEEP A RADIO-CONTROLLED WATCH” on page 30).

*The watch cannot receive radio signals outside a reception range (refer to“RADIO SIGNAL RECEPTION RANGE” on pages 22-25).

This watch can receive official standard frequencies from transmitting stations in Germany, the United States, and Japan (2 stations). The standard frequency to be received can be changed by selecting the time zone.

-TIME ZONE ADJUSTMENT...page 33.

[Official standard frequency in Germany: DCF77]

DCF77 is operated by Physikalisch-Technisch Bundesanstalt(PTB).

Mainflingen transmitting station (77.5 KHz) in southeastern Frankfurt

[Official standard frequency in the United States: WWVB]

WWVB is operated by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Fort Collins radio station (60KHz), Denver, Colorado

[Official standard frequency in Japan: JJY]

JJY is operated by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT). JJY is transmitted from two stations in Japan. Each station transmits JJY in a different frequency. Fukushima (Ohtakadoya-yama transmitting station: 40 KHz)

Kyushu (Hagane-yama transmitting station: 60 KHz)

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Seiko 7B26 manual Radio Signal Reception, Official standard frequency in Germany DCF77