12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY
M F J E n t e r p r i s e s , I n c. warrants to the original owner of this product, if manufactured by MFJ
Enterprises, Inc. and purchased from an authorized dealer or directly from MFJ Enterprises,
Inc. to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from date of
purchase provided the following terms of this warranty are satisfied.
1.
The purchaser must retain the dated proof-of-purchase (bill of sale, canceled check, credit card or money
order receipt, etc.) describing the product to establish the validity of the warranty claim and submit the
original or machine reproduction of such proof-of-purchase to MFJ Enterprises, Inc. at the time of
warranty service. MFJ Enterprises, Inc. shall have the discretion to
deny
warranty without dated proof-
of-purchase. Any evidence of alteration, erasure, or forgery shall because to void any and all warranty
terms immediately.
2. MFJ Enterprises, Inc. agrees to repair or replace at MFJ's option without charge to the original owner any
defective product under warranty, provided the product is returned postage prepaid to MFJ Enterprises,
Inc. with a personal check, cashiers check, or money order for $7.00 covering postage and handling.
3. MFJ Enterprises, Inc. will supply replacement parts free of charge for any MFJ product under warranty upon
request. A dated proof-of-purchase and a $5.00 personal check, cashiers check, or money order must be
provided to cover postage and handling.
4.
This warranty is NOT void for owners who attempt to repair defective units. Technical
consultation is available by calling (662) 323-5869.
5 .
This warranty does not apply to kits sold by or manufactured by MFJ Enterprises, Inc.
6 . Wired and tested PC board products are co
v
ered by this warranty provided
only the wired and tested PC
board product is returned.
Wired and tested PC boards installed in the owner's cabinet or connected to
switches, jacks, or gables, etc. sent to MFJ Enterprises, Inc. will be returned at the owner's expense
unprepared.
7.
Under no circumstances is MFJ Enterprises, Inc. liable for consequential damages to person or
property by the use of any MFJ products.
8. Out-of-warranty Service: MFJ Enterprises, Inc. will repair any out-of-warranty product provided the unit is
shipped prepaid. All repaired units will be shipped COD to the owner. Repair charges will be added to the
COD fee unless other arrangements are made.
9 .
This warranty is given in lieu of any other warranty expressed or implied.
10. MFJ Enterprises, Inc. reserves the right to make changes or improvements in design or manufacture without
incurring any obligation to install such changes upon any of the products previously manufactured.
11. All MFJ products to be serviced in-warranty or out-of-warranty should be addressed to MFJ Enterprises,
Inc., 300 Industrial Park Road, Starkville, Mississippi 39759, USA and must be accompanied by a letter
describing the problem in detail along with a copy of your dated proof-ofpurchase.
12. This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
MFJ-186RC
MFJ Radio Controlled Watch
General Information and Operating Instructions
Thank you for purchasing the MFJ-186RC Radio Controlled Watch. Please read these
instructions carefully before use.
The MFJ-186RC works by receiving the time radio signal generated by the US Atomic Clock located in Ft.
Collins, Colorado. Anyplace that can receive the signal can use the MFJ-186RC. Any place that cannot receive
the signal will have to set the time manually. The Atomic Clock in Colorado is operated by the US Department
of Commerce's National Institute Standards and Technology (NIST).
Tips for improving reception:
1.
Avoid placing the watch near television sets, metal surfaces, computers, or any other electrical
device that may interfere with the reception of the radio signal.
2.
Closed areas such as basements or metal buildings may also interfere with the reception of the
radio signal.
3.
It is strongly recommended to start the signal reception at night when interference is lowest.
FEATURES:
•
WWVB receiver for automatic setting to Eastern, Central, Mountain, or Pacific US time zones
•
LCD Display showing: hours, minutes, seconds, day of the week and date
•
E.L. Backlight
•
Alarm
•
Chronograph
•
Water Resistant up to 3 ATM
•
12 / 24 Hour format
•
Calendar range from 1-1-2000 to 12-31-2049
BATTERY INSTALLATION:
•
The MFJ- 186RC already comes with the battery installed.
•
To change the battery, follow these steps: 1. Remove the 4 screws on the back of the watch with a
jeweler's screwdriver and remove the
cover.
2. Remove black plastic film from the back.
3.
Release the catch on the metal bracket as shown below.
4. Remove the old battery and replace with a 3V, CR1620 coin battery or equivalent. 5 . After
replacing the battery, replace all parts & screws.
P u l l t a b d o w n t o r e l e a s e b a t t e r y
N O T E : It is not recommended that the movement be removed from the case. The internal antenna is
embedded in the case and the wires to the antenna will easily break if removed.
