Kincaid radio-controlled clocks (often referred to as "atomic clocks") represent a pinnacle of timekeeping convenience. Unlike standard quartz clocks that can drift several seconds per month, a Kincaid radio-controlled clock synchronizes automatically with the official time broadcast from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) radio station WWVB in Fort Collins, Colorado (for North American models) or similar stations like MSF (UK) or DCF77 (Europe).
Most Kincaid clocks have a low-battery warning:
Insert a pin or paperclip into the RESET hole on the back, or press the REC button. The clock will reset to 12:00 and restart the signal search. If you want to fine-tune your setup, tell me: Is your Kincaid clock digital (LCD) or analog (with hands) ? What specific problem are you experiencing with it? Do you know the model number listed on the back? kincaid radio controlled clock instruction manual
Press and hold the or MODE button for 3 seconds until the year or hour digits begin to flash.
If your clock is exactly one, two, or three hours off, the atomic signal is working perfectly, but your Time Zone setting is incorrect. Follow the instructions in Section 2 to adjust your zone. The clock will reset to 12:00 and restart the signal search
When you see this, replace the battery immediately to prevent loss of internal time memory. After changing the battery, hold the SYNC button for 10 seconds to reinitialize.
Document version: 2.0 – For all Kincaid radio-controlled analog and digital clocks manufactured after 2018. Specifications subject to change without notice.
Press the ZONE button or adjust the time zone switches on the back to match your local area. ❌ The Signal Icon Isn't Appearing / Clock Won't Sync
Your Kincaid radio-controlled clock contains a built-in miniature receiver. This receiver listens for a low-frequency radio signal broadcast by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) radio station , located near Fort Collins, Colorado.
Kincaid radio-controlled clocks (often referred to as "atomic clocks") represent a pinnacle of timekeeping convenience. Unlike standard quartz clocks that can drift several seconds per month, a Kincaid radio-controlled clock synchronizes automatically with the official time broadcast from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) radio station WWVB in Fort Collins, Colorado (for North American models) or similar stations like MSF (UK) or DCF77 (Europe).
Most Kincaid clocks have a low-battery warning:
Insert a pin or paperclip into the RESET hole on the back, or press the REC button. The clock will reset to 12:00 and restart the signal search. If you want to fine-tune your setup, tell me: Is your Kincaid clock digital (LCD) or analog (with hands) ? What specific problem are you experiencing with it? Do you know the model number listed on the back?
Press and hold the or MODE button for 3 seconds until the year or hour digits begin to flash.
If your clock is exactly one, two, or three hours off, the atomic signal is working perfectly, but your Time Zone setting is incorrect. Follow the instructions in Section 2 to adjust your zone.
When you see this, replace the battery immediately to prevent loss of internal time memory. After changing the battery, hold the SYNC button for 10 seconds to reinitialize.
If your clock isn't behaving as expected, follow this checklist.
Document version: 2.0 – For all Kincaid radio-controlled analog and digital clocks manufactured after 2018. Specifications subject to change without notice.
Press the ZONE button or adjust the time zone switches on the back to match your local area. ❌ The Signal Icon Isn't Appearing / Clock Won't Sync
Your Kincaid radio-controlled clock contains a built-in miniature receiver. This receiver listens for a low-frequency radio signal broadcast by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) radio station , located near Fort Collins, Colorado.