Online alarm clock for 8:13 pm
While you wait for the appointed moment, keep the LandSAR radio nearby and use an alarm for 8:13 pm so the scheduled charge check does not slip past. That leaves the rest of the evening organised before 9:00 pm, without repeatedly watching the clock while you prepare other field gear.
Your LandSAR radio check is more useful when the alert allows time to test the signal before communications are needed. Set the browser alarm, raise the alert volume, and leave this page running while you wait. If the browser stops running or your phone falls asleep, the LandSAR radio check will receive no audible warning, so use a separate alarm when missing the test could affect later field plans.
Once the 8:13 pm check arrives, test the radio somewhere representative rather than beside an air-conditioning unit or other humming equipment. A warm New Zealand summer evening may make a cooled room tempting, but fan noise can mask a weak transmission or quiet reply. Move a few steps away, listen again, then note whether the battery indicator changes while you transmit.
Common questions
Does daylight saving change the alarm time?
The alarm follows the clock and time zone reported by your device. Clocks move forward in September and back in April, so confirm the displayed date and time after a change. Check overseas invitations carefully because other places may change clocks on different dates or not at all.
Can the alarm account for a public holiday or Matariki?
No. It sounds at the time you set and does not read school terms, regional anniversary days, Matariki dates, or public-holiday transport schedules. Check the relevant calendar and live operator timetable, particularly when a weekday service may be running less often.
Why might I not hear the alarm?
The tab may have been closed, the device may have slept or lost power, or audio may be muted, blocked, or routed to another speaker. Keep the page open, test browser permissions and volume, and use a separate dependable alarm if waking or meeting the time is critical.
Can I use the alarm as my signal to leave for a ferry or flight?
Yes, as a personal reminder, but it cannot see check-in requirements, queues, cancellations, Cook Strait wind, road closures, or delays on the way to the terminal. Confirm the operator's current advice and set the time with enough margin for the entire journey.
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