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Subject: Re: Radio Synchronized Clock
From: Steven Wepster (wepster@XXX.XXX)
Date: Thu Feb 28 2002 - 10:58:26 EST
I think these clocks are tuned to one particular radio station, so by
taking
only one clock you automatically limit the region of the earth in which
you have accurate time available to a few thousand miles from the station.
Depending on your intended cruising area
this might be acceptable. On the other hand I think it is less elegant,
but that is a consideration of no practical importance.
BTW, I ran into http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~mgk25/lf-clocks.html, which might
be of use to you.
_Steven.
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Steven Wepster wepster@XXX.XXX
tel +31 30 253 1531
Mathematisch Instituut
Universiteit Utrecht
PO Box 80.010
3508 TA Utrecht
The Netherlands
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On Thu, 28 Feb 2002, Brian Whatcott wrote:
> I was browsing a clockmaker's catalog yesterday, and saw the range of
> mechanical and quartz clock movements on offer. I was surprised to see a
> clock module not much bigger than the quartz clock module with which I
> expect you are familiar.
> I knew the quartz modules can be had for $10, but I was surprised to see
> the radio clock module was on offer at $24 (year 2000 prices).
>
> The recent thread querying the effective range of such devices came to
> mind. I did not take much notice at the time. But a clock that will hold
> 1 second accuracy indefinitely and powered by one or two available cells
> has its attractions.
> I notice the proviso that the clock face be radio transparent, so I suppose
> that a metal cabin interior would not be practical. Has anybody sailed
> with one of these devices?
>
> Brian Whatcott
> Altus OK Eureka!
>
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