[time-nuts] My new Podcast about "Atomic Timekeeping"

[Had]

Welcome Greg,

Everybody has to jump in someplace. Some of us just jump in a little deeper.

Had
K7MLR


At 05:28 PM 10/27/2008, you wrote:
>Since the birthday when I was given my first digital watch, I've been
>concerned about having my watches and clocks set to "the correct
>time," right down to the second. In the 1980s I was able to determine
>the time using WWV on a shortwave radio. Later, I was thrilled to see
>radio controlled clocks which would set themselves using WWVB as a
>reference. Since 1995 I've purchased hundreds of radio controlled
>clocks for my own collection and to give away to loved ones whenever
>there's a special occasion.
>
>For about ten years I've run a little web page to help spread the word
>about radio controlled clocks. But I must say that I had no idea
>anyone could privately own a real atomic clock. I always though the
>real things were reserved for big-time science organizations and/or
>government-run facilities. You guys are really something!
>
>My latest project is an audio podcast about the wonders of "atomic
>timekeeping," although I admit my emphasis will probably remain with
>inexpensive, radio controlled clocks made for "average consumers."
>
>I just started this and, so far, I've only released four episodes. I
>haven't done much publicity and I'd love it if I got a whole lot more
>listeners. So you're all invited. Again, my podcasts may not be nearly
>advanced enough to interest the folks on this mailing list but maybe
>you have friends, children or grandchildren who'd enjoy a discussion
>about this stuff at what I consider a "Jr. High School Science" level.
>
>Please feel free to check out the official show notes blog...
>
>http://atomicelmer.blogspot.com
>
>..or the feed version of that same blog...
>
>http://feeds.feedburner.com/blogspot/atomicelmer
>(The feed version allows stuff like an iTunes subscription, etc.)
>
>I will be releasing the new, fifth episode this Thursday afternoon at
>5:00 PM Eastern Time. It's my "Daylight Saving Time Special."
>
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