[time-nuts] WWVB NIST Radio Time Receiver

[Heathkid]

Bill,

That wasn't the point.  I have several "ATOMIC" clock's from the 'mart, 
r-shack, you name it... and they don't keep any more accurate time than most 
of my wind up mechanical watches (sorry, I don't like quartz) unless I pull 
the batteries and have them at a decent receiving location!

More have suggested what it could be used for (with a much improved antenna 
of course).  Lots of great info from Brooke Clarke but wouldn't a PTO (or a 
combination) be easier than trying to fine tune a ferrite rod?  If the 
receiver works and the antenna is the only problem... I think that would be 
the challenge (and a fun one too... I enjoy building antennas and even 
winding coils).

Here is the US version at DigiKey:
http://parts.digikey.com/1/parts/637420-module-rcvr-w-cme6005-w-o-cpu-cmmr-6p-60.html

Too bad they have a minimum order... anyone want to buy three and sell me 
one and split shipping?  :)

73 Brice KA8MAV


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "WB6BNQ" <wb6bnq at cox.net>
To: "Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement" 
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Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2010 1:44 AM
Subject: Re: [time-nuts] WWVB NIST Radio Time Receiver


> Brice,
>
> As only one of the listed frequencies are usable in the US, you would do 
> better
> buying an "ATOMIC" clock at your local Walmart for around $20.  That way 
> you also
> get a nice display and it includes the same basic receiver inside.
>
> Bill....WB6BNQ
>
> Heathkid wrote:
>
>> Has anyone here bought one of these and given it a try?
>> http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/product_info.php?products_id=10060
>>
>> Looks like it might be fun to play with...
>>
>> 73 Brice KA8MAV
>>
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