[time-nuts] WWVB remod instant cheap clock receiver

[Paul Davis]

Paul -

You over paid ;)
Neither one is going to break the bank, but I found the Westclox Model 72006 'Atomic LCD Alarm Clock' $10.97 at Walmart. Similar module inside. 

Paul


On Jul 11, 2014, at 12:55 PM, paul swed <paulswedb at gmail.com> wrote:

Intended to add the model number.
Cosco only has one type a c89201


On Fri, Jul 11, 2014 at 12:41 PM, Pete Lancashire <pete at petelancashire.com>
wrote:

> Do you have a model number or can you send me a picture ?
> 
> Have to do a Costco run this weekend
> 
> -pete
> 
> On Fri, Jul 11, 2014 at 9:16 AM, paul swed <paulswedb at gmail.com> wrote:
>> OK its been a bit hard finding the little wwvb receiver kits the last few
>> years.
>> While in costco for sub $18 Lacrosse sells a multi color LCD clock.
>> Welllll you just know what happened next.
>> 
>> The clock as a wwvb receiver works great however if you read the reviews
>> there is a issue with the battery backup.
>> It doesn't work. Mine does so who knows and I don't really care.
>> 
>> There is a clock module in the unit and it works nicely. See attached pix
>> V = 3V in
>> P2 = control ground=on
>> T = data high=low carrier compatible with the remod as is no inverter
>> needed.
>> G = ground
>> 
>> To get inside to recover the module.
>> Remove the glass screen its stuck on. Gently pry off.
>> There are 4 screws one in each corner.
>> You could simply tap the module out and use it or feed the data back into
>> the clock. Lots of options.
>> But my only goal is a source of clock modules for time-nuts that does not
>> require a microscope to solder.
>> 
>> By keeping the loopstick you can wrap 10 turns of wire around the end and
>> feed a larger active antenna to it as a tuned stage.
>> Regards
>> Paul
>> WB8TSL
>> 
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