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Radio Synchronized Clock
From: Brian Whatcott
Date: 2002 Feb 28, 07:14 -0600
From: Brian Whatcott
Date: 2002 Feb 28, 07:14 -0600
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!
