[EIDXA] How hard is it to find a clock?

[Joe Hetrick]

I think it's just a 1 second pulse for the MSF or DCF and WWVB receivers.  Get a G clock and replace the time module.

You can buy all of them here:

http://www.pvelectronics.co.uk/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=9

On Nov 18, 2013, at 4:20 PM, Joe Hetrick <jhetrick at bitjanitor.net> wrote:

> Oh yea; forgot WWV was specific.
> 
> Looks like you get to make a WWV to euro-time bridge.
> 
> VKN
> On Nov 18, 2013, at 4:11 PM, Jason Joens <jason at kd0mnd.com> wrote:
> 
>> The ones from G-land don't sync to the WWV, they sync to the euro-equivelant
>> of it.  Not compatable. 
>> Digital clocks are easier, but the analog wall clocks have a little slider
>> switch that only covers US timezones.
>> 
>> Jason
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Joe Hetrick [mailto:jhetrick at bitjanitor.net] 
>> Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 4:00 PM
>> To: Jason Joens
>> Cc: EIDXA Reflector
>> Subject: Re: [EIDXA] How hard is it to find a clock?
>> 
>> I guess I'm a bit confused.
>> 
>> All of the atomic clocks I've seen let you set the TZ;  The requirement
>> isn't that it have 2 TZ (CDT and UTC), right?  Now, the ones I have are all
>> digital and not analog and I haven't cycled through all of the
>> options..but.. if they make them market specific, next time you're talking
>> to a G, ask him to send you one from his homeland.
>> 
>> VKN
>> On Nov 18, 2013, at 3:54 PM, "Jason Joens" <jason at kd0mnd.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Wow, this has really become quite the conversation, hasn't it?  I'm 
>>> really surprised that there isn't one out there.  I would imagine that 
>>> MFJ would have tracked one down by now.  I've also check with several 
>>> clock companies, and they all say the same thing.  They don't know anyone
>> who makes it.
>>> Maybe one of them will perceive a hole in the market from my emails, 
>>> and pump out something!  In the meantime, I'm gonna try and take a 
>>> normal atomic clock, and try to reposition the hour hand.  I will let 
>>> you guys know how it goes.
>>> 
>>> Jason
>>> KD0MND
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: eidxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
>>> [mailto:eidxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
>>> On Behalf Of jcfreela at rockwellcollins.com
>>> Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 3:15 PM
>>> To: Jason Joens
>>> Cc: eidxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net; EIDXA Reflector
>>> Subject: Re: [EIDXA] How hard is it to find a clock?
>>> 
>>> Folks ... Jason wants a clock that does ALL three of the following:
>>> 
>>> 1. Analog (with hands)
>>> 2. UTC
>>> 3. Sync w/ WWV
>>> 
>>>>> I'm looking for an analog wall clock (with hands) that will sync
>>>>>> with the WWV and has UTC as a timezone option.  I've been looking 
>>>>>> on and off for months.  I can find 2 of the 3 features I need, but 
>>>>>> I can't
>>>> find all 3.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> From:   "Jason Joens" <jason at kd0mnd.com>
>>> To:     "EIDXA Reflector" <eidxa at mailman.qth.net>
>>> Date:   11/15/2013 05:38 PM
>>> Subject:        Re: [EIDXA] How hard is it to find a clock?
>>> Sent by:        eidxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> The ones at Menards and sams wont do zulu time.
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: eidxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
>>> [mailto:eidxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
>>> On Behalf Of mnowack
>>> Sent: Friday, November 15, 2013 4:39 PM
>>> To: 'EIDXA Reflector'
>>> Subject: Re: [EIDXA] How hard is it to find a clock?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sam's Club has these atomic wall clocks. 
>>> 
>>> http://www.samsclub.com/sams/sharp-accuset-clock-round-wall-clock/prod
>>> 640037
>>> 
>>> 5.ip?navAction=
>>> 
>>> I have purchased several and all seem to keep sync'ed to WWV very well. 
>>> The
>>> three I bought for the studios at WQUB always matched one another.  I 
>>> bought another for the club station at W9AWE.  When I bought them they 
>>> were 19.95 each.  Not sure what the price is now.
>>> 
>>> Mike NA9Q
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: eidxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net 
>>> [mailto:eidxa-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
>>> On Behalf Of David
>>> Sent: Friday, November 15, 2013 2:58 PM
>>> To: Marty Santic; Jason Joens
>>> Cc: EIDXA Reflector
>>> Subject: Re: [EIDXA] How hard is it to find a clock?
>>> 
>>> I saw one the other day in Menards, around $20.
>>> <
>>> http://www.menards.com/main/see-more/menards-supply/office-products-fu
>>> rnitu
>>> 
>>> re/office-products/clocks/la-crosse-technology-12-atomic-analog-wall-c
>>> lock-s
>>> ilver-frame/p-1947956-c-13837.htm>
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I can see why some want digital (easier to read) but some like analog 
>>> because of the "Identify on the 10 minute rule"
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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