[Elecraft] WWV Clocks -- It's really WWVB

[Bob Nielsen]

On Apr 4, 2006, at 7:43 AM, John Magliacane wrote:

>
> Despite your short distance to WWVB, you still might be  
> experiencing poor
> reception due to local interference sources.  Computer monitors,  
> switching
> power supplies, AC operated motors, and thunderstorms tend to  
> generate a
> lot of 60 kHz noise.

It's also a good idea to position the clock on a non-metallic surface.

The "no-name-brand" clock in my shack works perfectly, but at 0700Z  
each day it beeps loudly as it goes through the reset procedure with  
WWVB.  No problem there, but I wouldn't want it in my bedroom.

73, Bob N7XY