[Elecraft] Remote Operating Time Sync

[Matthew George]

Tune in to wwv and synchronize your clock.  The jt modes will be fine even if you are a second or two off.  Or get a gps and synch to the gps clock via nema.  Use google and search on all your options.  You could setup nptd on your mac and use a pps signal from a gps too.  Max Ng7m 

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Matthew George
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> On Jun 15, 2017, at 12:46 PM, James Bennett <w6jhb at me.com> wrote:
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> I have a MacBook Pro Retina Display running Sierra 10.12.5 that I use with my KX3 when operating portable. Part of my operating is done with WSJT-X, for JT65 and JT9 modes. This software is very time sync critical - the computer clock needs to be within +- one second accuracy. Here at home on my wireless network connected to our cable company, works great.
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> However, a recent trip to the southern Philippines as DU8/W6JHB with this equipment was an eye-opener. I completely forgot that the laptop clock would not keep that sort of accuracy without having Internet access. I saw many signals, but WSJT-X decoded nothing at first. Luckily I realized what was happening and was able to access and connect to the WiFi network at the resort we were staying at. This connection provided the accuracy the software needed and all was good.
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> But - when we return on our next "vacation" we may not have the luxury of a resort having WiFi for it's guests. So, I'm looking for some sort of device that I can use to keep the laptop clock accurate. Internet access would be a bonus, but of most importance is that internal clock.
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> Any suggestions? By the way, a mega-buck device is pretty much out of the question. Just ask my wife... :-)
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> 73, Jim
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> Jim Bennett / W6JHB
> Folsom, CA
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