[Elecraft] Time Syncronization

[Joe DeVincentis]

I use a GPS and NMEATime2 from VisualGPS (http://www.visualgps.net).  Works great and I’m not relying on any Internet for time synchronization.

One word of caution, be sure to turn off serial enumeration for the GPS COM port (if it uses one).  Otherwise, Windows will think your GPS is a mouse due to some of the strings the GPS transmits.  This ancient code Microsoft has in Windows to support plug and play of serial mice (who uses serial mice anymore? - I’m not sure you can even buy one these days).  I believe the setting should be off by default, but not in Microsoft’s infinite wisdom.  The serial port enumeration setting is found in the advanced settings for the COM port.  

Joe, KO8V


> On Sep 13, 2017, at 6:26 AM, Krug261--- via Elecraft <elecraft at mailman.qth.net> wrote:
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> After 15 years away from radio, I'm back, and want to enter the digital modes. (How things have changed!) There is much opinion that a computer's onboard time system (Win 10 for me) is inadequate for digital, e.g., the WSJT-X user manual. So...
> 1. Is this a correct assumption in all/most cases?
> 2. Assuming you do feel it's necessary, which synchronization program would you suggest? Considerations: ease of installation, ease of operation (fully behind the scenes transparent?), least "invasive", etc.
> Thanks.Bob, KA2TQVKX3 #9842
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