[Milsurplus] NIST FY 2019 Budget Would Eliminate WWV and WWVH

[Richard Solomon]

Since GPS provides a much more
accurate source for Time and
Frequency signals, I personally think
it is time to retire this relic of the
"Olde Dayes".

73, Dick, W1KSZ

On Fri, Aug 17, 2018 at 5:17 PM Brad <warbird.radios at exchangenet.net> wrote:

> Some of you may rely on WWV or WWVH for precise time signals or for
> frequency calibration of mil and ham gear.
>
>
> According to the NIST website, we as a community may lose this service due
> to a proposed budget cut for FY 2019.
>
>
> https://www.nist.gov/director/fy-2019-presidential-budget-request-summary/fundamental-measurement-quantum-science-and
>
> Scroll down to section on *Illustrative program reductions in FY 2019*
>
>
> Also reported in ARRL Letter for August 16th  and on SWLing Post website
>
>
> https://swling.com/blog/2018/08/nist-fy2019-budget-includes-request-to-shutdown-wwv-and-wwvh/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheSwlingPost+%28The+SWLing+Post%29
>
>
> If this post is inappropriate, I sincerely apologize.
>
>
> Brad KD7GDT
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