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Atomic Clock
wallie
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I have an old radio control clock that can't find the signal from Colorado
I changed locations and even put it in the window but this clock can't find the signal or the Colorado center isn't sending it.
So I bought a new one for $9.00 and the same thing, no signal. I set this one manually with no trouble
But the old one I'm having trouble with
There are 5 buttons in the back and u have to set each station with in 8 seconds, hr, min, day, mo, yr, until all stations are set correctly and locked. The sequence is like this 1,3,1,2,3,4,1,2,3,4 1
But the 8 sec. is more like 3 sec
If u goof up u have to start all over
I tried setting this clock in the mirror so I don't have to be turning it around to see if each station is right
I've been playing with this clock since day light saving time started.
Why I fool around with clocks I don't know , every days is 5 o'clock for me
I changed locations and even put it in the window but this clock can't find the signal or the Colorado center isn't sending it.
So I bought a new one for $9.00 and the same thing, no signal. I set this one manually with no trouble
But the old one I'm having trouble with
There are 5 buttons in the back and u have to set each station with in 8 seconds, hr, min, day, mo, yr, until all stations are set correctly and locked. The sequence is like this 1,3,1,2,3,4,1,2,3,4 1
But the 8 sec. is more like 3 sec
If u goof up u have to start all over
I tried setting this clock in the mirror so I don't have to be turning it around to see if each station is right
I've been playing with this clock since day light saving time started.
Why I fool around with clocks I don't know , every days is 5 o'clock for me
Comments
Todd
I had the same problem with mine. I eventually changed the batteries and it seemed to work alot better afterward. Don't know if that was the answer maybe it was like pulling the battery out of your cell phone and putting it back in.
Todd
+1
My atomic clock seems to get the signal when it feels like it. Sometimes takes all day to reset. Or maybe it's over loaded with the spyware the government installs in them to watch us in our homes??[;)]
When the clock reaches 0200, and only after a power-up.
Pull the batteries, put them back in. The clock will immediately open the channel for signal reception, and will stay open until the signal is received. Then the clock will re-open the channel at 0200 every cycle, and remain open until again, a new signal is received.
WWV is transmitting constantly (I forget what times it transmits-in Zulu time-for civillian reception).
Best, Joe
I have several and they do change for daylight savings time. Never had any troible with them. Set your clock facing west and leave it alone. I can take up to 24 hours to set. After it sets move it to where ever you want.
+1 It takes them a little bit to synchronize depending on the signal.
Always accurate and updates for DST.
We have a bunch at work and I spend hours setting them every time DST starts or ends.