[ntp:questions] Two servers, one client : one problem

Rick Jones rick.jones2 at hp.com
Wed May 4 23:56:42 UTC 2011


David Woolley <david at ex.djwhome.demon.invalid> wrote:

> "atomic clock" in quotes is marketing hype for devices that may
> coast with un-temperature controlled crystal accuracy for 24 hours,
> but then be resynchronised, within about 100ms to a radio
> transmission derived from an atomic clock calibrated to a national
> standard, which is in turn calibrated (after the fact) to UTC.

I think I have one of those on the fence surrounding my back yard.  It
worked for a season, perhaps two, and now is toast.  Built for looks
rather than robustness.  The "matching" dial thermometer is still
going strong... :)

rick jones
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