[ntp:questions] Re: Which PBS station should I use for the time signal?
Brad Houser
bradDOThouser at intel.com
Mon Nov 28 20:42:29 UTC 2005
On Wed, 16 Nov 2005 09:00:13 -0800, Mark Crispin wrote:
> I think that it is a false presumption that the time signal sent by PBS is
> accurate. As far as I can tell, it is set from some operator's watch and
> *not* from an accurate timebase such as GPS or WWV.
That being said I would try both and see how far apart they are from each
other. If they are within a second, it doesn't matter, any more then you
should determine through a GPS or cell phone who is more correct.
Remember you should get it from the cable before it goes into the cable
box.
Brad H
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