[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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