ClockWatch Radio Sync
Specifications
   

Transmitter received  WWVB
Receive frequency 60 kHz
Transmitter locations Ft. Collins, Colorado USA
Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii, USA
Modulation type  10 dB carrier reduction
Receive bandwidth  7Hz @ 3dB points
S/N @ 50uV/meter  14 dB average daylight background
Reception Est >23 hours/day @ 50 uV/meter
signal strength with background
noise only (electrically noise free
environment)
Time acquisition Approximately 5 minutes for
complete time and flag validation
under noise free signal reception
conditions
Clock absolute accuracy +/- 0.045 sec upon reception .015
sec/hour drift during loss of signal
periods
Clock repeatability +/- 2 milliseconds when "L" indicated
Date range Indicates correct year from 2000 to
2099
Inputs/Connectors RS-232 Setup Interface: DB9 female
The port works at 9600 baud, 8N1.
Power 120VAC to +5VDC adapter (Included) 
Can also operate without adapter using RS-232
Warranty One year 
Weight  1.0 lbs. (0.5 kg)
Temperature 10° to 35°C operating range, 0 to 95% relative humidity, non condensing
Antenna Ferrite loop stick, factory tuned
Size 

Size: 3.6" (w) x 5.4" (l) x 1.0" (t)

Weight: 16 oz. (0.5 kg), not including cable

Cable:  25' of  RS232 cable (included). 

Temperature  10° to +35° C operating range 
Client Software
  • An NIST or NTP client is required for client-side synchronization with the network time server.
  • ClockWatch Client or ClockWatch Client 2000 is recommended for clients running MS Windows.
  • Contact Beagle Software for recommendations on clients for other operating systems.
External Time Sync Protocols Supported
  • NIST
  • Daytime
  • ACTS
  • NTP (RFC 1305)
  • SNTP (RFC 1361)
  • TIME (RFC 868)
Internal Time Sync Client Protocols Supported
  • NIST
  • Daytime
  • NTP (RFC 1305)
  • SNTP (RFC 1361)
  • TIME (RFC 868)
Receiver Dimensions  
5.4 in Long X 3.6 In Wide X 1 in Thick

For more information
Star Sync Product Information:
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  Frequently Asked Questions about Radio time sync
  How does it work?
  Radio Receiver
    Installation Information
    Troubleshooting
   
 

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Last reviewed September 13, 2004