Where are the atomic clock transmitter locations?
List of atomic clocks
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| NIST-F1, NIST-F2 | NIST Boulder Laboratories Boulder, Colorado |
| USNO Alternate Master Clock | Schriever Air Force Base El Paso County, Colorado |
| WWV | WWVB Larimer County, Colorado |
| Department of Defense master clock | United States Naval Observatory Washington, D.C. |
What frequency does the atomic clock broadcast on?
60 kHz
In the United States, the signals received by radio controlled clocks originate from NIST Radio Station WWVB, which is located near Fort Collins, Colorado. WWVB broadcasts on a frequency of 60 kHz.
Will my atomic clock update?
Clock never synchronizes to the atomic clock, is off by increments of an hour, or does not adjust to Daylight Savings Time (DST) The Radio Controlled Clock (RCC) is a shortwave signal originating near Fort Collins, Colorado, and travels thousands of miles by bouncing off the ionosphere.
Why does my atomic clock keep changing time zones?
If the atomic radio controlled clock is off by one or more hours, it probably has to do with the time zone setting. Other atomic wall clocks may allow the selection of any time zone, even time zones that are outside the WWVB coverage area. When purchasing a clock, make sure that it can display the correct time zone.
What is an atomic radio controlled clock?
A radio clock or radio-controlled clock (RCC) is a clock that is automatically synchronized by a time code transmitted by a radio transmitter connected to a time standard such as an atomic clock.
How do you set an atomic clock manually?
Atomic Clocks may also be set manually and be very accurate. Simply insert the battery, press your time zone and then press the flap just above the left side of the battery. Hold until you reach the correct time and then release. Your clock is now an accurate quartz clock until it will find the signal.
What are the best atomic clocks?
The three most commonly used types of atomic clock are the cesium atomic beam, the hydrogen maser, and the rubidium gas cell. The cesium clock has high accuracy and good long-term stability. The hydrogen maser has the best stability for periods of up to a few hours.
How do you reset an atomic clock?
Manually reset Sharp atomic clocks by pressing the reset button located on the back of the clock. Keep in mind that Sharp atomic clocks reset automatically once a day.