Re: [IRCA] WWV and WWVH to stick around for just a little bit longer

["JOHN FISHER" <jfisher8@xxxxxxxxx>]

Guys, I am with Paul on this one. I cant remember the last time that I used WWV etc for accurate time. If I want accurate time I will go to GPS. If am out of ange of GPS, I am probably out of range of WWV and likely would not have brought a radio for checking time by HF.

Sadly, other than WWVB for some clocks and scientific needs, the time for this government funded service has passed and new technology can do as good a job.


Cheers


John

On 09/30/18, "Paul B. Walker, Jr."  <walkerbroadcasting@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> More reliable then HF.
> 
> On Sun, Sep 30, 2018 at 12:42 PM R. Colin Newell <coffeecanuck@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
> 
> > Sorry — not always reliable Paul.
> >
> > Colin Newell - Victoria - B.C. CANADA -
> >
> > > On Sep 30, 2018, at 9:33 AM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. <
> > walkerbroadcasting@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > >
> > > That’s what GPS, satellite and other more modern technology is for..
> > >
> > > Paul
> > >
> > > On Sun, Sep 30, 2018 at 12:33 PM R. Colin Newell <coffeecanuck@xxxxxxxxx
> > >
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > >> Somewhat off the mark Paul- thousands of fishermen, scientists,
> > jewelers,
> > >> yes hams, soldiers, etc...
> > >>
> > >> I’m sure the list is longer than you think.
> > >>
> > >> Colin Newell - Victoria - B.C. CANADA -
> > >>
> > >>> On Sep 30, 2018, at 9:22 AM, Paul B. Walker, Jr. <
> > >> walkerbroadcasting@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>> I can argue for possibly keeping WWVB for the clocks, watches and
> > stuff...
> > >>> but it often doesnt work in big cities with lots of noise. WWV and WWVH
> > >>> serve no real purpose except a bunch of nostalgia and some propagation
> > >>> checks for DX'ers. If WWV and WWVH goes.. and it saves some money..
> > >>> .several million, I won't be sad.
> > >>>
> > >>> Paul
> > >>>>
> > >>>
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