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

The military and aeronautical sectors believe GOS is reliable. It is the primary basis of navigation systems for both.

Assuming you live in a covered area, it's weakness is that it can be jammed but I suppose hobbyists don'r have to worry about that.

Chuck
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From: IRCA <irca-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> on behalf of R. Colin Newell <coffeecanuck@xxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2018 9:42 AM
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Subject: Re: [IRCA] WWV and WWVH to stick around for just a little bit longer

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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