Re: "00:00"

[P3D Wolfie! <werewolf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, 25 Apr 1996, Joerg Meyer [Inf.] wrote:

> On Tue, 23 Apr 1996 11:47:50 +1000 (EST) Wolfie!  <werewolf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 
> >On Beyond 2000, the Australian Version a few years back they showed that 
> >in Germany a system was on trial where one radio station pumped out a time
> >signal which special clocks and watches were always tuned into, no one had
> >to set clocks and none were ever late!
> 
> Yes, indeed this system has been established some years ago here in Germany.
> The time signal from the atomic clock at Brunswick (Braunschweig), Germany,
> is distributed via a 77.5 kHz transmitter at Mainflingen near Frankfurt/Main.
> It is used to sync clocks at train stations, phone companies, etc.
> Even our local church bell is in perfect sync! BTW, in Germany
> displays never show "12:00", because we always use a 24 hour system. :-)
> Anyway, most of my friend's VCRs flash at "00:00"... ;-)

mine would too!
If I let it :)
 
> Recently many alarm clocks and even watches are equipped with a miniature
> receiver that automatically adjusts the clock to atomic time, including
> automatic setting to daylight saving time. I've built my own receiver
> based on a 8039 microcontroller (the signal is easy to decode - I had to
> write 2 kB of microcode only).
> The signal is also distributed with the teletext signal on TV and
> therefore available in more than 30% of all households.
> I think there is a similar radio station in Colorado.

That's a good idea, we have teletext here too, it should be easy to get
the time from that to set the vcr.
 
> >Wolfie!
> >[professional clock setter 'round our area]
> 
> Joerg [never sets the clock manually again]

Lucky you, our house is full of clocks :P
  
BTW: If you can't set your clock, there is something else you can do,
put your clock on the counter option, and it wont flash.

Wolfie!


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