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ppeddy · 22 March 2007, 01:08 AM

Anybody obsessed with time? Can't imagine anybody in these forums fits that bill.

Anyway, found a link to phone numbers in the U.S. where you can call and get the exact time.

http://tycho.usno.navy.mil/voice.html

ABushman · 22 March 2007, 08:54 AM

Alternately, you can check this Official US Government Time website -

http://www.time.gov/

The website also provides a rather indepth discussion of all things time-related, and is a good read.

Incurable · 22 March 2007, 11:27 AM

There's a number of ways to get the correct time for those (like me) who are obsessive about it. If you own a shortwave, 5, 10, 12 and 15 MHZ all broadcast the time 24/7 from NIST in Boulder, CO. You can sync your computer if you run a WinXP system from your clock settings dialog box. The last tab lets you sync your computer clock to time.windows.com. Be advised the default sync interval is only once a week so if you want it current, manually update it. Even then, there are possibly latency issues that can cause it to be a few seconds off. Additionally, there are tons of small utilities (many free) that will sync your computer clock to the NIST time servers all around the country. The list of IP addresses is available by going to the link for NIST listed above. Latency is much better using those servers and usually a non-issue. Finally, there are many 'atomic' clocks available for around $25-$50 that sync up at least once a day (and sometimes more) to give you accurate time to the second. For myself, I've got all three... go figure

bwalkerVintage · 23 March 2007, 12:09 AM

I just put a link to this government time server on my browser. http://www.time.gov/timezone.cgi?Pacific/d/-8/java

I actually track my watch error on a daily basis...lol

LOL...ABushman..didn't see your post

nko51 · 27 March 2007, 10:18 AM

[QUOTE=ABushman;196654]Alternately, you can check this Official US Government Time website -

http://www.time.gov/

Nice link! I just set my Rolex by the atomic clock!

Mark · 13 May 2007, 04:44 PM

The time at the top of the forums is synced with the time on your computer. I am using time.nist.gov to keep my computer updated daily.

So in a nutshell ... the time at the top should be dead on !

Enjoy !

Flyjet601 · 15 May 2007, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwalkerVintage

I just put a link to this government time server on my browser. http://www.time.gov/timezone.cgi?Pacific/d/-8/java

I actually track my watch error on a daily basis...lol

A Rolex has NO error....only variations from standard

astcell · 16 May 2007, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flyjet601

A Rolex has NO error....only variations from standard

You used to work for Microsoft, didn't you.

22 March 2007, 01:08 AM	#1
ppeddy Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Watch: me do my thang! Posts: 22	Exact Time in the U.S. Anybody obsessed with time? Can't imagine anybody in these forums fits that bill. Anyway, found a link to phone numbers in the U.S. where you can call and get the exact time. http://tycho.usno.navy.mil/voice.html

22 March 2007, 11:27 AM	#3
Incurable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Pat Location: PNW Watch: your P's and Q's Posts: 2,549	There's a number of ways to get the correct time for those (like me) who are obsessive about it. If you own a shortwave, 5, 10, 12 and 15 MHZ all broadcast the time 24/7 from NIST in Boulder, CO. You can sync your computer if you run a WinXP system from your clock settings dialog box. The last tab lets you sync your computer clock to time.windows.com. Be advised the default sync interval is only once a week so if you want it current, manually update it. Even then, there are possibly latency issues that can cause it to be a few seconds off. Additionally, there are tons of small utilities (many free) that will sync your computer clock to the NIST time servers all around the country. The list of IP addresses is available by going to the link for NIST listed above. Latency is much better using those servers and usually a non-issue. Finally, there are many 'atomic' clocks available for around $25-$50 that sync up at least once a day (and sometimes more) to give you accurate time to the second. For myself, I've got all three... go figure __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 16710 (Blk/Blk) Rolex Explorer 114270 Sinn 356 Sa Flieger Limes Endurance 1Tausend Too many others... #2592 It may seem like I'm doing nothing but, at a cellular level, I'm actually quite busy...

27 March 2007, 10:18 AM	#5
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	[QUOTE=ABushman;196654]Alternately, you can check this Official US Government Time website - http://www.time.gov/ Nice link! I just set my Rolex by the atomic clock! __________________

22 March 2007, 08:54 AM	#2
ABushman Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SoCal, USA Posts: 178	Alternately, you can check this Official US Government Time website - http://www.time.gov/ The website also provides a rather indepth discussion of all things time-related, and is a good read.

23 March 2007, 12:09 AM	#4
bwalkerVintage Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brendan Location: Cougar Country Posts: 825	I just put a link to this government time server on my browser. http://www.time.gov/timezone.cgi?Pacific/d/-8/java I actually track my watch error on a daily basis...lol LOL...ABushman..didn't see your post

13 May 2007, 04:44 PM	#6
Mark TRF Founder Join Date: Nov 2004 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: PAM 187 / SS LV Posts: 719	The time at the top of the forums is synced with the time on your computer. I am using time.nist.gov to keep my computer updated daily. So in a nutshell ... the time at the top should be dead on ! Enjoy !

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