On 8/22/2018 3:10 AM, Don Kirk wrote:
Hi Hank,
The 60 kHz transmissions are done by WWVB. No mention of WWVB being
impacted by the new budget proposal.
Don (wd8dsb)
This is an exact quote from page NIST-25 of the proposed FY2019 NIST budget:
<www.osec.doc.gov/bmi/budget/FY19CBJ/NIST_and_NTIS_FY2019_President's_Budget_for_508_comp.pdf>
"NIST will discontinue the dissemination of the U.S. time and frequency
via the NIST radio stations in Hawaii and Ft. Collins, CO. These radio
stations transmit signals that are used to synchronize consumer
electronic products like wall clocks, clock radios, and wristwatches,
and may be used in other applications like appliances, cameras, and
irrigation controllers."
This clearly and specifically applies to WWVB, even if the call sign
isn't mentioned.
Rick N6RK
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