[ct-user] Clock Problems

[jeff.klein at hewitt.com]

Reposted for jeff.klein at hewitt.com

I've used CT for years on a variety of computers. Because I operate a lot 
of VHF contests where time accuracy is important (meteor scatter skeds 
etc.) it's especially helpful to have the clock functioning correctly. 
>From time to time in the past I've noticed the computer's clock off a few 
seconds but never much more than 5-10 seconds over the course of a 
contest. I recently upgraded to a new computer with the latest in 
capabilities and of course, Windows XP. I also loaded an automatic time 
update using Dimensions 4. I've started to run wsjt (psk441) where you 
need a clock that's highly accurate to run the right sequences. So, the 
computer clock is basically right on  all the time. My first serious 
contest with the new computer and the latest version of CT (downloaded 
early Janaury) was the  VHF SS. I noticed as I was entering skeds ahead of 
time that the clock in CT was getting further and further off in accuracy. 
The CT clock was off typically by 2 -3 minutes every hour. I rebooted 
frequently to get it back in synch with the computer clock. The computer 
clock meanwhile was staying accurate. In the past when CT was off a bit it 
was really the computer clock that was off. This time it almost seemed 
like the clock in CT was stopping every time I typed an entry until I hit 
enter. Anyone else experience this and have a suggestion?

Tnx,  Jeff K1TEO