WWVB atomic signal reception problems

Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 3:46 pm     Post subject: WWVB atomic signal reception problems

I bought the atomic movements from Klockit and positioned the clocks in the building in the location that they need to be located. The WWVB signal must not be strong enough in these locations because they have not synconized. Is there any advice to enhance the WWVB signal so these clocks will work in their current location? I don't want to move the clocks to the window!

Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:22 pm     Post subject:

Moving to the window (at least to catch the signal) might be a good option. The window shold face the direction of Colorado (where the signal originates from). Once the clock catches the signal and adjusts the time, you should be able to move the clock to its permanent location.

That being said, there are a couple of things to remember with an RC movement:

1.) Radio signals are strongest at night (between the hours of 12 and 6) when they are not hampered by solar activity. The clock will have the best possible chance to catch the signal between these hours.
2.) High energy electrical devices (such as computers, florescent lighting, etc) can hamper signal reception. Make certain the clock is not located near any such devices while trying to catch the signal initially.

Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2011 3:53 pm     Post subject:

Thanks for the feedback Chris! I'll give it a try.