Re: [time-nuts] Need Time Help

2016-10-05 Thread Peter Torry via time-nuts
I must admit to being rather puzzled at the sub microsecond timing requirement as I use ntp to set the W7 clock in my computer and have not had any issues. In fact less than one second is OK for the usual two minute periods that are required to allow for the Faraday rotation. Although I use a G

Re: [time-nuts] Visiting Greenwich

2016-07-07 Thread Peter Torry via time-nuts
Dave, The rules have changed regarding photography for all National Trust properties so click away. Regards Peter On 07/07/2016 21:41, Dave Martindale wrote: Hmm. When I was there yesterday I didn't see any "No Photography" signs, so I photographed lots of the exhibits, including the four

Re: [time-nuts] Visiting Greenwich

2016-07-06 Thread Peter Torry via time-nuts
The original speaking clock ( in use from 1936 to 1963) has been restored to working order and is on show at the British Horological Institute at Upton Hall near Newark (UK). Speaking clock N0 2 that replaced No 1 is quartz controlled and also on view at Upton hall. If anyone would like detail