[time-nuts] GPS for use with NTP server?

Hal Murray hmurray at megapathdsl.net
Wed Dec 15 03:44:24 UTC 2010


> I have a question about the GPS recever requirements.  Realistically what
> level of accuracy is required of the 1PPS signal?  The reason I ask is
> because I can buy a Motorola UT+ OnCore for about $15, the CW12+ for about
> double the and a new CW12 for a maybe $90.  My hunch is that the specs on
> the older UT+ are more than enough the NTP which operats at the microsecond
> level. 

How good is your antenna location?

The newer units are probably more sensitive.

If you get a unit with timing mode firmware, it will work with only one 
satellite.


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