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24 hour clocks
I'm looking to buy one online, since there don't seem to be any purveyors in
my area. I'd like to hear some recommendations for brands. I've found several styles, but I'm hoping to find one that's easiest to read quickly. (Some look like they'll take a couple of seconds of deciphering.) I'm thinking of going digital for that reason, but I have to admit I kind of like the way the analog clocks look in the shack photos that I've been seeing lately. Does anyone out there prefer a particular brand or face-style over any other? Or is this just a case of "I'll get used to it over time"? That's what I suspect, but what with all of the years of experience in here, I'd be a fool not to avail myself of some of it. ;) |
Honus wrote: I'm looking to buy one online, since there don't seem to be any purveyors in my area. I'd like to hear some recommendations for brands. I've found several styles, but I'm hoping to find one that's easiest to read quickly. (Some look like they'll take a couple of seconds of deciphering.) I'm thinking of going digital for that reason, but I have to admit I kind of like the way the analog clocks look in the shack photos that I've been seeing lately. Does anyone out there prefer a particular brand or face-style over any other? Or is this just a case of "I'll get used to it over time"? That's what I suspect, but what with all of the years of experience in here, I'd be a fool not to avail myself of some of it. ;) MFJ is the most common brand, and the quality of their clocks ranges from so-so to excellent, depending on what you want to pay. I bought mine on EBay - cheap, and no problems at all after 2 years. Tony |
go digital. i got 2 here from Universal Radio.
1- local, 24 hour time. 2- UTC, 24 hour time. both atomic set, or what ever its called. really cool. can read either from across the room. both were under $30 each. real easy to read. check out Universal Radio. or, google lacrosse. about the same price anywhere. i bought from Universal as support for my favorite radio dealer. they both have day, date, and inside temp. believe rat shack has them also... Drifter... |
Greetings,
Have a look at this "QSL-ware software" clock. It also has a selection of other useful tools. http://www.taborsoft.com/softstuff/idwiz/ Cheers, Jim -- email sent to: is discarded without being seen. Sorry for any inconvenience. |
In article 4Fj3d.3745$Ii2.3736@trnddc09,
"Honus" wrote: I'm looking to buy one online, since there don't seem to be any purveyors in my area. I'd like to hear some recommendations for brands. I've found several styles, but I'm hoping to find one that's easiest to read quickly. (Some look like they'll take a couple of seconds of deciphering.) I'm thinking of going digital for that reason, but I have to admit I kind of like the way the analog clocks look in the shack photos that I've been seeing lately. Does anyone out there prefer a particular brand or face-style over any other? Or is this just a case of "I'll get used to it over time"? That's what I suspect, but what with all of the years of experience in here, I'd be a fool not to avail myself of some of it. ;) I bought a La Crosse technology model WS-8007U from Radio shack for about $24. I have the clock set to UTC time so it shows me the UTC date and day. This unit also has moon phase and room temperature. I have found all these displays handy at times. This clock synchronizes to WWVB and I can only recall one time for a few days that it did not receive a good signal from WWVB in southern California. It is a shelf model that can also hang on the wall if you prefer and it has a BIG DISPLAY easily seen from across the room. -- Telamon Ventura, California |
I use a Radio Shack 63-959 travel clock.About $14.95. It can be set for 12 or 24 hour time, shows temp, date and day of the week and can be set for alarm. Hard shell case flips down to make a base. Runs on one AAA battery. Nothing fancy, but it works. Just set it for UTC. Pete Honus wrote: I'm looking to buy one online, since there don't seem to be any purveyors in my area. I'd like to hear some recommendations for brands. I've found several styles, but I'm hoping to find one that's easiest to read quickly. (Some look like they'll take a couple of seconds of deciphering.) I'm thinking of going digital for that reason, but I have to admit I kind of like the way the analog clocks look in the shack photos that I've been seeing lately. Does anyone out there prefer a particular brand or face-style over any other? Or is this just a case of "I'll get used to it over time"? That's what I suspect, but what with all of the years of experience in here, I'd be a fool not to avail myself of some of it. ;) |
I have written a .NET application that will display various times around the
world, does anyone use the computer near their radio and would like to have something like this? If so what features would people expect? Let me know and I will try to put something together. "Honus" wrote in message news:4Fj3d.3745$Ii2.3736@trnddc09... I'm looking to buy one online, since there don't seem to be any purveyors in my area. I'd like to hear some recommendations for brands. I've found several styles, but I'm hoping to find one that's easiest to read quickly. (Some look like they'll take a couple of seconds of deciphering.) I'm thinking of going digital for that reason, but I have to admit I kind of like the way the analog clocks look in the shack photos that I've been seeing lately. Does anyone out there prefer a particular brand or face-style over any other? Or is this just a case of "I'll get used to it over time"? That's what I suspect, but what with all of the years of experience in here, I'd be a fool not to avail myself of some of it. ;) |
A wile I baught this nice BIG tight LED $9.99 clock in Raindew, I then
looked up the IC data. All I had to do is ground 1 pin and it went to 24 Hr mode. Trick is the clock must be a full 4 digit display (not a 3-1/2). Many IC's will do this. -Joe "Honus" wrote in message news:4Fj3d.3745$Ii2.3736@trnddc09... I'm looking to buy one online, since there don't seem to be any purveyors in my area. I'd like to hear some recommendations for brands. I've found several styles, but I'm hoping to find one that's easiest to read quickly. (Some look like they'll take a couple of seconds of deciphering.) I'm thinking of going digital for that reason, but I have to admit I kind of like the way the analog clocks look in the shack photos that I've been seeing lately. Does anyone out there prefer a particular brand or face-style over any other? Or is this just a case of "I'll get used to it over time"? That's what I suspect, but what with all of the years of experience in here, I'd be a fool not to avail myself of some of it. ;) --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.764 / Virus Database: 511 - Release Date: 9/15/2004 |
Telamon wrote: In article 4Fj3d.3745$Ii2.3736@trnddc09, "Honus" wrote: I'm looking to buy one online, since there don't seem to be any purveyors in my area. I'd like to hear some recommendations for brands. I've found several styles, but I'm hoping to find one that's easiest to read quickly. (Some look like they'll take a couple of seconds of deciphering.) I'm thinking of going digital for that reason, but I have to admit I kind of like the way the analog clocks look in the shack photos that I've been seeing lately. Does anyone out there prefer a particular brand or face-style over any other? Or is this just a case of "I'll get used to it over time"? That's what I suspect, but what with all of the years of experience in here, I'd be a fool not to avail myself of some of it. ;) I bought a La Crosse technology model WS-8007U from Radio shack for about $24. I have the clock set to UTC time so it shows me the UTC date and day. This unit also has moon phase and room temperature. I have found all these displays handy at times. This clock synchronizes to WWVB and I can only recall one time for a few days that it did not receive a good signal from WWVB in southern California. It is a shelf model that can also hang on the wall if you prefer and it has a BIG DISPLAY easily seen from across the room. I picked up a regular clock for two or three dollars in a yard sale and cut twelve small squares of freezer tape to stick by the other numbers. Numbered them from 13 to 23 plus 00. Works great as long as I put one "C" battery in it about once a year. |
helmsman wrote:
Put a free one on your computer. http://www.pawprint.net/software/ Here's another free one. Very attention-getting! http://www.lares.dti.ne.jp/~yugo/sto.../03/index.html -- Mike KD7PVT NAR #70953 - Sr/HPR Level-1 ~ BEMRC - NAR Section #627 NO Junk Email, please! Real email to: amphoto [at] blarg [dot] net. WANTED: Experienced Kamikaze Pilot |
On Sun, 19 Sep 2004 17:49:52 GMT, "Honus"
wrote: I'm looking to buy one online, since there don't seem to be any purveyors in my area. I'd like to hear some recommendations for brands. I've found several styles, but I'm hoping to find one that's easiest to read quickly. (Some look like they'll take a couple of seconds of deciphering.) I'm thinking of going digital for that reason, but I have to admit I kind of like the way the analog clocks look in the shack photos that I've been seeing lately. Does anyone out there prefer a particular brand or face-style over any other? Or is this just a case of "I'll get used to it over time"? That's what I suspect, but what with all of the years of experience in here, I'd be a fool not to avail myself of some of it. ;) Here's an online place that carries all the LaCrosse atomic clocks: http://partshelf.com/time.html I bought the WS8007 with the oak trim. 12/24 hour. Can be set in UTC. Comes in cherry wood trim too. Warning: If you want to operate in 24 hour mode, don't buy the LaCrosse 6000 series. They don't display the entire first number (2) when in 24 hour mode. That said, the 8000 series clocks work well. I have one in my basement that receives fine (in Michigan). Jim |
"Honus" wrote in message news:4Fj3d.3745$Ii2.3736@trnddc09... I'm looking to buy one online, since there don't seem to be any purveyors in my area. I'd like to hear some recommendations for brands. I've found several styles, but I'm hoping to find one that's easiest to read quickly. (Some look like they'll take a couple of seconds of deciphering.) I'm thinking of going digital for that reason, but I have to admit I kind of like the way the analog clocks look in the shack photos that I've been seeing lately. Does anyone out there prefer a particular brand or face-style over any other? Or is this just a case of "I'll get used to it over time"? That's what I suspect, but what with all of the years of experience in here, I'd be a fool not to avail myself of some of it. ;) Thanks to everyone for all of those responses! |
"Steve Silverwood" wrote in message t... In article 4Fj3d.3745$Ii2.3736@trnddc09, honus1 @earthlink.net.is.invalid says... I'm looking to buy one online, since there don't seem to be any purveyors in my area. I'd like to hear some recommendations for brands. I've found several styles, but I'm hoping to find one that's easiest to read quickly. (Some look like they'll take a couple of seconds of deciphering.) I'm thinking of going digital for that reason, but I have to admit I kind of like the way the analog clocks look in the shack photos that I've been seeing lately. Having worked for chain drug stores for years, whenever any 'store brand' items were returned by customers, they would wind up in the trash can (not returnable to manufacturer). You wouldn't believe how many fans, radios, mag flashlights, etc., I 'removed' from the trash--now working nicely. On two separate occasions, I acquired 'store' clocks, the big (14" diameter Seth Thomas variety) which fell from the wall dislodging the hands, eventually winding up in the trash. I hanged them in my shack (one set for UTC). A simple dismantling and the hands were replaced. Since one case was broken, I dismantled it, removed the hour hand, painted it red, and added it to the other clock. I also printed out a small set of numerals in bold, ranging from 00, 13, 14 - 23, and taped them with invisible tape forming an inner ring indicating UTC on the clock face. The painted hand was set to UTC. So twice a year, a simple dismantling (3 screws) and I reset the 'standard' hand. Bottom line, you could do the same with any 2 similar clocks, or even make your own with an inexpensive clock module and extra hand. HankG |
HankG wrote: "Steve Silverwood" wrote in message t... In article 4Fj3d.3745$Ii2.3736@trnddc09, honus1 @earthlink.net.is.invalid says... I'm looking to buy one online, since there don't seem to be any purveyors in my area. I'd like to hear some recommendations for brands. I've found several styles, but I'm hoping to find one that's easiest to read quickly. (Some look like they'll take a couple of seconds of deciphering.) I'm thinking of going digital for that reason, but I have to admit I kind of like the way the analog clocks look in the shack photos that I've been seeing lately. Having worked for chain drug stores for years, whenever any 'store brand' items were returned by customers, they would wind up in the trash can (not returnable to manufacturer). You wouldn't believe how many fans, radios, mag flashlights, etc., I 'removed' from the trash--now working nicely. On two separate occasions, I acquired 'store' clocks, the big (14" diameter Seth Thomas variety) which fell from the wall dislodging the hands, eventually winding up in the trash. I hanged them in my shack (one set for UTC). A simple dismantling and the hands were replaced. Since one case was broken, I dismantled it, removed the hour hand, painted it red, and added it to the other clock. I also printed out a small set of numerals in bold, ranging from 00, 13, 14 - 23, and taped them with invisible tape forming an inner ring indicating UTC on the clock face. The painted hand was set to UTC. So twice a year, a simple dismantling (3 screws) and I reset the 'standard' hand. Bottom line, you could do the same with any 2 similar clocks, or even make your own with an inexpensive clock module and extra hand. Seth Thomas still makes some apparently. This will get you to one, and there is at least another the http://www.seththomas.com/shopping.c...Selecte d=399 Not quite the same as the one I bought 20 years ago and have here in the shack: http://www.iserv.net/~n8kdv/pics.htm dxAce |
"dxAce" wrote in message ... Seth Thomas still makes some apparently. This will get you to one, and there is at least another the http://www.seththomas.com/shopping.c...Selecte d=399 Not quite the same as the one I bought 20 years ago and have here in the shack: http://www.iserv.net/~n8kdv/pics.htm Eh. I like yours better. It looks easier to read with a quick glance. |
"dxAce" wrote in message ... HankG wrote: "Steve Silverwood" wrote in message t... In article 4Fj3d.3745$Ii2.3736@trnddc09, honus1 @earthlink.net.is.invalid says... I'm looking to buy one online, since there don't seem to be any purveyors in my area. I'd like to hear some recommendations for brands. I've found several styles, but I'm hoping to find one that's easiest to read quickly. (Some look like they'll take a couple of seconds of deciphering.) I'm thinking of going digital for that reason, but I have to admit I kind of like the way the analog clocks look in the shack photos that I've been seeing lately. Having worked for chain drug stores for years, whenever any 'store brand' items were returned by customers, they would wind up in the trash can (not returnable to manufacturer). You wouldn't believe how many fans, radios, mag flashlights, etc., I 'removed' from the trash--now working nicely. On two separate occasions, I acquired 'store' clocks, the big (14" diameter Seth Thomas variety) which fell from the wall dislodging the hands, eventually winding up in the trash. I hanged them in my shack (one set for UTC). A simple dismantling and the hands were replaced. Since one case was broken, I dismantled it, removed the hour hand, painted it red, and added it to the other clock. I also printed out a small set of numerals in bold, ranging from 00, 13, 14 - 23, and taped them with invisible tape forming an inner ring indicating UTC on the clock face. The painted hand was set to UTC. So twice a year, a simple dismantling (3 screws) and I reset the 'standard' hand. Bottom line, you could do the same with any 2 similar clocks, or even make your own with an inexpensive clock module and extra hand. Seth Thomas still makes some apparently. This will get you to one, and there is at least another the http://www.seththomas.com/shopping.c...Selecte d=399 Not quite the same as the one I bought 20 years ago and have here in the shack: http://www.iserv.net/~n8kdv/pics.htm dxAce Nice clock (yours). I didn't like the inner ring of numerals on that ST since they were arranged radially rather than perpendicular to the vertical axis (yours and mine). Because of a space limitation, I found it very convenient to have Standard Time and UTC displayed on the one clockface. HankG |
HankG wrote: "dxAce" wrote in message ... HankG wrote: "Steve Silverwood" wrote in message t... In article 4Fj3d.3745$Ii2.3736@trnddc09, honus1 @earthlink.net.is.invalid says... I'm looking to buy one online, since there don't seem to be any purveyors in my area. I'd like to hear some recommendations for brands. I've found several styles, but I'm hoping to find one that's easiest to read quickly. (Some look like they'll take a couple of seconds of deciphering.) I'm thinking of going digital for that reason, but I have to admit I kind of like the way the analog clocks look in the shack photos that I've been seeing lately. Having worked for chain drug stores for years, whenever any 'store brand' items were returned by customers, they would wind up in the trash can (not returnable to manufacturer). You wouldn't believe how many fans, radios, mag flashlights, etc., I 'removed' from the trash--now working nicely. On two separate occasions, I acquired 'store' clocks, the big (14" diameter Seth Thomas variety) which fell from the wall dislodging the hands, eventually winding up in the trash. I hanged them in my shack (one set for UTC). A simple dismantling and the hands were replaced. Since one case was broken, I dismantled it, removed the hour hand, painted it red, and added it to the other clock. I also printed out a small set of numerals in bold, ranging from 00, 13, 14 - 23, and taped them with invisible tape forming an inner ring indicating UTC on the clock face. The painted hand was set to UTC. So twice a year, a simple dismantling (3 screws) and I reset the 'standard' hand. Bottom line, you could do the same with any 2 similar clocks, or even make your own with an inexpensive clock module and extra hand. Seth Thomas still makes some apparently. This will get you to one, and there is at least another the http://www.seththomas.com/shopping.c...Selecte d=399 Not quite the same as the one I bought 20 years ago and have here in the shack: http://www.iserv.net/~n8kdv/pics.htm dxAce Nice clock (yours). I didn't like the inner ring of numerals on that ST since they were arranged radially rather than perpendicular to the vertical axis (yours and mine). Because of a space limitation, I found it very convenient to have Standard Time and UTC displayed on the one clockface. Universal has some that are similar: http://www.rffun.com/catalog/clocks/4437.html http://www.rffun.com/catalog/clocks/3026.html And one different: http://www.rffun.com/catalog/clocks/1289.html dxAce Michigan http://www.iserv.net/~n8kdv/dxpage.htm |
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