On Fri, 17 Oct 2003 14:15:11 UTC, "Mark" wrote:

How do these Radio controlled clocks supposed to work?

The Rugby transmitter sends a continuous time signal. It takes exactly
one minute to send the time *once*. Most clocks try to receive two or
three consecutive signals, with time values that differ by one minute,
before they commit to updating the clock itself. So, a weak signal can
mean they don't ever update, and even a string one will take three or
four minutes.

Bear in mind this is long wave. It's subsceptible to nearby metallic
objects, so try moving the clock around the room and trying again. Try
it upstairs too. Some of them have pretty useless antenna systems.

Try also taking it upstairs!
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