Computer Satellite Controlled Clock

JPDirect · 30th October 2006, 00:27

Hi all,

So British Summer Time's over and we all had to put back our clocks (REALLY enjoyed my extra hour in bed this morning). Then I realised just how many clocks I had to change in the house. What was nice is that the clock in my car had changed by itself - cool!!!!

Brian · 30th October 2006, 00:52

Glad you enjoyed your extra hour in bed JP. I was one of the unfortunates who was working last night and had to do an extra hour. Agree on your point about the auto clock though.

JPDirect · 30th October 2006, 00:56

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Originally Posted by Brian

Glad you enjoyed your extra hour in bed JP. I was one of the unfortunates who was working last night and had to do an extra hour. Agree on your point about the auto clock though.

Cheers Brian,

It's just one less thing to change isn't it? Definately NOT a gimmick. I love the fact that's SO precise. It's accurate to the second!

Think of me now though, I don't finish until 3 (in the AM)!

Brian · 30th October 2006, 00:59

3am!!!!! Thats luxury. I'm on until 7am. Still am off for a fortnight from tomorrow morning. My clock changed in the civic the moment I started it up so agree it is useful and not a gimmick.

Skaven252 · 30th October 2006, 05:14

Seems to be working over here too! When I went driving last night, I noticed that the clock had adjusted itself.

Kpow99 · 30th October 2006, 06:20

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Originally Posted by Brian

3am!!!!! Thats luxury. I'm on until 7am. Still am off for a fortnight from tomorrow morning. My clock changed in the civic the moment I started it up so agree it is useful and not a gimmick.

Me too, 13 hour shift last night wasn't fun, especially as I had to get up at 1pm and then do another 12 shift tonight....soon be off home to bed and a long rest

Funny the clock thing, I sat at work looking at all my 14 pc's and systems checking and waiting for clocks to auto update, some went right away others took an hour. When I got in the car I thought..."How do I change the time?!?!?!" and hey presto changed in front of my eyes

well that was one less job to do before going home

BTW Brian, do you work in Energy?

Copycat · 30th October 2006, 06:48

Huh? Why didn't mine do that? Better check again later, but yesterday it was still showing summer time. Odd.

czechplastik · 30th October 2006, 06:54

Add me to the 13hour shift list. Guess we all do the same job!!!

Uffe · 30th October 2006, 07:02

mine too, had to change it manually yday, I don't think it has any automatic update feature... well, I better stick to RFM (= Read the Fu***** Manual)

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Originally Posted by Copycat

Huh? Why didn't mine do that? Better check again later, but yesterday it was still showing summer time. Odd.

basegreen · 30th October 2006, 07:26

Probably just the Sat Nav models - the time is taken from the GPS satellites.

Kpow99 · 30th October 2006, 07:33

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Originally Posted by czechplastik

Add me to the 13hour shift list. Guess we all do the same job!!!

No we don't

Copycat · 30th October 2006, 08:05

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Originally Posted by basegreen

Probably just the Sat Nav models - the time is taken from the GPS satellites.

Of course. Thanks basegreen. I was beginning to worry.

Uffe · 30th October 2006, 10:23

Thank you basegreen!

Good, now I don't have to do the RFM

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Originally Posted by basegreen

Probably just the Sat Nav models - the time is taken from the GPS satellites.

smiffy · 30th October 2006, 13:04

I found out the hard way that the clock gets updated by the SatNav - my EX was delivered without the cable that connects the SatNav to the rest of the car, so the clock was reading completely the wrong time and there was no way to change it.
I wouldn't have thought that GPS satellites know about Summer Time - more likely done by the operating system in the SatNav - I think Pottsy said it's Windows CE.

basegreen · 30th October 2006, 13:31

GPS sats have UTC time.

Daylight saving etc is done by the OS.

elfa7 · 30th October 2006, 14:37

Wouldn't it be better to keep to GMT all the time ?. This messing about with clocks twice a year is played out.

Kpow99 · 30th October 2006, 14:40

The GPS Sats are just flying Atomic clocks that just send out a beep signal with no data. BG is right the OS will change the time

TheBull · 1st November 2006, 13:47

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Originally Posted by czechplastik

Add me to the 13hour shift list. Guess we all do the same job!!!

I'd look for another job! 13 hour shifts? F**k that!

Kpow99 · 1st November 2006, 23:29

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Originally Posted by TheBull

I'd look for another job! 13 hour shifts? F**k that!

Only once every few years for me that one....as for the shift work....I love it

In a 8 week shift pattern I only work 4 weeks...so do the maths, I work 6 months a year now that ain't too bad is it?!?!?!?

TTDegs · 2nd November 2006, 00:16

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Originally Posted by Kpow99

Only once every few years for me that one....as for the shift work....I love it

In a 8 week shift pattern I only work 4 weeks...so do the maths, I work 6 months a year now that ain't too bad is it?!?!?!?

and then there is the definition of 'work' as well...

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30th October 2006, 00:52	#2 (permalink)
Brian Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 28th June 2006 Location: Forfar, Scotland Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Glad you enjoyed your extra hour in bed JP. I was one of the unfortunates who was working last night and had to do an extra hour. Agree on your point about the auto clock though.

30th October 2006, 00:59	#4 (permalink)
Brian Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 28th June 2006 Location: Forfar, Scotland Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	3am!!!!! Thats luxury. I'm on until 7am. Still am off for a fortnight from tomorrow morning. My clock changed in the civic the moment I started it up so agree it is useful and not a gimmick.

30th October 2006, 05:14	#5 (permalink)
Skaven252 Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 1st June 2006 Location: Espoo, Finland Posts: 239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Seems to be working over here too! When I went driving last night, I noticed that the clock had adjusted itself.

30th October 2006, 06:48	#7 (permalink)
Copycat Galaxy class starship Rocketship door handle Join Date: 5th May 2006 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 1,049 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Huh? Why didn't mine do that? Better check again later, but yesterday it was still showing summer time. Odd.

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czechplastik King of the rodeo Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th October 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 4,492 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Add me to the 13hour shift list. Guess we all do the same job!!!

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basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,864 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Probably just the Sat Nav models - the time is taken from the GPS satellites.

30th October 2006, 13:04	#14 (permalink)
smiffy Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: Buxton, UK Posts: 104 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I found out the hard way that the clock gets updated by the SatNav - my EX was delivered without the cable that connects the SatNav to the rest of the car, so the clock was reading completely the wrong time and there was no way to change it. I wouldn't have thought that GPS satellites know about Summer Time - more likely done by the operating system in the SatNav - I think Pottsy said it's Windows CE.

30th October 2006, 13:31	#15 (permalink)
basegreen Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 15th April 2006 Location: noitacoL Posts: 2,864 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	GPS sats have UTC time. Daylight saving etc is done by the OS.

30th October 2006, 14:37	#16 (permalink)
elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,700 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wouldn't it be better to keep to GMT all the time ?. This messing about with clocks twice a year is played out.

30th October 2006, 14:40	#17 (permalink)
Kpow99 Explosive Mind Unleashed Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th May 2006 Location: London Posts: 535 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The GPS Sats are just flying Atomic clocks that just send out a beep signal with no data. BG is right the OS will change the time