I've done several checks against WWV and the PC's clock is now spot on. Yes, I was having driver problems. I explained that. But I'm no longer attempting to use those and have what I believe is a stable driver for my PCI serial ports I just acquired. I'll continue checks against WWV, but as long as it check ok, I'm not going to fix what is now working ok.
Larry W7IN On 5/10/2010 11:47 PM, Greg D. wrote: > Hi Larry, > > Ok, I understand the need for an accurate clock, though I believe you're > expectations for being able to track an overhead pass is pushing the limits > of orbital prediction pretty hard. Another ham I know locally tried this, > and ultimately gave up. His issue was not one of clock accuracy, but of Keps > and the mathematics behind them. > > But, you've still got a PC that isn't working right, and that bugs me. I > just checked my PC, and it was spot on with WWV (clock changed at the chime). > So, a question... Did the clock drift before the serial port was installed? > Perhaps what you need is a new driver or a different type of serial port, if > you haven't exhausted that route already. > > Greg KO6TH > > > <snip> > > _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
