( 
)468-DC Satellite Time Receiver
Kinemetrics and True Time are two makers of this GOES satellite "time signal" type receiver.
However, they are now obsolete. In early 2005, NOAA stopped (ended, shut-off) the GOES satellite's time signal, making these units unusable for their intended purpose. People across the net have been trying to find a new use for these 468-DC units with no luck. They have been referred to as "expensive paperweights". There have been scant rumors of a replacement antenna which may lock on to a GPS type signal, but this reviewer has yet to find one, nor do I expect to do so anytime soon.
Be forewarned, sellers of these units will not usually mention this information, "hopefully" because they are just unaware.
Always do your research before buying ANY older electronic gear.
Kinemetrics and True Time are two makers of this GOES satellite "time signal" type receiver.
However, they are now obsolete. In early 2005, NOAA stopped (ended, shut-off) the GOES satellite's time signal, making these units unusable for their intended purpose. People across the net have been trying to find a new use for these 468-DC units with no luck. They have been referred to as "expensive paperweights". There have been scant rumors of a replacement antenna which may lock on to a GPS type signal, but this reviewer has yet to find one, nor do I expect to do so anytime soon.
Be forewarned, sellers of these units will not usually mention this information, "hopefully" because they are just unaware.
Always do your research before buying ANY older electronic gear.
Guide created: 04/10/08 (updated 05/13/09)
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