Time from NPL (MSF)
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The Time from NPL is a radio signal broadcast from the Anthorn Radio Station near Anthorn, Cumbria, which serves as the United Kingdom's national time reference. The time signal is derived from three
The trideco antenna of the VLF transmitter at Anthorn Radio Station
Received, at Lesvos Island, during the transfer from Rugby to Anthorn
Marine sandglass MMM
DCF77
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DCF77 is a German longwave time signal and standard-frequency radio station. It started service as a standard-frequency station on 1 January 1959. In June 1973, date and time information was added. It
Time from NPL (MSF)
…Similar clocks are available in other regions with standard time transmissions. In fact most radio controlled devices in Europe use the Mainflingen DCF77 signal with its 2000-6000 Km range) As far as users are concerned they are simply clocks with the same features and settings as others, but always…
The low frequency T-aerial antennas of DCF77 in Mainflingen
Low-cost DCF77 receiver
The DCF77 time signal is used by organizations like the Deutsche Bahn railway company to synchronize their station clocks.
The Mainflingen transmitter uses isolated guyed lattice masts to elevate the DCF77 antennas.