T&T: Atomic watch

[Ron Rogers]

The selection of frequency is more important than transmitter power.

"Broadcast Frequencies
WWV operates in the high frequency (HF) portion of the radio spectrum. The 
station radiates 10,000 W on 5, 10, and 15 MHz; and 2500 W on 2.5 and 20 
MHz. Each frequency is broadcast from a separate transmitter. Although each 
frequency carries the same information, multiple frequencies are used 
because the quality of HF reception depends on many factors such as 
location, time of year, time of day, the frequency being used, and 
atmospheric and ionospheric propagation conditions. The variety of 
frequencies makes it likely that at least one frequency will be usable at 
all times."

Ron Rogers

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Eedy" <meedy at sympatico.ca>


| AT the power levels WWV puts out, you should be able to receive anywhere 
in
| the world
|
| http://tf.nist.gov/stations/wwv.html
|
| I know that 1KW will get you audible voice transmission from Edmonton
| Alberta to Incirlik Turkey and I'm not sure whether that was by the direct
| route or around the world