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Results of 2001 Customer Satisfaction Survey - Customer Comments
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| Would the value of this service be decreased if only a high quality voice announcement were available without the weather, geo alert or GPS status information? | |
| S1-0500 | Because I need the geo alert data for filing a daily solar activity report. |
| S1-0501 | Sometimes I do not access to an HF RECEIVER and Would like to get marine info as well as time... |
| S1-0502 | "GPS Status is not always available, or delayed from other sources." |
| S1-0503 | leave the thing alone |
| S1-0504 | There is a definite need for availaility of radio frequency standards. |
| S1-0505 | I use these features |
| S1-0506 | They are informative |
| S1-0507 | Quality is more important than quantity. Much rather have a robot voice tell more information than a sexy voice telling only time. |
| S1-0508 | The military uses all of this information extensively. |
| S1-0509 | it is faster just to hear the time |
| S1-0510 | "People without shortwave radio's, to my knowledge, would have no other easy way to obtain this information. " |
| S1-0511 | It seems on the face of it to be a decrease in information |
| S1-0512 | "The added information, at least on the telephone, makes for something to listen to as one waits for the time and beep to come around." |
| S1-0513 | The time only service is available from other sources such as the National Observatory service. |
| S1-0514 | I prefer the digital read out |
| S1-0515 | I use much more than just the voice announcement. |
| S1-0516 | "With all the solar flares we have had, outages exist which can only be surmounted via landline" |
| S1-0517 | "Telephone signals can be routed via geosynch. satellites, making time too inaccurate." |
| S1-0518 | "Telephone signal might be via geosynchronous satellite, resulting in a delay larger than our accuracy needs." |
| S1-0519 | "I believe in this day and age, we should be able to get all the info that is avbl and can be sent out." |
| S1-0520 | These services provide a valuable tool to QRP Amateur Operators as well as Short Wave Listeners. 73 de K9DI |
| S1-0521 | "I use WWV, WWVH to verify the operation of my radio station for time and frequency accuracy. I also use the signal to determine along with geo alerts to determine the propogation conditions of the H.F. frequencies. " |
| S1-0522 | as a ham radio operator we depend on this during hurricanes and emergencies. |
| S1-0523 | "When HF is affected, this service is very useful!" |
| S1-0524 | "Because my radio reception is so poor here in TX, that sometimes the only way I can get the geo and gps info is via phone." |
| S1-0525 | other information is needed and used |
| S1-0526 | it is useful to have this as a backup |
| S1-0527 | "Too many users use radio signals to access time services. What if the Internet goes down??A distinct possibility in severe weather,Etc." |
| S1-0528 | geo alert is very useful for HF propagation |
| S1-0529 | depend on fone line to get through when radio redeption bad or impossible. |
| S1-0530 | "All facets are important! the system as it stands should be updated, these function are """"Where we go for the real info that can be counted on to be accurate " |
| S1-0531 | "You have the easies access for me. Additionally, I can access the radio information with battery powered instruments in times when the power grid is down (storms). I live in a costal region." |
| S1-0532 | Weather is too important of a feature. GPS status will become increasingly important in the future. |
| S1-0533 | We use the service to calibrate out equipment |
| S1-0534 | i use the geo alert for best propagation paths on hf |
| S1-0535 | "I use the GPS info daily in the field, were there is no phone or internet. Also the 10mhz for time in the field of the time a report is filed." |
| S1-0536 | often the easiest way to catch this info on an as-needed basis. |
| S1-0537 | "I answered yes in the assumption that if wwv hf was not available, then my only resource would be by phone. I would then naturally need the voice weather." |
| S1-0538 | "if radio is not available, the phones are...and I would want the full service!!!Why not?" |
| S1-0539 | I believe that this information is useful |
| S1-0540 | The various services offered are used by different people at different times. To remove them would deny them access to a valuable resource. |
| S1-0541 | Automated equipment would stop working and could cause significant degradation of usefulness. |
| S1-0542 | Geo Alert is important for keeping track of HF propagation conditions. GPS info important for keeping track of integrity. |
| S1-0543 | Geo alerts are important in our communications work. Your weather reports are an important fall-back should other maritime weather outlets fail (which they do). GPS Status is important in military and mapping operations. |
| S1-0544 | "GPS info is important, especially when WWV signal is unavailable due to interference." |
| S1-0545 | "If HF radio propagation is poor, obtaining geo alert info via this method is a good backup." |
| S1-0546 | Weather and GPS info is important. |
| S1-0547 | WWV Radio not always available so specific timed broadcast on particular minute such as geo alert always accessable by phone. |
| S1-0548 | Yes... I'm an amateur radio operator and the GEO info helps me to know if I can make contacts. |
| S1-0549 | I would be receiving less information that may be useful to me. |
| S1-0550 | geo alert is quite useful to me |
| S1-0551 | i like to listen to the geo and gps status |
| S1-0552 | If you don't use these services you wouldn't understand their value. |
| S1-0553 | It is the most convenient source for all of these services. |
| S1-0554 | Geo's keep me abreast of LF and HF propigation conditions for international shortwave reception. |
| S1-0555 | Tone time signals with a 'tick'are much more useful than a service without these enhancements. |
| S1-0556 | Could have a separate phone number. |
| S1-0557 | thats why I use it |
| S1-0558 | WWV is the best source for this information |
| S1-0559 | "I feel the voice announcements re: Wx, GAlerts, & GPS stat is desireable." |
| S1-0560 | "I am a ham radio operator and my uses of the broadcasts will vary with my project needs. The broadcasts are invaluable aids in tuning my receivers, especially the tube type radios that tend to drift. " |
| S1-0561 | "This service provides information instantly, without waiting for the regular time on WWV/WWVH when needed. " |
| S1-0562 | "Available for a very long time, those of us who use them have grown used to them and rely on them. With time announce only it sounds less professional...less reliable. I like the 'scientific, official, military' character of the service." |
| S1-0563 | "Even though I rarely use the information, it's good to have a place I can count on when I DO need it." |
| S1-0564 | The very first service I check for any of this infomation is WWV. I have been doing so for many years. |
| S1-0565 | I use this information very frequently! |
| S1-0566 | WX & geo alerts are valuable sources for aviation flight planning. |
| S1-0567 | Need Geo-Alert from telephone sometimes. |
| S1-0568 | I use these announcements for navagation information |
| S1-0569 | The WX is extremly important to me |
| S1-0570 | Weather reports are important to both aviators and sailors. |
| S1-0571 | "like to know location of weather systems, and if ther is a geo magnetic storm going on" |
| S1-0572 | "As it is, it is a very convenient single point of information." |
| S1-0573 | "Please keep WWV on the air, as it is vital for frequency and time measurements." |
| S1-0574 | It's nice to be able to get all of the above in one call if we need it. |
| S1-0575 | "Retain the 1s ticks, but otherwise, I wouldn't miss anything else." |
| S1-0576 | Set clocks manually |
| S1-0577 | Because it would decrease the information station loke WWV offered listeners |
| S1-0578 | It justwould. |
| S1-0579 | THIS INFO IS USEFUL FOR EVERY DAY OPERATION |
| S1-0580 | "propagation users would lose valuable info. as to upcoming solar events, and major disturbances that affects communications. GPS is touchy...how many make full use of this implementation is not known to me, so i will refrain from commenting." |
| S1-0581 | I LOOK FOR IT |
| S1-0582 | Need the extra time to set clocks |
| S1-0583 | "Additional information valuable for technical reference, as a reliable standard." |
| S1-0584 | I am an Aircraft Dispatcher |
| S1-0585 | I use this only to pick up geoalerts when unable to copy wwv/h and also unable to retrieve via internet; with the internet svc the phone is much less important. |
| S1-0586 | Because I like all the info you all can give |
| S1-0587 | Need to know ionosheric conditions and predictions |
| S1-0588 | the voice time indication and some indication of 1/2 minute interval are important. the rest is somewhat distracting |
| S1-0589 | LESS INFORMATION AVAILABLE |
| S1-0590 | LESS INFORMATION AVAILABLE |
| S1-0591 | "the geo alert and weather are useful and important, there's no other sources for these that I am aware of." |
| S1-0592 | These are important data especially in emergency situations when more modern technology is down! |
| S1-0593 | "During times high geomagnetic activity it isn't always possible to hear the voice bulletins over the interference. That's why the telephone service is important. It is far more useful than the UK's, """"Speaking Clock."""" " |
| S1-0594 | Propagation reports are very useful for shortwave operation. |
| S1-0595 | Geo Alert is very valuable to Ham radio operators to predict band conditions. The best case you can figure which band to talk to your buddy. The worst case it could be life of death if one is aiding hurricane or some other disaster victims. |
| S1-0596 | The Geo Alert and weather data is helpful too. |
| S1-0597 | "I use the service to predict propagation conditions. Also, if it's not BROADCASTED, I have less visibility of how 5, 10, 15, and 20Mhz propagate. " |
| S1-0598 | "Interests very among individuals. Suggest a quick """"press (number) to omit geo/GPS"""" at the beginning." |
| S1-0599 | Amateur Radio service propagation forecast |
| S1-0600 | I use the GEO and weather for predicting radio frequency propergation |
| S1-0601 | all info is important! |
| S1-0602 | Do Not Use |
| S1-0603 | I use it primarily for GEO alerts/propagation forecasts. |
| S1-0604 | Weather alert's are important to everyone and also Geo results. |
| S1-0605 | SOME PEOPLE MAY NOT HAVE THE VOICE SOFYWARE TO RUN THE SOUNDS. |
| S1-0606 | "If HF conditions are poor or unavailable, then telephone may be the only way to get the geo alert or GPS status information." |
| S1-0607 | "geo alertmweather, andgps are important" |
| S1-0608 | i can not always have my radio with me |
| S1-0609 | VITAL FOR MARINE AND ALASKA OPERATION. |
| S1-0610 | Currently my only use is time. |
| S1-0611 | Like to receive all other information. |
| S1-0612 | Don't use others |
| S1-0613 | Don't use when I can get the info free on HF radio! |
| S1-0614 | waste of time looking elsewere |
| S1-0615 | Geo Alert data extremely valuable; usual reason for calling. |
| S1-0616 | comment |
| S1-0617 | "While I don't use the weather, geo alert or GPS status information, some may rely on it. If it is available via other means, thus making it redundant on the broadcasts, then deleting it may provide a cost savings." |
| S1-0618 | "My main interest is the 'other' data provided (geo alerts). If they are gone, so am I." |
| S1-0619 | The geo alert is important for determining the reasons for poor radio propagation when those reasons are interfering with wwv and wwvh. |
| S1-0620 | Sometimes one needs a confirmation on geo status relating to scientific experiments and also gps status when not near a hf radio. |
| S1-0621 | The geo and gps info is important for my job and this info is goo info to have. |
| S1-0622 | "Propagation programs, MINIPROP PLUS" |
| S1-0623 | your telephone service is my sole source for information. |
| S1-0624 | GPS status important |
| S1-0625 | "The other information is imporntant, too." |
| S1-0626 | I use the GEO alert information. |
| S1-0627 | "If I am using the telephone, circumstances are that it is difficult for me to obtain the other information by other means." |
| S1-0628 | "A lot of thee the time HF is noisy or inaudible and the telephone is the only way to contact WWV/WWH (yess, we do it in flight on the star phone)." |
| S1-0629 | One-stop-shopping. Everything I need in one location. |
| S1-0630 | "Voice broadcast are sometimes garbled or parts of it lost during transmission due to weather conditions, atmosphere conditions or """"skip"""" :" |
| S1-0631 | useful if radio contact is unavailable |
| S1-0632 | It is nice to know that these service are available if needed |
| S1-0633 | It would require going to another source for the information. It needs to be kept simple and convienient |
| S1-0634 | "The geo alerts are kind of nice, but the info is more readily available over the internet." |
| S1-0635 | How else would I find out about gps status? |
| S1-0636 | Not necessary |
| S1-0637 | I use the weather info for my hobbies. |
| S1-0638 | Where else would we get the info? |
| S1-0639 | "Although I use only the time announcements, I feel these other services are important to others." |
| S1-0640 | "It's nice to hear the seconds tick off, and the other information is potentially very useful." |
| S1-0641 | Info not available eleswhere would be excluded. |
| S1-0642 | weather and geo alerts more up to date and available than other services. |
| S1-0643 | I like all the information you provide and rely on it |
| S1-0644 | "Service is very useful regarding radio propagation. Useful to be able to hear a time signal, particularly from Hawaii, here is S. Florida" |
| S1-0645 | We are a GPS product producing company and the additional GPS information is very useful. |
| S1-0646 | If I have trouble with my GPS this would be the first place I would look for answers. The media is not much help unless everyone has a need. |
| S1-0647 | "I think all the services have grate value to meny users for reasons of choise and need," |
| S1-0648 | Need gps status |
| S1-0649 | GPS status very important when troubleshooting problems relasted to Spectracom time clocks at many police departments. used for syncing voice logging recorders. |
| S1-0650 | "The more information, the better" |
| S1-0651 | use time check the most |
| S1-0652 | It is important to know the condition of band and current weather. |
| S1-0653 | Radio announcements are much easier to hear than getting the information on my computer. |
| S1-0654 | I don't always have access to shorwave receiver to receive the broadcasts. |
| S1-0655 | Any decrease of information would reasonably be viewed as a decrease in service. |
| S1-0656 | All the other information is still important and unavailable elsewhere. I can dial the speaking telephone in my community but they do not provide this information. |
| S1-0657 | I use the Geo info for amateur radio propagation assistance |
| S1-0658 | Takes less time. |
| S1-0659 | Alternative to WWV and WWVH broadcasts when radio receiver not available. |
| S1-0660 | "I only use telephone service as a """"last ditch"""" resort." |
| S1-0661 | Because people who use these services would no longer have access on the phone line. |
| S1-0662 | That is one of the primary information resources I use. |
| S1-0663 | I call to get Geo Alerts during radio blackouts. |
| S1-0664 | "If reception conditions are poor, the telephone service may be the only reliable method of obtaining geo alert or GPS status information." |
| S1-0665 | I use the geo alert to figure radio propagation |
| S1-0666 | i don't get voice |
| S1-0667 | I use these services. I use the telephone on those rare occasions when the radio broadcasts are unavailable and I would find it a severe disadvantage if these services were missing. |
| S1-0668 | Can receive this info. if above is not available. |
| S1-0669 | Geo Alerts are very important in evaluating propagation. |
| S1-0670 | "In a time of a National Emergency, if it helps the bad guy's the range should be limited to the U.S.." |
| S1-0671 | "Know of no other trustworthy source for the GPS status. Trust Federal Agency. Sometimes it's just reassuring to check and see the world's still functioning, which, while perhaps of no practical utility is nevertheless very important to me." |
| S1-0672 | "Only Access local Time & Temp & Weather, WWV & WWVH could use #800 number" |
| S1-0673 | Geo Alert info used for propagation info. |
| S1-0674 | It is a good backup when I cannot receive WWV |
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| S1-0676 | All info is important |
| S1-0677 | The GPS status information has proven very useful in the past. |
| S1-0678 | Faster calls |
| S1-0679 | Harder to track what time it is within a minute according to WWV programming guide. Sometimes not near a radio to hear the alerts especially when trying to debug GPS or geo-storm situation. |
| S1-0680 | Very Important |
| S1-0681 | Used only electronicly. |
| S1-0682 | gps infomation is useful |
| S1-0683 | No opinion |
| S1-0684 | "because you wouldn't have the weather, geo alert or GPS status ... duh." |
| S1-0685 | Just want the time from telephone service |
| S1-0686 | Other info is important to me. |
| S1-0687 | "For those times when a shortwave raio isn't available, it's the only way to get all this information." |
| S1-0688 | I sometimes want the other info. Having a choice like computer voice of time every ten seconds and if any touch tone key was press changing to WWV would cover both needs. |
| S1-0689 | geo alert and gps status is important to me |
| S1-0690 | This goes hand-in-hand with the rest of the broadcast |
| S1-0691 | Where else would we get that information that is accurate and reliable. |
| S1-0692 | easier access to all |
| S1-0693 | I RELY ON THE PROPGATION REPORTS VERY OFTEN |
| S1-0694 | "I rely on the geo, weather, and GPS info. Their absence would hamper me." |
| S1-0695 | "Mostly because these services provide a failsafe fallback if such weather is not available otherwise, due to conditions, equipment, or knowledge." |
| S1-0696 | I use the geo alert info |
| S1-0697 | "I am a ham radio op and,geo as well as,gps indicators are needed on a daily basis." |
| S1-0698 | Often it is the only way to obtain this information remote from a radio receiving station |
| S1-0699 | "The different sources of the same information provide redundancy that I can count on, for example, if I am away from a HF receiver." |
| S1-0700 | It certainly wouldn't be increased. |
| S1-0701 | While GPS status info is available elsewhere (NOTAM) this is generally the easiest way to obtain the info. This is generally the only source I use for GEO alerts. Weather information is of little significance. |
| S1-0702 | I use the geoalert at work when I do not have a radio available. |
| S1-0703 | Would have to find a new source - inconvenient and more time consuming |
| S1-0704 | The geo reports are very important for planning |
| S1-0705 | Collateral functions are almost as important as the basic time functions in radio propagation and related activities |
| S1-0706 | The additional information would no longer be easily available |
| S1-0707 | I use all the available services |
| S1-0708 | "Weather is of critical importance to so many people, same thing to geomagnetic problems, perhaps not as much" |
| S1-0709 | I do not always have access to a radio to receive this information. |
| S1-0710 | didn't know of this service and is it a toll call from my phone?? |
| S1-0711 | "Beacuse the weather, GPS status and geomagnetic alerts are important." |
| S1-0712 | It could be the only point of access to the information. |
| S1-0713 | "During storms when listening to WWV or WWVH may be difficult due to interference or lightning risks, telephone is useful to gather the information that radio provides." |
| S1-0714 | all is important |
| S1-0715 | It is an alternative when HF coditions are difficult. |
| S1-0716 | "I find the weather information valuable especially when visiting in the North Pacific region. I do use the Geo. alert for my amateur communications. I have not used the GPS status information, but do have and use a GPS daily. .../Ric/..." |
| S1-0717 | we need all componets working together for a better service |
| S1-0718 | Frequently I want the geo or GPS status data more than I want the actual time. |
| S1-0719 | Info for various requirements |
| S1-0720 | Weather information needed to plan outdoor activities. |
| S1-0721 | Props info |
| S1-0722 | I check with wwv via radio most often |
| S1-0723 | It is important to know the status of the geo alert. It tells me the HF conditions and what frequencies are useable. GPS status is nice to know too since I am a GPS experimenter. |
| S1-0724 | I use marine wx forcasts and all sunspot activity related information. |
| S1-0725 | Listen to the phone when my HF is down. |
| S1-0726 | Those are all things I use except GPS. |
| S1-0727 | GPS is one of the reasons the service is used. |
| S1-0728 | less reliance on propagation vagaries |
| S1-0729 | "We are campers,the weather is very important to our wellfair,geo with lap top printout and GPS info is invaluable." |
| S1-0730 | I'm used to the information and would miss not getting it. |
| S1-0731 | Because even though I don't utilize some of these formats I am sure that others do! |
| S1-0732 | need geo alert |
| S1-0733 | This data is very usefull at times to me for numerous local projections. |
| S1-0734 | geo alert and GPS status information is very important to us |
| S1-0735 | :oss of valuable information. |
| S1-0736 | I use them in Amateur radio nets |
| S1-0737 | I cannot receive WWV or WWVB inside the RF shielded buildings where I work. |
| S1-0738 | Because this information is valuable to those who need it. It is no less valuable just because I don't happen to use all of them. |
| S1-0739 | "The more information, the better" |
| S1-0740 | NEED PROPGATION INFO SOLAR FLUX ECT |
| S1-0741 | The information is important for satellite trarking and many other uses. |
| S1-0742 | I need the weather! |
| S1-0743 | I like the well-rounded picture w/bariables |
| S1-0744 | Its nice to have all that information in one place. |
| S1-0745 | Use and depend upon WWV/WWVH resources for Propagation status and general geo alerts (both terrestrial and space) |
| S1-0746 | "Somewhat: this additional information *is* useful in its own right, though not to the primary purpose for which meteor observers tune in." |
| S1-0747 | Loss of easy access to information |
| S1-0748 | Need all this information via alternative paths |
| S1-0749 | Many users have come to depend upon such services. |
| S1-0750 | "users who need this information may not always have access to a working shortware receiver, or propagation conditions may be poor" |
| S1-0751 | I rely on a clock/radio which up dates itself twice a day by receiving WWV time signals |
| S1-0752 | It is used specifically for space weather/geo-alert info! |
| S1-0753 | No other place to get it. |
| S1-0754 | "More, not less is better" |
| S1-0755 | " There are times when during solar flares, this info is not available to due radio blackouts. The telephone service is essential at this time. Leave well enough alone. " |
| S1-0756 | I use the GPS information frequenctly |
| S1-0757 | Geo alerts speaking of solar activity sometime shows S.K.I.P. making using CB radio sometimes really cool. I also maintain a GPS receiver and it is always helpful knowing satelite status...fascinating! |
| S1-0758 | Great source of info on propagation for radio at 18 past the hour |
| S1-0759 | Information is helpful in determining prevailing conditions. |
| S1-0760 | Importance of geo alert availability when no receiver/computer is available. |
| S1-0761 | "If the additional info is not desired by the caller, they can hang up after obtaining the correct time!" |
| S1-0762 | I am a pilot and GPS status is important to me. |
| S1-0763 | Because the information is useful |
| S1-0764 | "A LOSS OF THE CURRENT INFORMATION, SPECIFICALLY GEO ALERT AND GPS STATUS WOULD DIMINISH THE TOTAL VALUE OF NBSs BROADCASTS VIA ANY MODE." |
| S1-0765 | I use the geo alerts to predict radio propagation. |
| S1-0766 | We use that info. |
| S1-0767 | Where else to get GeoAlerts? |
| S1-0768 | "As an astronomer in the field, WWV is my only realtime source for this information." |
| S1-0769 | I use the other services |
| S1-0770 | Geo alert is important for my needs |
| S1-0771 | "If I need to know these items, yhey woul not be there." |
| S1-0772 | "I use all of the extra services(weather,geo,GPS)" |
| S1-0773 | INCOMPLETE REPORTING |
| S1-0774 | I need the info |
| S1-0775 | The Geo Alert is used to enable HF and VHF propagation assessment. |
| S1-0776 | it is needed |
| S1-0777 | The geo alert information is useful to me as a ham radio operator. |
| S1-0778 | "Geo Alerts are important to me in GPS accuracy work and astronomy (aurora, teaching, and occultation)" |
| S1-0779 | Because the peripheral information is useful and in some cases can be vital. |
| S1-0780 | Information may not be available by other means. |
| S1-0781 | The announcements are a convenient way to check on status of GPS during our testing. GEO alerts help for the same reason. |
| S1-0782 | Loss of minute/second ticks when radio signaal cannot be acquired. |
| S1-0783 | "If I only wanted to know the time of day I would look at my watch! Weather, geo alert, omega status and gps status are essential." |
| S1-0784 | "If I only wanted to know the time of day I would look at my watch! Weather, geo alert, omega status and gps status are essential." |
| S1-0785 | "Usually I get these kinds of information on the Web, but while travelling I still listen to them on WWV." |
| S1-0786 | "I like having my computer time, watch time, and HF HAM clock time set automatically. Calibration of ham radio frequency is also important in detecting frequency drift." |
| S1-0787 | I prefered to not give a answer but checked a box. So my answer would be less information is bad. |
| S1-0788 | "Weather, geo alert, and GPS status are of some interest to me" |
| S1-0789 | Because I said so. |
| S1-0790 | I do lots of remote observing where I need to record and time the event as it occurs. The only way I can do this is by the 1 second time ticks I pick up on short wave radio. |
| S1-0791 | don't use |
| S1-0792 | WE LIKE WWV THE WAY IT IS. |
| S1-0793 | I spend much time in remote locations. It is nice to have access to this information from the field where there is no television or internet sites available. I always have a radio or cell phone. |
| S1-0794 | I feel the other information is needed. |
| S1-0795 | I rely on the Weather and the GeoAlert and GPS status info! |
| S1-0796 | """""One stop shopping"""" would be lost." |
| S1-0797 | "As an astronomy club, geo alerts and GPS are VERY important for observing" |
| S1-0798 | The Geo alerts are very important to me. |
| S1-0799 | Value of information not readily available elsewhere |
| S1-0800 | Only consistant reliable source |
| S1-0801 | We are a provider of weather info to shipping interestests. |
| S1-0802 | It would deminish the amount of quality information. |
| S1-0803 | This information applies to many aspects of my job |
| S1-0804 | I use the GEO alert for auroral predictions (18 mins after the hour) |
| S1-0805 | I use BCD info |
| S1-0806 | Current weather/GPS info are essential in planning/performing my ongoing plant/marine research on the islands in Boston Harbor and variable star and occultation observing. |
| S1-0807 | Automated proagation alerts on Amateur radio use these |
| S1-0808 | Sometimes I have no radio access and calling WWV by telephone is the only way to access this information. |
| S1-0809 | Geo alerts important to me. |
| S1-0810 | "I use the geo alerts to study auroral activity. Also when there is an aurora, I can not do any serious astrophotgraphy in the northern portion of my sky. I am seqrching for extremely faint non-discreet light sources." |
| S1-0811 | WE USE ALL TH INFORMATION FOR OUR CLASSIFIED PROJECTS |
| S1-0812 | "geo,gps" |
| S1-0813 | Geo alerts - I use G/A's for propagation forecasts. |
| S1-0814 | "I am only interested in obtaining accurate time through the telephone for my computer and the voice time four or five times a year. My interests are scientific for the most part, astronomy." |
| S1-0815 | WX AND GEO ALERT INFORMATION IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT AND EXCEPTIONALLY CONVENIENT THROUGH WWV |
| S1-0816 | Crucial for field programs |
| S1-0817 | Require most of this informaition. |
| S1-0818 | You provide an easy one-stop place to get the needed information. Convenience is your main selling point. |
| S1-0819 | Our work often requires this information to gauge radio propagation conditions. |
| S1-0820 | "the more info I can get, the better." |
| S1-0821 | I DEPEND ON THE SECOND TICKS |
| S1-0822 | zI'm not always at a receiver when I need geo and weather info. Geo is very inportant to me. |
| S1-0823 | I believe this is an accurate AND RELIABLE source of this type of information. |
| S1-0824 | Other information is useful while waiting for voice announcement. |
| S1-0825 | Useful for my work. |
| S1-0826 | "Weather, Geo Alerts and GPS status are important to me for astronomical observations." |
| S1-0827 | I live in a remote area and do not receive NOAA weather radio. WWV weather is useful. |
| S1-0828 | GEO alert and GPS service information is referred to in regard to Aurora and in calibrating for occultation observations and timing. |
| S1-0829 | Telephone service is believed to be less subject to interference. |
| S1-0830 | The information is valuable to me and more reliable than that darned TV! |
| S1-0831 | No |
| S1-0832 | We also use the others |
| S1-0833 | need 1-sec ticks |
| S1-0834 | I don't always have HF reception capabilities |
| S1-0835 | This service is important to be for astronomy and occultations. |
| S1-0836 | "Geo alerts generally useful, at least for general information." |
| S1-0837 | but it would it the second ticks were removed |
| S1-0838 | I use the service for North American propagation ionospheric weather and GPS info. |
| S1-0839 | I get solar conditons on the internet. I also use it to keep all clocks & watches set right time. |
| S1-0840 | We're used to the current format and find that it supplies all of our needs. |
| S1-0841 | only reliable lifeline service |
| S1-0842 | The frequency is used to calibrate my transmiter and receiver. The Geo alerts give me radio proprogation data. The voice time is used to set my clocks. Please don't change anything. |
| S1-0843 | GPS is needed |
| S1-0844 | This reliable information may not always be available from other sources. |
| S1-0845 | Because all such information is very important to amateur astronomy and a variety of my pursuits |
| S1-0846 | geo alerts are an importnat service. |
| S1-0847 | commonly needed at the same time |
| S1-0848 | sometime the only waay to get this info. |
| S1-0849 | "Unobserved, but I intend to. I expect Wx w/ Time is going to be excellent. But just Time is nice really deserving its own place in time." |
| S1-0850 | Weather information updated more frequently than local sources. |
| S1-0851 | "During geomagnetic disturbances this has benn only way to get Solar flux, a and k indices." |
| S1-0852 | I use GPS and like the status information. |
| S1-0853 | Accurate Time signals are ESSENTIAL to astronomical observations. |
| S1-0854 | We watch the hurricane information and anything that we can get is important. |
| S1-0855 | Lack of other important info without other media means. |
| S1-0856 | All of that information is good to know and very usable. |
| S1-0857 | less information |
| S1-0858 | Geo alerts are useful propagation indicators. |
| S1-0859 | geo alert important to me. |
| S1-0860 | There is no need to curtail any service. |
| S1-0861 | Information used for astronomical reporting and scientific data recording |
| S1-0862 | I am a retired seaman and the weather section is important to me. |
| S1-0863 | I have RF access so this service is of little value to me. |
| S1-0864 | NEEDED WHEN RADIO SERVICES ARE NOT POSSIBLE OR RECEPTION IS POOR |
| S1-0865 | Frequently your transmission may be the only link to the information especially on the high seas. |
| S1-0866 | You are frequently the only source when data link goes down |
| S1-0867 | Marine mobile depends on this |
| S1-0868 | electronic time transfer to computer or radio set clock most important |
| S1-0869 | This is the only source for this information |
| S1-0870 | WE HAVE FOUND THESE SERVICES OF GREAT HELP WHEN NEEDED. |
| S1-0871 | Need geo alert and GPS information. |
| S1-0872 | geo alerts are helpful for radio use and occasionally for aurora alerts |
| S1-0873 | All info is needed |
| S1-0874 | Less information |
| S1-0875 | "other services intermittent, lack timely and complete manner" |
| S1-0876 | I use the Geo Alert and GPS Info regularly. |
| S1-0877 | Current voice is difficult to understand sometimes. |
| S1-0878 | "For astronomy, one needs accurate weather forecasts and positioning information" |
| S1-0879 | i like the other services that come with the timwe ticks |
| S1-0880 | Lack of information about solar activity would be problematic in preparing for an event. |
| S1-0881 | Time tics and frequency standard are the biggies. |
| S1-0882 | I use GPS status to determine quality of service in my area. |
| S1-0883 | gps/wx inportant if unagle to use the radio service |
| S1-0884 | Geo alert are very helpful for hf propagation predictions. gps status is also very helpful to verify problems on gps receivers. |
| S1-0885 | All services are used |
| S1-0886 | Geo alert is most important for ham hf propagation. |
| S1-0887 | WEATHER & GEO ALERTS ARE USEFUL |
| S1-0888 | Need to hear about geomagnetic storms and status of GPS satellites |
| S1-0889 | The info is useful and easy to get. |
| S1-0890 | I use all data. Its nice to have it together. |
| S1-0891 | I use it for Amature Radio |
| S1-0892 | Time ticks are critical to timing of celestial observations. Solar numbers are important to knowing to obersve the sun and or auroras. |
| S1-0893 | Amature radio & marine navagation |
| S1-0894 | those are the reasons to use the service... |
| S1-0895 | "For me, the geo alerts are of value. I think knowing about space weather adds to the transmissions value of the broadcasts since it relates to radio conditions,etc. " |
| S1-0896 | "GPS for accracy of navagation, solar info" |
| S1-0897 | It would hamper my studies of geomagnetic data & GPS info |
| S1-0898 | For all the obvious reasons |
| S1-0899 | A centralized one-stop site for WX and Geo information is also important. |
| S1-0900 | Continued information all in one place. |
| S1-0901 | "Because Time and Motion of the Earth are very important. Are we moving or not moving . For me - I feel more secure. I like GPS , it helps us figure out (our) own Time-Zone. If you are lost, and you only have a short-wave radio. You mite figure out whe""" |
| S1-0902 | I think you need a way to get the info when propagation or interference (noise) makes copying the on-air signals difficult. |
| S1-0903 | Amateur radio operator use geo alert and gps information. |
| S1-0904 | I find these messages interesting. I leave a radio tuned to this frequency all day. |
| S1-0905 | "Sometimes if HF propagation is wiped out due to solar storms or receiver failure, the phone service is the only way to hear the on-the-air """"signal"""" and announcements." |
| S1-0906 | antenna orenitation |
| S1-0907 | The weather info is useful on the East US coast |
| S1-0908 | gps is being used for telescope settings |
| S1-0909 | Weather info |
| S1-0910 | needed for boating safety |
| S1-0911 | This is an important backup to all WWV functions when HF conditions are poor and internet access unavailable. |
| S1-0912 | "I depend on the geoalerts, especially, for indications of auroral activity." |
| S1-0913 | It would be useless for planning Aurora observing sessions and accuracy of plotting field sites would be diminished. |
| S1-0914 | I use it to determine the Solar Flux Numbers for Ham Radio Maximum Usable Frequencies. |
| S1-0915 | I use the geo alert and GPS information; the weather is interesting. |
| S1-0916 | Not accessible here in New Zealand. We time pips for lunar and planetary occultations. Amateur science coupled with public education. |
| S1-0917 | I NEED THE GPS STATUS |
| S1-0918 | Sometimes I can't get the info otherwise in a time sensitive manner |
| S1-0919 | Weathwe and Gulf Stream info. |
| S1-0920 | GEO alert is important to plan and schedule operations |
| S1-0921 | I use GPS and want to know the status |
| S1-0922 | "The Geo alerts are especially important, and GPS status" |
| S1-0923 | I like the other info also |
| S1-0924 | "The weather is of little interest, usually i depend on other sources, but as a pilot GPS is vital - but as a radio amateur and avid amateur astronomer, the geo alerts are of great interest. " |
| S1-0925 | Provides a backup in case of extreme solar activity knocking out radio sources. |
| S1-0926 | NEED ALL INFO |
| S1-0927 | like weather reports. |
| S1-0928 | "GPS Status important, GEO alert not as important, weather available through other, better means, so drop it." |
| S1-0929 | The other info is good. |
| S1-0930 | Weather and Geo alert are useful as an alternative to radio broadcast information |
| S1-0931 | "I would be unable to obtain weather, geo alert, or GPS status without access to a shortwave receiver or a computer." |
| S1-0932 | "As a pilot, the GPS status is important for navigation. " |
| S1-0933 | Weather and Geo alert are useful as an alternative to the radio broadcast. |
| S1-0934 | We use geo alert info as a component of our natural radio VLF studies and our solar radio emission observations. |
| S1-0935 | I would often call with these in context of the info I was looking for. |
| S1-0936 | The INSPIRE http://image.gsfc.nasa.gov/poetry/inspire organization's participants use the geo alerts to determine whether to make observations. |
| S1-0937 | I am both a radio amateur and an astronomer. WWV geo alerts are invaluable to both. |
| S1-0938 | find the geo alerts useful |
| S1-0939 | It is the most readily available source of this information when geography prevents internet access. |
| S1-0940 | "Besides the time information, I often rely on the geo alert andGPS status info for my sky observing." |
| S1-0941 | I would have to spend more time getting the geo alert notices and/or data. |
| S1-0942 | yes. Many amateur radio and other radio experimenters (amateur and also professional) that I know rely on WWV and WWVB geo-alerts when we are in the field and unable to access the Internet. This service is very much appreciated! |
| S1-0943 | "I RECV WWV WWVH VIA SHORTWAVE FOR PRECISE TIME, INDICATION OF WHAT FREQ'S ARE RECEIVEABLE, M.U.F. AND SOLAR ACTIVITY ECT. P.S. WAS NOT AWARE OF PHONE #'S INTERNET SERVIVE ECT. OR WWVB 150KHZ IS MY LOWER FREQ LIMIT ANYWAY." |
| S1-0944 | The additional information is useful to my observing program. |
| S1-0945 | "This sort of data is an important aspect of the announcement service. While the Time Synchornization is incredibly important, the GPS status information as well as the Geo Alert data is of extreme importance as well. " |
| S1-0946 | "Answer is """"no"""" only because I don't use the other voice services" |
| S1-0947 | geo alert is a quick and easy way to check radio band conditions when a computer is not avail. |
| S1-0948 | "Myself, along with many others I know in my line work highly rely on wx,geo, and gps" |
| S1-0949 | good |
| S1-0950 | information is imnteresting |
| S1-0951 | "While waiting for top hour, it is good to get other pert. info." |
| S1-0952 | "When I want the time, that is all I am requesting." |
| S1-0953 | I have an interest in geo alert and gps. |
| S1-0954 | "Here in the Arctic we still don't have good Internet links and phone service is by satellite. I use WWV for HF radio communications updates on propagation, etc." |
| S1-0955 | WWV telephone is a great single-source for both time AND these types of alerts. |
| S1-0956 | Because |