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Results of 2001 Customer Satisfaction Survey - Customer Comments
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| What new time and frequency service would you find useful? (Please explain briefly) | |
| S3-1000 | Create a time-signal to flip steaks to not cook steak beyond medium rare. |
| S3-1001 | 25 MhZ from Colorado to check propogation |
| S3-1002 | "Move or duplicate one or more WWV frequencies to provide better coverage on the East coast of the US. A WWVE, if you will...." |
| S3-1003 | "Right now I can't think of any, but I am certain there are a lot of them. I hope you don't load up the service where no one understands what it's all about. Please use the KISS principle." |
| S3-1004 | None. The existing ones are very adequate. |
| S3-1005 | automatic update of time for windows users |
| S3-1006 | Toll free time that automatically disconnects after giving a one minute hack so you don't get campers on the line. Would make it easier for people without receivers to get accurate time. |
| S3-1007 | digital broadcast |
| S3-1008 | WWV transmitted Power Increase to deal with declining sun spot cycle. |
| S3-1009 | None. |
| S3-1010 | "Add data broadcasts of standard RTTY, ASCII data 110 baud, or 300 baud Packet broadcasts of all radio bulletins such as propagation, GPS, marine, etc to the radio transmission cycle for automated data reception and data recording of them by user." |
| S3-1011 | Quicker loading map with times shown in each zone minutes only would be sufficient. |
| S3-1012 | "real time, on-line time, not just a snapshot that I have to refresh to set my clocks" |
| S3-1013 | "Possible Civil Defense alerts(ie: US alert staus), considering the latest terrorist attacks." |
| S3-1014 | perhaps a switched xmit ant syst ea 10 min to improve signal/fast fades at different areas & times. |
| S3-1015 | Is there any way a marketable device could be made which uses GPS?? |
| S3-1016 | A coded time transmission on WWV that could easily be decoded with a standard computer sound card & public domain softare. The data could be used to set the PC clock or other functions. |
| S3-1017 | would be nice to have time of day in different parts of the world with time differences including the daylight savings time changes |
| S3-1018 | 1 sec |
| S3-1019 | a list of Internet time servers and their accuracy |
| S3-1020 | Stream WWV's signal on-line |
| S3-1021 | None |
| S3-1022 | I just discovered the computer tine service. It might be a good thing to let peple know over wwv/wwvh that it is avaaible. |
| S3-1023 | " The system currently on WWV and WWVH is working just fine. I depend on these stations to calibrate transmitters, clocks and such. All frequencies are needed due to changes in radio propagation. Leave the current service intact. Thank you." |
| S3-1024 | see above |
| S3-1025 | PRESENT SERVICE SEEMS FINE. |
| S3-1026 | None |
| S3-1027 | I would like to syncronize my computer's clock with your clock automatically. |
| S3-1028 | Dial up audio of the GEO info and GPS info---if you miss it you have wait an hour.rather bot wait. |
| S3-1029 | None |
| S3-1030 | I do not need any new service. |
| S3-1031 | none..just keep WWV and WWVB operational. |
| S3-1032 | 12 and 24 hr clock |
| S3-1033 | 60 kHz usage is increasing with the availablity of WWVB clocks |
| S3-1034 | It would be really cool to offer a time service on cable or satelite dish system. |
| S3-1035 | "somewhere near 500 KHz, it is a big gap from 2.5 down" |
| S3-1036 | NONE |
| S3-1037 | N/A |
| S3-1038 | "Although the loss of 25 MHz was necessary, the loss of a standard signal at that frequency diminished HF ra""" |
| S3-1039 | Some method of checking signal propagation over the H.F. spectrum. |
| S3-1040 | Local re-broadcast to above 50Mhz |
| S3-1041 | "Perhaps develop some time syncronizing software for handhelds, ie, Palm, Handspring, etc." |
| S3-1042 | International real time calculations like the U.S. calculations that the NIST web site already does. |
| S3-1043 | "Voice announcement of time code more frequent than one per minute, say once every 20 sec." |
| S3-1044 | "25MHz service would be of benefit, as would a LW [Say 120/150kHz?] service - both for information and spectal condition testing; perhaps an add-on to a LEO sat. with 140MHz service?" |
| S3-1045 | widespread ntp services |
| S3-1046 | "time update built-into car radios, " |
| S3-1047 | Expanded HF propagation data |
| S3-1048 | ? |
| S3-1049 | "Greater precision on DUT1 values (say to the 0.01sec?). Reporting on DUT1 values, via voice, every few minutes." |
| S3-1050 | "As a long time user of WWV , I miss WWV at 25 mhz ." |
| S3-1051 | "i'm sure there are some but i can't think of any just right now, sorry." |
| S3-1052 | low power vhf for time sync not tied to comecial broadcasts |
| S3-1053 | none |
| S3-1054 | "Web radio. Although this will not be accurate enough for anything but setting wristwatches, it sure SOUNDS NEAT. " |
| S3-1055 | Devices with LED flash at each second tick would be useful for observations with videos |
| S3-1056 | "additional solar information and space weather (near earth), optical flares, coronal mass ejections." |
| S3-1057 | Satisfactory as it is. |
| S3-1058 | as above when you do not go to sleep |
| S3-1059 | "The service is quite adequate as it is, other than the 60Khz signal strength on the east coast. If the government needs to save money, then just maintain the present services and avoid diluting resources." |
| S3-1060 | I am satisfied with the service both on the internet and broadcast bands |
| S3-1061 | Current setup is adequate |
| S3-1062 | satisfied with current service most of the time! |
| S3-1063 | 10.00 Mhz. for calibrating watch and radio receivers for amature and professional use. |
| S3-1064 | none |
| S3-1065 | "Manditory WWVB receiver built into every clock, VCR, and any other device without a standard computer interface." |
| S3-1066 | TOR FEC data format for time and forcasts. |
| S3-1067 | "possibly find a way around some propagatin effects such as drop outs, fading, and delays." |
| S3-1068 | GPS DIURNAL CORRECTION FACTORS |
| S3-1069 | "AM clearvoice, so that observers like me won't need a short wave receiver." |
| S3-1070 | time signal broadcast on local A.M. radio would be accessable to a wider user group. |
| S3-1071 | Transmitters in Europe. I'm an airline pilot that works international flights. I use this service exclusivly to set aircraft clocks and verify GPS service. |
| S3-1072 | increased number of radio bands. Sometimes shortwave bands are difficult to receive. My application is astronomical timing (audio needed) and availability from remote locations |
| S3-1073 | low frequency coverage at 60 khs here for very accurate time and frequency. |
| S3-1074 | "Perhaps some restoration of WWVL at 20 KHz., and 25.0 MHz transmissions " |
| S3-1075 | Just continue the one you have! (please) |
| S3-1076 | Expanded Geo Alerts and Aurora info |
| S3-1077 | A reasonable priced way of getting the UT accurately displayed in a video camcorder in realtime. |
| S3-1078 | website that would set your pc clock. |
| S3-1079 | "Maybe expansion to simple beacon operations on other frequency stadards such as 7MHz, 30MHz and 50MHz to facilitate better probigation predictions." |
| S3-1080 | "GPS sattelite health, stauus, and pdop almanacs available" |
| S3-1081 | "Better reception/coverage outside the USA, e.g. South Pacific, South America, Africa. " |
| S3-1082 | "service is fine, just don't break it please." |
| S3-1083 | "Perhaps aurora index, and related propagation information." |
| S3-1084 | broadcasting of a time hack on a single AM or FM frequency available in most national markets. |
| S3-1085 | An additional WWV radio broadcast in the low VHF range (30-70 MHz) would be useful as a frequency standard and propagation beacon. |
| S3-1086 | "I think it is fine just the way it is, except for foreign interference." |
| S3-1087 | Guy comes to my house and sets my clock and telescope for me ;-) I am happy with the current service |
| S3-1088 | "easier reception, maybe on a frequency that's more common (e.g. FM)" |
| S3-1089 | "Foriegn countries, especially Australia, to help me figure out when to call my contacts there" |
| S3-1090 | - |
| S3-1091 | Higher transmission power |
| S3-1092 | All |
| S3-1093 | Not sure. Would like to find a way to get timing signal that was as good as IRIG-H for timing astronomical events. Just a wish. Hard to do for remote observing sites. |
| S3-1094 | I am happy with what I have |
| S3-1095 | Current service meets my needs. |
| S3-1096 | "I would like a computer program to access the time and reset itself accordingly every time I access the net, in background, automatically." |
| S3-1097 | I think the frequencies now offered are fine for me. |
| S3-1098 | Morse Code signals like we had before 1970's |
| S3-1099 | none |
| S3-1100 | Addiktonal solar indices. |
| S3-1101 | I think things are fine as they are right now. |
| S3-1102 | My objective in joining the survey is to urge that all services be retained. Hopefully we as users will catch up with their availability. |
| S3-1103 | Happy with the way it is! |
| S3-1104 | All appear to be adequate |
| S3-1105 | "Digital, say PSK time signal on HF, in addition to sub-audible bcd stuff on WWV." |
| S3-1106 | none... |
| S3-1107 | regularly provide K index (planetary index) for solar storms verbally |
| S3-1108 | "Julian Date,epoch time" |
| S3-1109 | "Service also available in Europe, f.e. via AFRTS" |
| S3-1110 | Time.gov should instantly provide my current time. Too many extra clicks. |
| S3-1111 | Increased propagation info |
| S3-1112 | better integration with existing time portocols |
| S3-1113 | 30mhz for propagation |
| S3-1114 | "A few seconds Interval in WWV broadcast where carrier goes to full PEP with no modulation, allowing unambiguous distinction of carrior from sidebands. " |
| S3-1115 | I feel the basic set-up is correct. Better daytime reception for portable receivers could be improved. |
| S3-1116 | synchronous ability for export |
| S3-1117 | I believe that all time pieces should be able to reference WWVB for accuracy |
| S3-1118 | "NIST signal over power grids, appliances/clocks that would use this. Change the world to GMT, no more time zones." |
| S3-1119 | mo comment |
| S3-1120 | What you have is fine. |
| S3-1121 | would like to see something in FM (for stablity and coverage enhancements) |
| S3-1122 | --- |
| S3-1123 | see above |
| S3-1124 | Putting 25 mHz back on the air for use of propagation studies and observations. A 1000 watt or so transmitter would most likely be just fine. |
| S3-1125 | Present services meet most members needs. |
| S3-1126 | Add packet data burst during the minute similar to CHU |
| S3-1127 | at age 72 we're happy as it is. |
| S3-1128 | 7.5 MHz? CHU does a good job in this band. |
| S3-1129 | maybe cover worldwide timezones? - say a map of the world ... click on a timezone |
| S3-1130 | None |
| S3-1131 | |
| S3-1132 | Example circuit schematics for education/hobbyist. Linux software. (some already available) |
| S3-1133 | Probably not possible but a very accurate time signal from my cable service might be useful. |
| S3-1134 | I am satisfied with current services. Please continue SW broadcasts! |
| S3-1135 | Time in CW for numbers practice or high level of QRM in lightening areas. |
| S3-1136 | N/A |
| S3-1137 | lf bands for wwv |
| S3-1138 | very long tone bcd for self setting clocks would be cool. PUA-63 is a likely mode for that. |
| S3-1139 | Bring back the 25mz transmissions for propagation purposes. It's important to know approximately know where the MUF (maximum usable frequency) is. |
| S3-1140 | more propagation data |
| S3-1141 | Things are fine the way they are. |
| S3-1142 | "I am fine with what you have, but an 800 (888) number for the dial in time of day service would be nice since some company phone systems do""" |
| S3-1143 | Timing must be as accurate as possible |
| S3-1144 | earth magnetic changes |
| S3-1145 | Any type of times service that is not WWV or WWVH shuold have signal processing delays on a web page for later use and analysis say up to a year. |
| S3-1146 | Wish all those public display sign clocks around town could somehow tie into NIST so they would be accurate. A line or internet service to let these public display sign clocks automatically get the correct time would be nice. |
| S3-1147 | None |
| S3-1148 | "Sharper, shorter time clicks (possible softer 1/5 second time clicks " |
| S3-1149 | Broadcast difference between UTC and GPS time. |
| S3-1150 | Aurora alerts |
| S3-1151 | Communications propagation information that is Maximum Usable frequencies |
| S3-1152 | Time service on the AM or FM Broadcast bands. AM radios once had little triangles at 640 and 1240 for CONELRAD. With a freq close enough to the broadcast bands manufacturers could provide an added value in radio sets: accurate WWV time signals. |
| S3-1153 | "Simucast on NOAA Weather Radio at specific times e.g. H+15, H+45 for off shore boaters." |
| S3-1154 | No improvement needed. |
| S3-1155 | A time signal at 10 or 15 second intervals. |
| S3-1156 | I would like a program for a sound card which updates my computer time from th 100 hz time code |
| S3-1157 | none |
| S3-1158 | I can't think of one... |
| S3-1159 | none |
| S3-1160 | solar activity |
| S3-1161 | NEEDS RELAY FOR RADIO TIME SIGNALS WORLD WIDE... |
| S3-1162 | none |
| S3-1163 | Coded Second ticks. Voice over each minute signal |
| S3-1164 | Perhaps additional web server mirrors |
| S3-1165 | n/a |
| S3-1166 | Perhaps some more VLF signals. |
| S3-1167 | WORLD TIME ZONES |
| S3-1168 | anything that will help ham radio |
| S3-1169 | "A singe US VLF station like OMEGA was would be wonderful for INSPIRE. When OMEGA was broadcasting, it was a perfect time _and_ frequency standard. INSPIRE data on cassette recorders has considerable wow and flutter removable with OMEGA." |
| S3-1170 | Would like to see some time periods where standard audio tones are transmitted continuously for at period of 15 to 30 seconds. |
| S3-1171 | "A periodic narrow band carrier as an alternate for frequency marking would be helpful. Or, perhaps two periodic NBC's evaluated at + and - the center frequency." |
| S3-1172 | Sideral Time per USA time zone in RA. and Declination |
| S3-1173 | time and frequency signals broadcast on the frequencies of standard am and fm radios ys frequencyst |
| S3-1174 | Warnings of a national importance |
| S3-1175 | an live internet page |
| S3-1176 | "frequencies offset slightly from 5MHz, so that they do not overlap with very faint Japanese and local (possibly temporary) Australian time signals." |
| S3-1177 | none |
| S3-1178 | 30MHZ MUF IE; 2.5MHZ IS @ LOWER END OF HF 30 MHZ OR THERE ABOUTS WOULD COVER HIGH END. 10 METER BAND. |
| S3-1179 | "I find these sets of frequencies to be adequate. Their coverage is usually good, but geomagnetic storms ar out of your control. " |
| S3-1180 | Continuation of service would be good. Better/more power on transmission Better service to Alaska |
| S3-1181 | Use a signal specifying quarter and half-minutes. Use a ticking sound distinct from the normal sound at the last three seconds prior to the :00 tone. It would be easier to set my watch that way instead of estimating. |
| S3-1182 | I live in Chicago and would like to be able to recieve the radio time signal. |
| S3-1183 | I love it and depend on it just the way it is. |
| S3-1184 | World wide radio reception. I travel often and can't always get an ISP. SW reception is best for me. I'm in Korea now and can't get WWV or WWVH. |
| S3-1185 | Atomic time based on the rotation of the Earth. |
| S3-1186 | NO COMPLAINTS |
| S3-1187 | How about instructions on how to make it work? |
| S3-1188 | Knowing the phone #'s for local (not long-distance) time services. |
| S3-1189 | I would like to be able to sync the time on my computer via the internet over a Lan connection. |
| S3-1190 | "World Wide, especially major cities when global business are involved from Mexico to Asia" |
| S3-1191 | search for god//v.b. |
| S3-1192 | Ability to log on and sync a computer clock via internet |
| S3-1193 | N/A |
| S3-1194 | Be a radio channel on a satellite TV provider such as DISH network. Get an 800 number for telephone time-of-day service. |
| S3-1195 | Worldwide Services |
| S3-1196 | automatic time sync with computer every time you log on the web. |
| S3-1197 | A running display of the time for Web TV users. |
| S3-1198 | Just simply...access. |
| S3-1199 | global time zones or links to them |