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The time can be obtained by parsing the ASCII NEMA strings output by a GPS receiver, but most devices do not have a GPS receiver and GPS will not work inside a large building. WWVB CMAX CMMR-6 receiver module with ferrite antenna The mbed time APIs can set and read the internal real time clock (RTC) and even convert the time to a character string for I/O. Despite a reputation as clockmakers, the frugal Swiss just pulled the plug on their HBG radio time transmitter to avoid costly antenna repairs and they now use the German DCF77 signal. The newer triple frequency CMMR-8 module that can pick up WWVB, DCF77, JJY, MSF, and HBG may be a bit easier to find. There are several projects available on the web using the module's digital output with a microcontroller to set time.

They are found in many battery operated automatic setting wall clocks. One of the more widely used WWVB receiver modules is shown below. If it is not located near a window, it might not ever pick up the signal. WWV is one such example of this radio signal that is broadcast in the United States and there are even low cost ICs available to pick up this signal, but it might take several days for them to receive a strong signal indoors. Some clocks automatically sync using a special radio time signal from an atomic clock time standard. They all seem to have a different user pushbutton interface and if you don't have the manual handy, trial and error may be required. Manually setting clocks on all your electronic devices is such a pain.

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