Re: Using GPS to acquire time

From: Carsten Kurz (audiovisual_at_t-online.de)
Date: 08/04/04


Date: Wed, 04 Aug 2004 20:18:13 +0200


Moirke schrieb:
>
> Is it possible to aquire reasonably accurate time when the GPS can
> only connect with one satellite? If so does anyone know any
> commercial receivers that will do this? Thanks

Yes, it is possible, but not all receivers make the time available
before a full fix is aquired. Some do not even output their RTC time
until a fix is computed.

What do you mean with 'reasonably accurate time'?

- Carsten

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