Best Atomic and Satellite Clocks Daylight Savings Time Change
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Satellite Clocks Make It Easy to Fall Back or Spring Forward
Another time change is coming! Let an atomic clock keep time for you, and never change your clocks again. If the power goes out, no scramble to reset your electric clocks.
These kinds of clocks are often called atomic or satellite clocks because they receive a radio signal generated from the US Atomic Clock in Colorado. They keep exact time, originating from this extremely accurate timekeeping system, with an error of only one second in 100 million years.
Whenever the time changes for daylight saving time, or back to standard time, the clock automatically resets to keep your clock up to date. Just set it and forget it!
This frees you to use another anniversary date to change the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, like July 4 or January 1.
These kinds of clocks are often called atomic or satellite clocks because they receive a radio signal generated from the US Atomic Clock in Colorado. They keep exact time, originating from this extremely accurate timekeeping system, with an error of only one second in 100 million years.
Whenever the time changes for daylight saving time, or back to standard time, the clock automatically resets to keep your clock up to date. Just set it and forget it!
This frees you to use another anniversary date to change the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, like July 4 or January 1.
Contents at a Glance
Self-Setting Satellite Clock
Also Called Atomic Clocks
Oregon Scientific RM313PNA Self-Setting Projection Alarm Clock with Indoor Thermometer, Blue
I have an earlier version of this clock, and it's been my favorite ever since. No wonder there are more than 350 customer reviews of this product on Amazon.
I carry mine around the house and out to the car each spring and fall, when it's time for the time change. It makes the job easier and every other clock in the house shows a consistent time, at least until the next time change!
This model has the same time projection feature as my clock. If you want the time projection on the ceiling all the time, you have to plug it in. If you only need to see that occasionally, then batteries alone work fine.
Spring Forward | Sunday, March 11, 2012
Countdown to Daylight Saving Time Returns!
Daylight Saving Time Returns!: March 11, 2012
Small Atomic Clocks
Many models are a convenient size for your bedside table or office desk.
Lots of Different Satellite Clock Models
Even Goldilocks Can Have One That's Just Right
Models include large wall clocks, small clocks, alarm and travel clocks. Clock radio models. Even weather stations with a self-setting clock, all in one unit like this Oregon Scientific Advanced Weather Station with Atomic Time
.Just look for terms like self-setting, satellite, atomic or radio controlled in the item description.
Satellite Clocks for Your Wall
Projection Atomic Clocks
See the Time on the Ceiling
The Time Change Comes Twice a Year
What is Daylight Saving Time?
Daylight Saving Time begins each year at 2 am on the second Sunday of March. Spring forward and set your clocks ahead one hour. (Sorry about that lost hour of sleep.)Standard Time begins each year at 2 am on the first Sunday of November. Fall back and enjoy that extra hour of sleep. Set your clocks back an hour.
If you don't have your atomic clock yet, you can get the exact time on the Internet at www.time.gov.
The large display alarm clock
models with a big number display will help you see the time from across the room. A Spring and Fall Ritual
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Just Keep Your Clock Fueled With Batteries
Many Clocks Take AA Batteries
These Energizer batteries get top marks for lasting the longest, especially in electronic devices, like the atomic clocks.I like lithium batteries
for my electronic devices because lasting a long time makes them even easier to use...imagine that!My digital camera loves them, too. There is a rechargeable version that also gets acclaim for long life.
The projection clock resets itself. This can take about 10 minutes.
Batteries Make the World Go Round
Keep a Supply on Hand for All Your Electronic Devices
Set Your Clocks With Ease
What's Your Routine for Setting Your Clocks?
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Ann
Jan 9, 2012 @ 2:06 am | delete
- I have had a school house style atomic wall clock for about a year, one that I purchased from The National Geographic catalogue. I agree, when you change the batteries, it is quite something to see it do 'its thing'. Up until yesterday it worked great until we had to change the batteries, it has now stopped three hours behind our time, making it on par with Pacific Standard time. Is there anyway of correcting this?
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DeterminedDolphin
Nov 21, 2011 @ 4:57 pm | delete
- I do it all manually, I never knew about these atomic clocks until now. What a neat idea. Btw, I'm generally not a fan of DST anyway.
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LNAngel
Nov 11, 2011 @ 2:12 pm | delete
- I love to fall back...too bad my 9 month old didn't agree!
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adamfrench
Oct 15, 2011 @ 3:22 am | delete
- Good work put into this lens, thumbs up
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ideadesigns
Sep 17, 2011 @ 2:42 pm | delete
- I have to say my Oregon Scientific alarm clock has been the best clock I've had, ever. It is not too loud like most. The light is perfect, I can see the date, the day of week and the temperature. It will show the time on the ceiling too. It's cool when electric goes out and it stays on because of the batteries.
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ideadesigns
Sep 17, 2011 @ 2:42 pm | delete
- I have to say my Oregon Scientific alarm clock has been the best clock I've had, ever. It is not too loud like most. The light is perfect, I can see the date, the day of week and the temperature. It will show the time on the ceiling too. It's cool when electric goes out and it stays on because of the batteries.
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Brite-Ideas
Apr 16, 2011 @ 11:30 am | delete
- I love clocks, but hate wearing a watch - actually didn't know there were satellite clocks - nice idea for a lens
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mcochs
Apr 16, 2011 @ 8:48 am | delete
- Awesome lens! Love these clocks! Blessed by a Squidoo Angel on 4/16/2011. Have a great day!
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RenaissanceWoman2010
Apr 1, 2011 @ 3:12 pm | delete
- The time changes are really fairly artificial. My body clock doesn't shift. Those circadian rhythms seem to rule. Nevertheless, there are all those clocks to adjust! I'd love to have an atomic clock.
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ClassyGals
Mar 17, 2011 @ 11:26 am | delete
- Lucky Leprechaun Blessings!
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ClassyGals
Mar 17, 2011 @ 11:26 am | delete
- Lucky Leprechaun Blessings!
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KimGiancaterino Mar 12, 2011 @ 11:30 am | delete
- We change our battery powered clocks before going to bed. I never change my car clock. Atomic clocks are the way to go!
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BizGuides
Jan 25, 2011 @ 5:51 am | delete
- This is 21st century living! I have one in my RV (my home away from home)
and it never misses a beat.
My wife on the other hand is still in the 20th century. Poor girl. LOL
The daylight savings change drives her nuts!
Good entertainment though, wouldn't miss it.
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Kimbesa
Nov 28, 2010 @ 5:26 pm | delete
- I'm thinking every clock in the house, though I have some specialty and sentimental clocks. Perhaps they'll invent a retrofit for those.
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Fitzcharming
Nov 28, 2010 @ 12:36 pm | delete
- I need one of these, it takes me weeks to get all of my clocks changed.
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