Manhattan RS-1933 Local Time Setting

[drloverb]

I thought I'd start a new thread, one that represents the current topic of Manhattan time setting.


What are the guidelines on finding a good embedded time code to use? The NBC group on AMC-18/C gives the right date and minutes but the hour is way off. Same with the NASA group on that sat. To get it right for my Central Time Zone I have to set the GMT Offset to UTC - 1:00. Whereas it should be UTC - 6:00.


Yes, by choosing this erroneous offset things come out fine but why the forced difference? Is it the time code or some bug in the receiver?

Thanks.

 

[Mr Tony]

It all has to do with what time stamp the provider is sending out. Thats why once I have an accurate time I just change it to manual because otherwise its never right.

Most accurate for me is the 3ABN mux on 97W KU (11842) or the Dial Global mux on 139W. Once I get the time set via auto I change it to manual. ONly have to update the minutes about once a week as it seems to lose a little time so it may be off by 3 or 4 minutes.

 

[drloverb]

Thanks, Iceberg. That makes sense. I've seen other hour specifications on diff sats. Don't know why since GMT is well-defined.


The trick is to make the change to GMT Usage (to OFF) and then immediately exit out of the menu. Otherwise there is a lag in the minutes.