MFJ148RC, Dual TIME LCD Clock, W/GMT Zone, ID Timer

Love this clock. I little too expensive, but well worth it. Display is large and easy to read from a distance. Works great at my Ham Radio station, and I never have to worry if the time is correct.

6-Month Update: Following the jump back into Savings Time, the clock's "LOCAL" display again did not change (with the DST switch set to "on"). I unsuccessfully tried searching online for a solution, or at least for anyone else experiencing the same issue. I sent a message to MFJ (the manufacturer) asking for solutions or ideas to remedy the issue and they responded by shipping me a replacement unit. Prompt response, prompt shipping, and they paid for return shipping. The replacement unit appears to be new (never used) and works wonderfully (so far). Still not the perfect clock, but darn good unit, and now seems to do all it is advertised to do.Also, 5/5 stars to MFJ who quickly worked to ensure that I had a product that functioned properly.Edited to Add: Found a minor issue with this clock. I noticed after the DST change over the weekend that the local time for this clock was incorrect. While the clock worked perfectly during Savings Time, it apparently does not (correctly, if automatic) set for DST changes. With the DST switch set to "on", the clock remained in Savings Time, not Standard Time as we're now in. I'm looking for the manual to see if this is normal (it would be unusual for an "Atomic Clock" in my experience). Again, it appears that the clock must be manually set to and from Daylight Savings Time with the DST switch on the back. The UTC time is unaffected by the DST switch setting (as it should be).Original Review:This neat little clock is great for quickly checking the time when I'm at my workstation, be that in front of the computer, or in front of the radio. I never have to bother with setting it or checking its accuracy. It is big enough to be read quickly. And the amber-colored backlight is easy on the eyes when working in a darker environment.It is one of the very, very few "atomic" clocks that will allow display UTC time. The local time display is just a bonus for me in certain cases.The only things I would add to this clock are:1. Option to power it via an external 12/13.8 Volt DC power source.2. Option to keep the backlight on (or maybe just when connected to an external source of power).3. Option to select backlight brightness (especially if it can be left on as above).

This has turned out to be a nice clock. Display is big enough to read from across the room, the 10 minute timer is a nice feature for amateur radio operators who have to ID every 10 minutes. The dual display lets me see local time and UTC. It seemed to take a while for it to get a lock on the radio signal it used to synchronize the time but once it did that it's been spot on ever since, even down in the basement where it now is used.

Follow the directions exactlly when you set this up. The Auto calabrate function takes one or 2 days to kick in. I wish the directions told us that. I learned that on a youTube video. I set it up, then put it aside the next day the time finally sync'd up. This is the Ham radio go-to clock. 73's KB1GWO 5-stars.

These are nice dual shack desk clocks when they work. Its nice enough that I wanted a replacement after my first one died after 4 years.I bought this replacement and it came dual defective. The local clock sometimes didn't change from AM to PM. It just stayed on AM. And the (other) UTC clock after a day or two would drop its WWV lock and not lock again until the clock was reset

Nice addition to the shack or for QRP portable operation. I use it for both.

Even after reading the poor reviews I ordered this clock because I really like its features. When I first tried to sync it with WWVB I was ready to return it. Unless you are close to WWVB, or conditions are just right, it is likely impossible to get the clock to sync on demand during daylight hours. However, after placing the clock near a west facing window (I am in the south-east) during early nighttime hours it synced both clocks and has remained in-sync ever since. Don't expect to open the box at noon and be happy right away. Like other distant AM broadcasts certain night-time hours work while mid-day reception is impossible. I am now very happy with the purchase but not giving five stars as it does take a little patience to get it in-sync. I am now happy I took the chance and was a little patient.

For me, this is a an great product. I am an ham radio operator, I keep schedules with people around the world on time every time. I keep my radio logs in zulu time and date (universal coordinated time, or GMT time).

Time Zones only applicable to USA. Synchronisation to radio source not available in Australia.