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Will mobile phone signal jammers affect the time setting of radio-controlled clocks?

by LIU YIFA 16 Jan 2025

Whether the mobile phone signal jammers used in the examination room will affect the time setting of radio-controlled clocks depends mainly on the way the radio-controlled clocks receive the timing signals.

1. The way radio-controlled clocks receive timing signals

There are generally two ways for radio-controlled clocks to receive signals from the National Time Center:

Receiving timing signals through GPS: This type of radio-controlled clock uses GPS satellites for time synchronization and has high accuracy and stability.

Obtaining timing signals through 4G signals: Another type of radio-controlled clock obtains timing signals through mobile communication networks (such as 4G) to achieve time calibration.

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2. The impact of mobile phone signal jammers

For radio-controlled clocks that receive timing signals from GPS: The signals emitted by mobile phone signal jammers usually do not contain GPS signal frequencies, so they will not interfere with radio-controlled clocks that receive timing signals through GPS. When this type of radio-controlled clock is used in the examination room, it can normally receive GPS signals for time calibration.

For radio-controlled clocks that obtain timing signals through 4G signals: If the radio-controlled clock obtains timing signals through 4G signals, the mobile phone signal jammer in the examination room may have a certain impact on it. Because the jammer will emit radio waves with the same frequency band as the mobile phone communication, it may interfere with the transmission of 4G signals, thereby affecting the reception of timing signals by the radio-controlled clock. However, even in this case, the time error displayed by the radio-controlled clock will not be large. Radio-controlled clocks are mainly used for time calibration when receiving timing signals, and there are usually quartz crystals and other components inside to maintain time operation. Even if the timing signal cannot be received temporarily, it can maintain a relatively accurate time display.

III. Conclusion

In summary, the signal jammer for phone used in the examination room has limited impact on the time calibration of the radio-controlled clock. For radio-controlled clocks that receive timing signals through GPS, there is basically no interference; and for radio-controlled clocks that obtain timing signals through 4G signals, although they may be affected to a certain extent, the time error can usually be ignored. Therefore, it is feasible to use radio-controlled clocks for time calibration in the examination room.

In addition, it should be noted that the accuracy and stability of radio-controlled clocks are also affected by other factors, such as the use environment, power supply stability, etc. When using a radio-controlled clock, ensure that it is in a good reception state and stay away from equipment or environments that may generate electromagnetic interference.

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