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Last Updated: 05/18/12
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MOD-SIX_7971 Gen II with RF-Link GPS
Assembled with RF-Link + Wired option - $498 (Includes Acrylic Top, GPS Repeater unit, CPU mounted RF module and 2 power adapters-US Only)
(Tubes and GPS receiver not included)
Kit version, $448
Assembled with Wired GPS only $455 (Includes Acrylic Top and power adapter - US Only)
(Tubes and GPS receiver not included)
Kit version, $405
GPS Upgrade for Gen I MOD-SIX clocks- RF-Link only $60 ( includes GPS Repeater unit, CPU mounted PiggyBack RF module, power adapter )
(GPS receiver not included )
Kit version, $50
Polished Clock Base Plate vs. standard sanded aluminum - Add $35
Polished GPS Repeater Base vs. standard sanded aluminum - Add $10
**Clock DOES NOT require GPS to operate. It is based on the highly accurate Maxim DS3232 RTC chip**
**Clock is designed to function with either the GlobalSat BR355 or the Haicom 204III GPS, both are readily available**
***$100 deposit required with all new clock orders***
*** Add shipping and $5 handling fee to all prices ***
Range of the Repeater unit is limited to approximately 35 ft. Repeater unit is intended to function within the same room as the clock.
To place an order send me an email here.
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The MOD-SIX_7971 Gen II is a true direct drive 6 digit Nixie clock designed specifically for the very large Burroughs 7971 segmented Nixie tube. It is the only B7971 Nixie clock we know of that incorporates GPS time sync and temperature over our RF-Link wireless connection as well as offers conventional wired GPS! RF-Link allows the user to place the GPS receiver in the optimum signal strength location in the room without it being tethered to the clock. Other unique features of the MOD-SIX are the following:
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* Wireless Remote Display ON/OFF
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* Auto brightness control
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* Rotary encoder user interface
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* Extensive font catalogue
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* QUIKSET time-set
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* User Programmable Firmware upgrades
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* Maxim DS3232 RTC time base
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* Tube life timer
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* Tube Segment test function
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* Temperature Display acquired by RF-Link module
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* Standard Wired with Optional Wireless GPS
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* Automatic Daylight Saving Time compensation
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* Backwards compatible GEN I GPS upgrades
GPS Repeater shown with GlobalSat BR355 GPS receiver and power adapter plugged in. Repeater shown with sanded aluminum base plate.
PiggyBack RF Module for Gen I Upgrades
RF module for RF-Link option shown affixed to top of CPU board. MiniDin connector for wired GPS is standard on all new clocks and shown below RF Module
RF Link option works like this:
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1.GPS Signal is received by GPS receiver, either GlobalSat BR355 or Haicom 204III, plugged into repeater unit as shown in movie.
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2.GPS Data string and temperature is processed by the GPS Repeater and transmitted wirelessly along with temperature.
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3.GPS data string is received by RF Module mounted to the top of MOD-SIX CPU board shown in top center picture.
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4.MOD-SIX synchronizes date and time to GPS data string and displays temperature.
For additional pictures of the MOD-SIX click here
These and much more make this Nixie clock a true classic. And even though it offers the convenience of GPS time sync, it is NOT GPS dependent. So if you live in an area with poor GPS reception it will still maintain extremely accurate time. Carl Ott of New York designs the electronics and writes the software and I contribute with case design, and ‘marketing’. Click here to see the MOD-SIX GEN I video on YouTube.
See Brian Stuckey’s Review of the MOD-SIX_7971 on TubeClockDB
http://www.tubeclockdb.com/nixie-clocks/293-review-mod6-7971.html
Below is a pictorial review by Terry Kennedy, a satisfied MOD-SIX_7971 KIT builder: