> GSM, CDMA and TDMA networks require extreme precision in their timing so they > all use GPS disciplined clock references. In fact, old digital cell phones > are great sources of extremely accurate SMT TCXO's (ppm level) if you don't > mind the odd ball base frequency. Answering my own question: GPS time is Stratum 2 as it's slaved from a cesium clock at USNO (US Navy). -marc -------------------------------------------------- Marc Nicholas Geekythings Inc. C/416.543.4896 UNIX, Database, Security and Networking Consulting -- http://www.piclist.com hint: PICList Posts must start with ONE topic: [PIC]:,[SX]:,[AVR]: ->uP ONLY! [EE]:,[OT]: ->Other [BUY]:,[AD]: ->Ads