Low Frequency Time SIgnal Receiver - 60KHz
 
Very sensitive and capable Time Signal receiver module with antenna tuned to time signal transmitter WWVB in the USA  and MSF in the UK at 60KHz.
 
In the North East of England I can easily receive the UK time signals.
 
This little receiver operates on a frequency of 60 kHz, in the UK, and receives a time and date code that  is used by  readily-available radio-controlled clocks which receiver and decodes and then displays accurate date and time.
 
I have connected the data output line to an ESP-32 VROOM module and made a small test programme to detect Data pulses from the radio module - first steps in decoding the acutal date and time information.  Currently, early stages of development but a nice little project to improve my coding and experience with working with the ESP-32 module.
 
 
The MSF signal is transmitted from Anthorn Radio Station in Cumbria by Babcock International, under contract to NPL.
 
The antenna induction signal is sent to the IC for amplification, demodulation, and then identified by the MCU.
 
Technical Specifications
Product number: WVB-0860N-03A
RCCM category: WWVB/60KHz single frequency module
PCB size: 25.0x11.5x1.0mm/FR4
Antenna size: AR8x60mm/High Q
Nominal frequency: 60KHz±300Hz
Sensitivity: 28±2dB
Receiving IC: CME6005
 
       • Operating voltage: 1.1...3.3 V
       • Current consumption: 85 µA max
       • Receiving frequency: 60KHz
       • Board size (without antenna) LxWxH: 22x13.5x1 mm
       • Antenna quality: LxØ: 60x10mm
       • Scope of delivery: 1 piece
             ⇒ DCF receiver module with antenna
 
       • connect:
             ⇒ Ground = Pin G
             ⇒ Operating Voltage = Pin V
             ⇒ data = pin T
             ⇒ Power On/Off = Pin P1
       • Important note:
             ⇒ PIN P1 is an on/off switch and must be set to logic low.
 
Note: The single-frequency module cannot switch between different frequencies of DCF/WVB/HBG/BPC.
 
As a single-frequency module, it can only receive 60KHz signals.
 
Package Included:
1*Receiver module