[time-nuts] What are the important features to look for in an timesync piece of hardware?

[Bill Hawkins]

Gretchen Baxter asks,

"What are the important features to look for in an time sync piece of
hardware?"

Here's an 'off the top of my head' list:

1. Cost - If you can't afford it, nothing else matters.

2. Availability - If you can't get it in time for your project, don't
bother.

3. Size and weight - Will it fit where you want to put it? And not
collapse the floor?

4. Power - Do you have enough utility power, with the right voltage and
frequency?

5. External hardware requirements - Can you get antennas, displays,
other stuff?

6. Computer requirements - Do you have an adequate computer with the
right connections?

7. Accuracy and precision - Do they meet project requirements?

8. Reliability and lifetime - Will it be available for the life of the
project?

9. Human interface - If one is needed, is it adequate?

10. Resale value - A consideration if the project life is less than the
equipment life.

Hope that's useful.

Bill Hawkins