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Restoring a 1995 GPS Time Server to Avoid Service Disruptions

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Jeff Geerling undertook a project to restore a 1995 TrueTime XL GPS time server. The goal was to create a reliable time source that would not be subject to potential service disruptions, such as those experienced with Telstra. This restoration involved detailed work on the vintage hardware to ensure its functionality. AI

RANK_REASON The article details a personal project involving the restoration of vintage hardware, which falls under the category of tools or hobbyist projects rather than a significant industry event.

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Restoring a 1995 GPS Time Server to Avoid Service Disruptions

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    Rebuilding a 1995 GPS Time Server so I don't get Telstra'd Article URL: https://www. jeffgeerling.com/blog/2026/tru etime-xl-gps-time-server-restomod/ Comments

    Rebuilding a 1995 GPS Time Server so I don't get Telstra'd Article URL: https://www. jeffgeerling.com/blog/2026/tru etime-xl-gps-time-server-restomod/ Comments URL: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 9577422 Points: 5 # Comments: 0 https://www. jeffgeerling.com/blog/2026/tru…

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