Re: [gpsd-users] Need help synchronizing ntpd with gpsd

[Gary E. Miller]

Yo Dhiraj!

On Mon, 21 May 2012 16:41:35 +0600
Dhiraj Khanna <address@hidden> wrote:

> Gary, tried the forum too but couldn't find a solution. Also tried the
> command that you sent me.....draws a blank.

Well, until you get that to work, stop looking at anything else.

Only three choices here: 
        1. your GPS is not on /dev/ttyS0
        2. you mistyped something
        3. your gpsd does not have ntpd support

Where did you get your gpsd binary?
What version is it.

> Incidentally, I am not
> using the PPS signal of the GPS.
> ntp.conf is attached herewith.

I only see one server.  ntpd needs at least three to function properly.

RGDS
GARY
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> Thanks
> 
> On 5/19/12, Gary E. Miller <address@hidden> wrote:
> > Yo Dhiraj!
> >
> > Please keep the gpsd-users list in the Cc:  I'm not on call 24x7 and
> > other can benefit from the conversation.  BTW, have you checked the
> > list archive already?
> >
> > On Fri, 18 May 2012 18:05:08 +0600
> > Dhiraj Khanna <address@hidden> wrote:
> >
> >> Thanks for the reply. Haven't run cgps but have seen the GPS output
> >> through gpsmon. Seems to be working fine. If I go to debug level 5,
> >> (D5), I can see the gps NMEA sentences too, but ntpd continues to
> >> remain as elusive as ever!! Been a few hours now.
> >
> > If you are seeing a GPS lock then NTP should be fine.  To get some
> > good debug
> > data start gpsd this way:
> >
> >     gpsd -nND 6 /dev/ttyS0 2>&1 | egrep 'PPS|NTP'
> >
> >
> > Also send along a copy of your ntp.conf and your version of gpsd.
> >
> >
> > RGDS
> > GARY
> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > Gary E. Miller Rellim 109 NW Wilmington Ave., Suite E, Bend, OR
> > 97701 address@hidden  Tel:+1(541)382-8588
> >
> 
>

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