Calibrating by NIST

Calibrating by NIST: The National Institute of Standards and Technology provides precise audio tones that can be used to calibrate electronic tuning devices.� These tones are available over the phone by calling NIST at (303)499-7111 in Colorado.� They are also available on shortwave radio.� Since most piano techs do not have access to shortwave radios, we focus on the use of the telephone service.

WiredAcademic – Khan Academy Competitor? Mike Feerick of Alison.com Talks About The Future of Online Education

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Closing is for losers and benefits don’t work? | SebastianMarshall.com: Strategy, Philosophy, Self-Discipline, Science. Victory.

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