# Alarm Clock on The No Agenda Show Alarm Clock comes up in 6 chapters across 6 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2011 to November 2025. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 6 - **Discussed:** January 2011 – November 2025 - **Related topics:** [Apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [Amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), [D-star](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/d-star.md), [Daylight Saving Time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daylight-saving-time.md), [Ham Radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [Imac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imac.md), [Iphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone.md), [Iphone 4](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone-4.md), [Repeater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/repeater.md), [Sleep](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sleep.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### DreamSky Alarm Clock Radio Tip of the Day - **Episode:** [1821: Genesis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-30 - **Time:** 3:03:23–3:06:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1821-genesis/chapter/dreamsky-alarm-clock-radio-tip-of-the-day.md John C. Dvorak provides the "Tip of the Day," recommending the DreamSky Alarm Clock Radio as a reliable and affordable device. The $18 clock features an FM radio, temperature gauge, and battery backup, making it a practical alternative to using a smartphone as an alarm. The hosts suggest it as an ideal holiday stocking stuffer. Keywords: dreamsky, [alarm clock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alarm-clock.md), [amazon](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon.md), battery backup, stocking stuffer ### Ham Radio Standards, D-Star, Battery Powered Alarms - **Episode:** [1177: Moral Army](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1177-moral-army.md) - **Published:** 2019-10-03 - **Time:** 3:32–5:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1177-moral-army/chapter/ham-radio-standards-d-star-battery-powered-alarms.md A technical tangent ensues regarding ham radio equipment and emergency communication. One host critiques the use of D-Star, calling it a "phony" product that real amateur radio operators dislike. They also discuss the reliability of battery-powered analog alarm clocks during power failures. Keywords: [ham radio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ham-radio.md), [d-star](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/d-star.md), [repeater](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/repeater.md), [alarm clock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alarm-clock.md), battery power ### Daylight Saving Time, Sentimental iMac Alarm Clocks - **Episode:** [770: Mighty Men of Valor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/770-mighty-men-of-valor.md) - **Published:** 2015-11-01 - **Time:** 3:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/770-mighty-men-of-valor/chapter/daylight-saving-time-sentimental-imac-alarm-clocks.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the session by discussing the end of Daylight Saving Time and the process of resetting clocks. Dvorak describes a sentimental alarm clock he uses that is modeled after an original orange iMac. The conversation touches on the mechanical nature of old "flippy" clocks and the automatic updates of modern digital devices. Keywords: [daylight saving time](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daylight-saving-time.md), [alarm clock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alarm-clock.md), [imac](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/imac.md), timex, central texas ### Alarm Clock Failure and Morning Routine - **Episode:** [272: Brown is the New Green](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/272-brown-is-the-new-green.md) - **Published:** 2011-01-23 - **Time:** 59:06–1:00:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/272-brown-is-the-new-green/chapter/alarm-clock-failure-and-morning-routine.md One of the hosts recounts a morning mishap where an old-school alarm clock failed to go off due to a manual AM/PM setting error. The anecdote describes the physical sensation of waking up late and the subsequent rush to prepare for the show. The hosts joke about "balanced colons" and the reliability of modern versus legacy technology. Keywords: [alarm clock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alarm-clock.md), user error, morning routine, [sleep](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sleep.md), [time management](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-management.md) ### Apple iPhone Alarm Bug, Tech Journalism Criticism - **Episode:** [267: What's My Line?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/267-what-s-my-line.md) - **Published:** 2011-01-06 - **Time:** 43:11–45:31 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/267-what-s-my-line/chapter/apple-iphone-alarm-bug-tech-journalism-criticism.md A software bug in the Apple iPhone caused alarms to fail globally on January 1st, 2011, with some devices not self-correcting until January 5th. Tech journalists are criticized for failing to perform a technical analysis of the clock synchronization error, instead relying on official corporate statements. The incident raises concerns about Apple's ability to perform silent over-the-air updates without user notification. Keywords: [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [iphone](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone.md), [software bug](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/software-bug.md), [alarm clock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alarm-clock.md), [tech journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tech-journalism.md) ### Apple iPhone 2011 Alarm Clock Bug - **Episode:** [266: Dead Angry Birds](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/266-dead-angry-birds.md) - **Published:** 2011-01-02 - **Time:** 1:38–6:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/266-dead-angry-birds/chapter/apple-iphone-2011-alarm-clock-bug.md A widespread software glitch in the Apple iPhone 4 prevents non-recurring alarms from sounding on January 1 and 2, 2011. One host describes oversleeping after his device failed to trigger, leading to a debate regarding the reliability of smartphones versus traditional battery-backed alarm clocks. The discussion highlights Apple's perceived corporate arrogance and the tendency for modern users to rely on mobile devices for timekeeping. Keywords: [apple](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/apple.md), [iphone 4](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/iphone-4.md), ios bug, [alarm clock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alarm-clock.md), y2k11, tech failure --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)