Why does my clock radio lose time?
Why does my clock radio lose time? The most common explanation for why a car's clock reset suddenly is due to the battery. The clock relies on a constant flow of electricity from the battery to keep it running, even when the engine is turned off. A near-empty battery can sometimes briefly lose charge entirely when the engine starts and then regain it. Why does my alarm clock keep gaining time? These types of clocks usually keep time by counting mains cycles rather than using any sort of internal timer chip. So, if your mains frequency is too high, they...