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>Didn't the U block the RTE ntp server from syncing, or am I remembering
things that didn't happen again?

Yes, I believe so.  I used to use their server, but it is now block and
"invite" only.  However, these are known public servers:

time.nist.gov
time-a.nist.gov
time-a.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov
time-b.nist.gov
time-b.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov
time-nw.nist.gov
bitsy.mit.edu
kuhub.cc.ukans.edu
timex.cs.columbia.edu
timex.cs.columbia.edu
tmc.edu
tycho.usno.navy.mil
utcnist.colorado.edu

Tom Veldhouse
veldy at veldy.net