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Update:

I've found (after a LOT of reading...) I can do what I need (enable pps support 
in the kernel) without recompiling, by creating:-

/boot/loader.conf.local

with an entry:-

pps_load="YES"

Then, kldstat shows that module (pps.ko) is loaded after boot.

Most of what I needed to discover, was eventually found on the NixCraft 
website, cross referencing what I was finding there, with the contents of "The 
Handbook".

So, I'm happy for now. :)

Hardware to configure next...

Cheers.

Dave B.