Re: [time-nuts] Microsemi 3120A sold on eBay

2018-01-27 Thread John Allen
It is interesting to note that the seller is in Salem, MA, a few miles south of Microsemi in Beverly, MA. PS: Here is a list of the many acquisitions they have made: https://www.microsemi.com/company/acquisitions John K1AE -Original Message- From: time-nuts

Re: [time-nuts] LED replacement screen for 53131A 53132A!!??

2018-01-06 Thread John Allen
Hi Mark - will it drive LEDs? Are you going to build some of these up? Are there more VFDs available on eBay? Thanks, John (2 53131s and one 53132) -Original Message- From: time-nuts [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Mark Sims Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2018 5:29 PM

[time-nuts] Ships fooled in GPS spoofing attack suggest Russian cyberweapon

2017-08-12 Thread John Allen
FYI, John K1AE -Original Message- From: YCCC [mailto:yccc-boun...@contesting.com] On Behalf Of ROBERT DOHERTY Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2017 9:26 AM To: YCCC Reflector Subject: [YCCC] Fwd: Re: [Radio Officers, ] Ships fooled in GPS spoofing attack suggest Russian cyberweapon As if

Re: [time-nuts] 5370B Input Board Repair [WAS: 5370B Question / help needed]

2017-07-19 Thread John Allen
Thanks! Didier! 73, John K1AE -Original Message- From: time-nuts [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Didier Juges Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2017 1:35 PM To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement Subject: Re: [time-nuts] 5370B Input Board Repair [WAS: 5370B

Re: [time-nuts] Smart Phone time display accuracy...?

2017-03-16 Thread John Allen
There is a NTP app for the iPhone called Gorgy Atomic Timing Clock. You can choose from about 6 different NTP servers and it has an audible tick. It does not (can not) set the iPhone's clock. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/atomic-clock-gorgy-timing/id295302256?mt=8 It was free, but now is

Re: [time-nuts] 5372A A7 CPU board

2017-01-03 Thread John Allen
: [time-nuts] 5372A A7 CPU board I took a lot ok through the service manual, but didn't see the A7 schematic. Is it someplace non obvious? Thanks! > On Jan 2, 2017, at 23:00, John Allen <j...@pcsupportsolutions.com> wrote: > > Hi Bob - I have a OCR'd service manual with schematics.

Re: [time-nuts] 5372A A7 CPU board

2017-01-02 Thread John Allen
Hi Bob - I have a OCR'd service manual with schematics. There is also one on the KO4BB site http://www.ko4bb.com/getsimple/index.php?id=manuals I can post mine if that one isn't sufficient. Regards, John K1AE, Bolton, MA -Original Message- From: time-nuts

Re: [time-nuts] HP 53132A ROM issue

2016-12-27 Thread John Allen
Hi Nigel - could you post the files on KO4BB's manuals site? There is a version 3944 already there. Go to: http://www.ko4bb.com/getsimple/index.php?id=manuals Click on "upload instructions" and/or search for 53132. Regards, John K1AE -Original Message- From: time-nuts

Re: [time-nuts] UCCM GPSDO

2016-12-05 Thread John Allen
Almost every PC Board made in the last few decades is UL 94V-0. John K1AE -Original Message- From: time-nuts [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Van Horn, David Sent: Monday, December 05, 2016 3:35 PM To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement Subject: Re:

Re: [time-nuts] Atomic Watch

2016-10-17 Thread John Allen
It hurts to read this. John K1AE -Original Message- From: time-nuts [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Jim Palfreyman Sent: Monday, October 17, 2016 9:46 PM To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement Subject: [time-nuts] Atomic Watch Well I think there's a

Re: [time-nuts] 5061B Service Manual, Page 8-57 (BEAM I, if LOW)

2016-07-17 Thread John Allen
Hi to all - If you have been updated to Windows 10, you have 30 days to go back to your old Windows. It takes from 5 to 30 or more minutes depending on computer speed. Here's how: http://www.howtogeek.com/220723/how-to-uninstall-windows-10-and-downgrade-to-windows-7-or-8.1/ John K1AE

Re: [time-nuts] Intro and Driver Request

2016-05-12 Thread John Allen
FWIW, The Win 2000 driver will work on Win XP. John, K1AE -Original Message- From: time-nuts [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Jason T Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2016 8:27 PM To: time-nuts@febo.com Subject: [time-nuts] Intro and Driver Request Hello Time-Nuts - I've ended up

[time-nuts] Sphere data books zipped

2016-03-25 Thread John Allen
For those of you who want to download the entire collection in one file, I have uploaded a zip file of all the data. It is 4 GB. It is available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxMD1ibIHfSxRnBaTmZudE5qMDg/view?usp=sharin g Regards, John K1AE John Allen - PC Support Solutions <h

Re: [time-nuts] Huge databook collection uploaded

2016-03-25 Thread John Allen
the years at > Sphere, along with tubes, app notes, time codes, and tek/hp cross-refs and > concepts are now up in the first location, thanks to John Allen (K1AE). he > has parked them here on his google drive, nicely laid out by the book > categories: > > > https://

[time-nuts] HP 3048A Alternative to HP3561A?

2015-09-04 Thread John Allen
/3048A.html Thanks! John, K1AE John Allen - PC Support Solutions <http://www.pcsupportsolutions.com/> www.pcsupportsolutions.com PC On Site Service and Training - Computer HW/SW/Network debugging, installation and upgrades. Dell Premier Partner sales. <http://www.yelp.com/biz/p

Re: [time-nuts] HP 10811-60165 Double Oven

2015-08-13 Thread John Allen
Hello Nuts - I have been collecting 10811 information for years. Here is my folder of 10811 info. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/227z7thrxf4ipj2/AABpzvwZJzpIiciPygF8R4Ska?dl=0 Regards to all, John K1AE -Original Message- From: time-nuts [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of

Re: [time-nuts] wtd: WWVB info

2015-08-09 Thread John Allen
layout an IC for MOSIS with a ruler and and a quadrille pad.. get your copy of Carver and Mead and have at it) I assume that you mean Carver Mead and Lynn Conway, Introduction to VLSI System Design 1978. I am enjoying this thread! Regards, John Allen K1AE -Original Message- From

Re: [time-nuts] KS-24361 REF-0 standalone

2015-08-07 Thread John Allen
Thanks, Bob. Would it make sense to also upload it to KO4BB's site? John K1AE -Original Message- From: time-nuts [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Bob Camp Sent: Friday, August 07, 2015 10:14 AM To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement Subject: Re:

Re: [time-nuts] magnetic electronic components

2015-06-23 Thread John Allen
Hi all - this website has some older books from the 50's and 60's that may help. Links are at http://tubebooks.org/technical_books_online.htm Most of the way to the bottom of the page. I hope this is helpful.. Passive components (transformers, capacitors...) Capacitors, Magnetic Circuits, and

Re: [time-nuts] Cheap 48V 2A power supply

2015-06-13 Thread John Allen
Thanks Mark - Here is the data sheet: http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/1903642.pdf John K1AE -Original Message- From: time-nuts [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Mark Sims Sent: Saturday, June 13, 2015 5:20 PM To: time-nuts@febo.com Subject: [time-nuts] Cheap 48V 2A power

Re: [time-nuts] HP5370 Error 04

2015-06-10 Thread John Allen
Hi Matthias - It sounds like you may have a temperature sensitive component (or solder joint?). Perhaps cooling each component individually will help you find the problem. Regards, John K1AE -Original Message- From: time-nuts [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Matthias

Re: [time-nuts] HP5370 Error 04

2015-06-08 Thread John Allen
Hello Matthias - I had this problem on my 5370B - it turned out that the fan wasn't running, which resulted in overheating. I hope this helps. Regards, John K1AE -Original Message- From: time-nuts [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Matthias Jelen Sent: Monday, June 08,

Re: [time-nuts] lawnmower robots may be the end of VLF timekeeping

2015-05-09 Thread John Allen
http://www.blitzortung.org/Webpages/index.php?lang=en typo correction. John -Original Message- From: time-nuts [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Björn Sent: Saturday, May 09, 2015 2:15 PM To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement Subject: Re: [time-nuts]

Re: [time-nuts] Ultra High Stability Time Base Options for 53132A

2015-04-14 Thread John Allen
Hi folks - Just one note about ECL. It was intentionally designed for slow rise-time. That was a feature that improved signal integrity in the 70's when board designers had no clue. I am mostly referring to MECL 10K. MECL III had faster rise-times. John K1AE, ECL designer at DEC in the

[time-nuts] 53132 Option 012 Aging

2015-04-12 Thread John Allen
Hi nuts - I ran into this information on the Keysight site. The aging rate of a Keysight Option 012 ultra-high-stability oven in the first 90 days is: 1E-10 *30 days + 3E-9 * 2 months = 9E-9 In the first year, the aging rate is: 1E-10 *30 days + 3E-9 * 11 months = 3.6E-8 The second year

Re: [time-nuts] Frequency doubler 5/10 and distribution amplifier for Lucent KS-24361

2015-04-05 Thread John Allen
Hi Time-Nuts - FWIW, the is a 30 day free trial of Altium Designer at http://www.altium.com/free-trial?gclid=CKnpkaux38QCFQotaQodoaYAWQ The download requires a company name and email address. I for one, would like at least one of each of Gerhard's boards. Would anybody like to volunteer to

Re: [time-nuts] 53132A Cooling fan

2015-01-11 Thread John Allen
Hi All - this fan is also available at Digikey and Newark and others - http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/MB40201V2-000U-A99/259-1554-ND/2757779 $5.82 US. Regards, John K1AE -Original Message- From: time-nuts [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Götz Romahn Sent:

[time-nuts] Lighting Grounding info

2014-11-26 Thread John Allen
Here are two sources of grounding and other information. The Moto R56 is 518 pages of grounding and equipment protection info. https://www.dropbox.com/s/f3xjx1u15ipys26/Motorola_R56_2005_manual.pdf http://wiki.radioreference.com/index.php/RF_Engineering Regards, John K1AE

[time-nuts] 10811's

2014-11-17 Thread John Allen
As you all know, but has not been mentioned, is that there are many versions of the venerable 10811, which different specifications, including phase noise and stability. The well known HP document 90027-1 lists many of them, and thanks to TVB, it is here:

Re: [time-nuts] If any of your USB devices have stopped working lately...

2014-10-23 Thread John Allen
Hi Rick - I believe it was CompuServe (which AOL later bought.) It didn't really cause any trouble... Regards, John K1AE -Original Message- From: time-nuts [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Richard (Rick) Karlquist Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2014 10:31 PM To:

Re: [time-nuts] Price of LTE Lite GPSDO vs Trimble Thunderbolt.

2014-10-18 Thread John Allen
See http://www.ebay.com/itm/LTE-Lite-GPSDO-Evaluation-Kit-with-20MHz-TCXO-/171504586548 Ships World wide for $10 US Regards, John K1AE Hi, I am interested in your new GPSDO. How do I find out more about buying the kit? Is this a USA only deal? cheers, Neville Michie Sydney, Australia On

Re: [time-nuts] Price of LTE Lite GPSDO vs Trimble Thunderbolt.

2014-10-18 Thread John Allen
Hi David - Yes, Thanks! Ebay! In the US it says: Shipping: $10.00 Expedited Shipping | See details Item location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Ships to: Worldwide I misread the vague writing. Regards, John K1AE See

Re: [time-nuts] Lightning arrestors for GPSDO antenna

2014-10-17 Thread John Allen
Hello All - There is a 500+ page document on grounding, lightning protection and more - Google for: STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR COMMUNICATION SITES Motorola R56 2005 Regards, John K1AE ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To

Re: [time-nuts] TM500/TM5000/HP-5370 Extender cables and cards

2014-10-12 Thread John Allen
Hi Mark - do you recommend one 5370 Extender set or two? I definitely want one. Regards, John -Original Message- From: time-nuts [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Mark Sims Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2014 11:46 PM To: time-nuts@febo.com; volt-n...@febo.com Subject:

Re: [time-nuts] HP5370 extender cards?

2014-08-13 Thread John Allen
Yes! John K1AE Also interested in your Tek TM500 extenders. Regards, John   -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Mark Sims Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2014 4:44 PM To: time-nuts@febo.com Subject: [time-nuts] HP5370 extender

[time-nuts] FW: Finding Victims Trapped in Rubble with NASA Radar Device

2014-08-06 Thread John Allen
Kudos to Jim Lux! Regards, John K1AE John Allen - PC Support Solutions www.pcsupportsolutions.com http://www.pcsupportsolutions.com/ PC On Site Service and Training - Computer HW/SW/Network debugging, installation and upgrades. Dell Premier Partner sales. Check me out on Yelp! http

Re: [time-nuts] Fwd: CGSIC: FW: The next GPS Launch

2014-07-29 Thread John Allen
Hi Magnus et al - just FYI: 2 1/2 times the design lifetime is not unusual for satellites. More of the Ham Oscar satellites have exceeded their lifetime by that much or more. (Sorry, no facts handy). It saves us USA taxpayers money when they last that long! Regards, John K1AE   Original

Re: [time-nuts] OT Gel Cell question

2014-07-28 Thread John Allen
That's for sure. Lead Acid batteries run everything except where power density is critical. We all need to know as much as possible about them. I thought that I knew a lot, but the dialogue on this list has raised my understanding significantly. Thanks to all who have contributed so far. A

Re: [time-nuts] Topic Cops

2014-07-28 Thread John Allen
Tom will tells us when OT. I regret having to add to the bandwidth. PS: What sort of Bandwidth is found in GPS front ends and antennae? Regards, John   John Allen - PC Support Solutions www.pcsupportsolutions.com PC On Site Service and Training - Computer HW/SW/Network debugging, installation

Re: [time-nuts] Setting Windows XP clock.

2014-07-12 Thread John Allen
are an excellent solution for many. Regards, John   John Allen - PC Support Solutions www.pcsupportsolutions.com PC On Site Service and Training - Computer HW/SW/Network debugging, installation and upgrades. Dell Premier Partner sales. mailto:j...@pcsupportsolutions.com M: 508 361-6229  -Original

Re: [time-nuts] The HP 105B Quartz Oscillator

2014-07-07 Thread John Allen
Hi Max - may I suggest uploading it to KO4BB.com, Didier's archive site? Thanks, Regards, John John Allen K1AE -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Max Sent: Monday, July 07, 2014 10:44 PM To: Discussion of precise time

Re: [time-nuts] 3.0GHz Channel 3 installation in Agilent 53132A Counter

2014-03-19 Thread John Allen
FYI: Here is the link to the 53132 CLIP. http://www.home.agilent.com/agilent/redirector.jspx?action=refcname=AGILENT _EDITORIALckey=1119025lc=engcc=USnfr=-33788.536880944.00 It wasn't there last I checked. John K1AE ___ time-nuts mailing list --

Re: [time-nuts] Coax cable for volute antenna

2013-10-16 Thread John Allen
0.250 is another size UT makes. Might try ebay. John Allen mailto:j...@pcsupportsolutions.com M: 508 361-6229   -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lux Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2013 12:31 AM To: Discussion

[time-nuts] NTBW50AA - General questions

2013-09-07 Thread John Allen
Hi - Can you experts out there provide some general information on the NTBW50AA? Performance wise - how does I compare to the Z3805 or others? Thanks, John, K1AE, Bolton, MA John Allen - PC Support Solutions www.pcsupportsolutions.com PC On Site Service and Training - Computer HW/SW/Network

[time-nuts] FW: Rb video

2013-08-07 Thread John Allen
This link works. The one with ** in it doesn't. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chrzrod3tQY John K1AE -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Eric Garner Sent: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 3:57 PM To: Steve G8EBM; Discussion of

Re: [time-nuts] Year 2000?

2012-11-20 Thread John Allen
Yes, Two of my PC's asked if I wanted to change the data and time to -8xxx days, 0 hours, 0 minutes, 0 seconds. A real head scratcher until I saw the link below. I believe the time server was tick.usno.navy.mil The Time Sync software that I use is D4 - see: http://www.thinkman.com/dimension4/

Re: [time-nuts] DIY GPS-DO

2012-03-10 Thread John Allen
-Floyd-M-Gardner/dp/0471042943 Very readable. John Allen K1AE, Bolton, MA M: 508 361-6229   -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Magnus Danielson Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2012 11:19 AM To: time-nuts@febo.com Subject: Re

Re: [time-nuts] ATT WP 92066-L5 (RB)

2012-01-15 Thread John Allen
It was used as a Cell Site Frequency Standard, runs on 24V. A Pic of the shelf is attached. NOT - see below. If I find pinouts I will post them. The FRS assembly pinouts are in the NOT attached spec. Post was too large, will send direct. The FRS spec is out there on the web. (I can email) John

Re: [time-nuts] ATT WP 92066-L5 (RB)

2012-01-15 Thread John Allen
There is info in the time-nut archives under Efratom FRS About June 2009. http://www.febo.com/pipermail/time-nuts/ Also Didier has the manual at ko4bb.com John -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Steven L. Finberg

Re: [time-nuts] synch for pendulum clock....

2011-12-11 Thread John Allen
Your timing is good; I'm writing a HSN article right now that touches on all the levers: Hi Tom - what is HSN? John K1AE ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts

[time-nuts] BBC on Leap Seconds

2011-11-06 Thread John Allen
it. The leap second came into existence in 1972. It is added. * Science explained: What is a leap second? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15563170 4 November 2011 Science reporter Rebecca Morelle explains what a leap second is - and what would happen if we got rid of them. John Allen

Re: [time-nuts] Could someone please recommend GPIB card

2011-10-10 Thread John Allen
BTW, Win 7 XP Emulation Mode is a free download for Win 7 Pro, not available for Win 7 Home Premium. John -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of David J Taylor Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2011 1:09 AM To: 'Discussion of

Re: [time-nuts] Could someone please recommend GPIB card

2011-10-09 Thread John Allen
USB can be a pain if you have several, how do you ensure they pop up with the same identity? Serial port adapters have that issue. Not aware that there is a general solution to it. For USB at least there is a scan order to assist, and USB doesn't hurt as the ISA did. Cheers, Magnus About

Re: [time-nuts] light squared test

2011-05-18 Thread John Allen
Try this and also other gpsworld.com articles. John K1AE http://www.gpsworld.com/survey/lightsquared-its-worse-you-think-11646?utm_so urce=GPSutm_medium=emailutm_campaign=Survey-Scene_05_18_2011utm_content=l ightsquared-its-worse-you-think-11646 -Original Message- From:

Re: [time-nuts] light squared test

2011-05-18 Thread John Allen
Here is another article re: the test: http://www.gpsworld.com/transportation/aviation/news/faa-warns-gps-could-suf fer-during-lightsquared-tests-in-nevada-11638?utm_source=GPSutm_medium=emai lutm_campaign=navigate_05_16_2011utm_content=faa-warns-gps-could-suffer-du

Re: [time-nuts] HQ 5370B manual available

2011-02-27 Thread John Allen
To contact Agilent with a manual for their archive site, email manu...@agilent.com With the subject: I have a manual to share!! The above information from 2009. John Allen K1AE -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Dr

Re: [time-nuts] Check out my photos on Facebook

2011-02-04 Thread John Allen
to do this is to use this link (And I get 250 MB extra for my free account, thanks!) http://db.tt/9DovnzV Regards, John K1AE John Allen - PC Support Solutions www.pcsupportsolutions.com -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf

Re: [time-nuts] Fwd: RFM Looking for a Frequency Control Engineer

2011-02-03 Thread John Allen
Where is the position located? Tks, John -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Oz-in-DFW Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2011 3:16 PM To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement Subject: [time-nuts] Fwd: RFM Looking

Re: [time-nuts] Maser manual

2010-08-31 Thread John Allen
sign-up (and I get a referral credit of 250 MB) NB: Dropbox has been featured by CNET very recently. PS: It also works on iPhones. 73, John Allen - K1AE -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Corby Dawson Sent: Tuesday, August

Re: [time-nuts] What's the latest correct PICTIC II Mouser project?- Heathkid

2010-08-13 Thread John Allen
One is due to ship to them Monday 8/16. See below. The other is a problem - 10/18. Mouser Part #:271-620-RC Mfr.'s Part #: 271-620-RC Description:620ohms 1% 50PPM Mouser Product Availability No Stock 7,868On Order Estimated Ship Date 7,868 8/16/2010 John K1AE -Original

Re: [time-nuts] HP 5335A Option 040

2010-07-28 Thread John Allen
And two extra buttons in the group on the right (now 8 total there). John Allen -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Rex Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 1:06 AM To: gpba...@compuserve.com; Discussion of precise time

Re: [time-nuts] HP 5335A Option 040

2010-07-28 Thread John Allen
The manual on the Agilent site (preliminary) doesn't mention 040, but the later manual (available from Artekmedia) does. John Allen -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Gordon Batey Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 10:24 PM

Re: [time-nuts] crystal oscillators TPLL

2010-06-22 Thread John Allen
Um, This group/list/reflector is NOT related to Yahoo, but is hosted on febo.com thanks to John Ackerman, N8UR. Thanks, John John Allen K1AE -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Steve Rooke Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2010 8:19

Re: [time-nuts] Advantages Disadvantages of the TPLL Method

2010-06-20 Thread John Allen
IMHO, this comment is totally uncalled for, regardless... Also, it is unsigned - poor etiquette. John Allen - -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of gandal...@aol.com Sent: Sunday, June 20, 2010 4:07 PM To: time-nuts@febo.com

Re: [time-nuts] Z3815A

2010-06-11 Thread John Allen
, MTI 260-0624-C MTI's web site is http://www.mti-milliren.com/catalog.html MTI 260 - http://www.mti-milliren.com/ocxo_260_ocxo.html Regards, John Allen - K1AE -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of ewkeh...@aol.com Sent

Re: [time-nuts] Z3805 utility, Was: AW: (no subject)

2010-05-23 Thread John Allen
Hi Bob - I have attached text and a photo for the Z3805. But - do you have a Z3801? It sounds like it. John Allen K1AE -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Robert Benward Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 1:06 AM To: Discussion

Re: [time-nuts] Z3805 utility, Was: AW: (no subject)

2010-05-22 Thread John Allen
. John Allen K1AE -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Robert Benward Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 11:31 PM To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Z3805 utility, Was: AW: (no subject

Re: [time-nuts] FW: Re: Low-Cost 6+ GHz Prescaler board for

2010-03-25 Thread John Allen
) are specified. to 8 GHz. With 1.25:1 VSWR Also - here is a BNC to SMA bulkhead with 10 GHz VSWR max of 1.4:1 http://www.fairviewmicrowave.com/adaptersbncsma.htm (Bottom middle). Now if only we could find a SMA to SMA bulkhead that fit in a BNC mounting hole... John Allen K1AE -Original Message

Re: [time-nuts] HP 5371/2 error

2010-03-20 Thread John Allen
It means the battery is dead. See the list archives. The battery is available from Tadiran / Mouser. John K1AE -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Bob Camp Sent: Saturday, March 20, 2010 8:30 PM To: Discussion of precise

Re: [time-nuts] 5370A vs 5370B

2010-03-09 Thread John Allen
Hi Mark - do you have a source or part number for the fan? I seem to remember that the manuals says 35 or 37 cfm. Thanks, John K1AE -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Mark Sims Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 11:30 PM To:

Re: [time-nuts] FW: HeyWhatsThat: January 15 Solar Eclipse

2010-01-15 Thread John Allen
manufacture's web site. (Or if Dell, their support site.) I give high odds that it is a video driver problem. PS: I am running Windows XP Pro SP3, Firefox 3.5.7, DELL Vostro 1510 73, John John Allen - PC Support Solutions 978 779-6189 M: 508 361-6229 -Original Message- From: time

Re: [time-nuts] FW: HeyWhatsThat: January 15 Solar Eclipse

2010-01-14 Thread John Allen
Hi Rex, sorry to hear that. Apparently the page uses a new Google Earth plugin (For Firefox). Google Earth is known for it's demands on hardware, particularly Graphics memory and possibly Main Memory. Please let us know if you find out what is going on. John Allen K1AE -Original Message

[time-nuts] FW: HeyWhatsThat: January 15 Solar Eclipse

2010-01-13 Thread John Allen
This is worth checking out for the path of Jan 15 eclipse. John K1AE -Original Message- From: Michael Kosowsky [mailto:m...@heywhatsthat.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 11:41 PM To: j...@pcsupportsolutions.com Subject: HeyWhatsThat: January 15 Solar Eclipse Just finished a

[time-nuts] New GPS Configuration: 24+3=Win/Win

2010-01-12 Thread John Allen
Three existing SVs to be moved to provide better coverage - details - http://www.gpsworld.com/gnss-system/gps-modernization/new-gps-configuration- 243winwin-9369 John, K1AE ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go

Re: [time-nuts] I need a clarification

2010-01-08 Thread John Allen
10 GHz = 10E10 Hz x 2E-11 = 2E-1 or 0.2 Hz 73, John k1AE John Allen - PC Support Solutions www.pcsupportsolutions.com PC On Site Service and Training - Computer HW/SW/Network debugging, installation and upgrades. mailto:j...@pcsupportsolutions.com 978 779-6189 M: 508 361-6229 -Original

Re: [time-nuts] Sparkfun

2010-01-07 Thread John Allen
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[time-nuts] The Calendar conundrum

2010-01-06 Thread John Allen
Pretty cool article on calendars in WSJ: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB126212850216209527.html John ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow

Re: [time-nuts] [OT] short run cable assembly vendor?

2009-12-30 Thread John Allen
Hi Chris - One place to try is http://www.glkinst.com/cables/hp_cables.htm George is a great guy. A satisfied customer for 10 year, John, K1AE John Allen - PC Support Solutions www.pcsupportsolutions.com PC On Site Service and Training - Computer HW/SW/Network debugging, installation

Re: [time-nuts] HP/Symmetricom 58535A and 58536A

2009-10-31 Thread John Allen
Hi Joe - I have the Information Note that comes with new 58535A units. I wish I could scan and email it, but no scanner right now. The most useful info is the specs - below. BW +/- 10 MHz -3 db Gain 0 +/- 3 db NF 5 db typ. VSWR 1.2 input typ. 1.6 typ output both at L1 Isolation -30 db at L1, -54

Re: [time-nuts] HP 5359A Manual Needed

2009-10-30 Thread John Allen
Thanks to all for your help with the manual. I can't believe that I missed it on Didier's fine site. I would like to put another good word in for Artek Media, www.ArtekMedia.com Their OCR'd and indexed manuals on CD are very nice and reasonably priced. My mistake here appears to be searching

[time-nuts] HP 5359A Manual Needed

2009-10-29 Thread John Allen
Hi - Does anyone have a scan of the HP 5359A Time Synthesizer Op and svc manual? I have tried everywhere, no luck Thanks, John, K1AE John Allen ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https

Re: [time-nuts] Trimble copy of Z3801

2009-10-27 Thread John Allen
It is a (mostly Z3801A) clone made for Nortel by Trimple. It speaks Trimble, so Lady Heather can discipline it. It can not be jumper-ed to run RS-232 - RS-485 only. The insides are completely different from the Z3801A, the rear I/O is the same except that it accepts +20-30V (+27 to + 27.6V

Re: [time-nuts] Lady Heather wants to know: How big is your tube?

2009-10-14 Thread John Allen
Laptop (wide screen) 1280 x 800 Netbook 1024 x 600 Desktops - a. 1024x768 b. 1280x1024 c. 1680x1050 John K1AE -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Mark Sims Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 11:50 PM To: time-nuts@febo.com

Re: [time-nuts] 5370A

2009-10-09 Thread John Allen
Please don't take this discussion off list. There are lots of us interested in anything about 5370A/B maintenance. Thanks! John, K1AE -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Gray Sent: Saturday, October 10, 2009 12:47

Re: [time-nuts] GPS with PPS

2009-09-30 Thread John Allen
Hello All - The seller's eBay ID is fluke.I. The uppercase letter. Back to our regular fine Programming, John K1AE - Original Message - From: Roy Phillips phill...@btinternet.com To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement time-nuts@febo.com Sent: Wednesday, September

Re: [time-nuts] GPS with PPS - fluke.l

2009-09-30 Thread John Allen
PM Subject: Re: [time-nuts] GPS with PPS No, it's fluke.L (well, lowercase L), not upper case i. -Bob On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 2:45 PM, John Allen j...@pcsupportsolutions.comwrote: Hello All - The seller's eBay ID is fluke.I. The uppercase letter. Back to our regular fine Programming

Re: [time-nuts] RoHS Solder

2009-09-25 Thread John Allen
Huh? John K1AE - Original Message - From: Dave Ackrill dave.g0...@tiscali.co.uk To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement time-nuts@febo.com Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 7:52 PM Subject: Re: [time-nuts] RoHS Solder Javier Herrero wrote: That reminds me a shor

Re: [time-nuts] HP 8660C-K10 phase modulation test set

2009-09-20 Thread John Allen
Hi - This is a test set to verify the performance of the 8660C Synthesized Signal Gen. I am still researching it - I may be interested in it - I have an 8660C. I hope that this info is helpful. John, K1AE Bolton, MA - Original Message - From: Mark Kahrs mark.ka...@gmail.com To:

Re: [time-nuts] HP 8660C-K10 phase modulation test set

2009-09-20 Thread John Allen
More information - From http://ko4bb.com/Manuals/HP_Agilent/HP_-_8660_Synthesized_Signal_Generator/HP_86602B_MIL_Maintenance_Manua.pdf Page 4-45: DESCRIPTION: The phase modulated output of the System Under Test is demodulated using a phase modulation test set. The harmonic levels are

Re: [time-nuts] Advice on 5370A vs 5370B differences please

2009-08-29 Thread John Allen
Hi Tim - I don't have the app note, but the HP Journal article is on line at, among many locations: http://www.gamearchive.com/General/Test_Equipment/HP/HPJMay77.pdf Regards, John K1AE PS: I think that the availability of logic analyzers in the late 70's may have affected the adoption of

Re: [time-nuts] Thunderbolt precise positions needed

2009-08-13 Thread John Allen
Hi Tom - how about the Trimble NTPX26AB-06 made for Nortel Z3801 clone - where does this rank compared to the T-Bolt? It seems to run the same software. Regards, John, K1AE, Bolton, MA, USA, newbie time-nut. -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com

Re: [time-nuts] Wireless Adapter for an TBolt

2009-07-04 Thread John Allen
Try LogMeIn.com for LogMeIn FREE remote access. Great SW. John, K1AE -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Francesco Ledda Sent: Friday, July 03, 2009 9:59 AM To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement

Re: [time-nuts] [time-nuts ]Plug and play GPSDOs was:(no subject)

2009-06-30 Thread John Allen
This seller in CA is selling for $120 or less. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=160331810845 John, K1AE 1.8 MHz - 10 GHz. -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of dave powis Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 4:59 PM

Re: [time-nuts] Fwd: Trimble NTPX26AB-06 Software?

2008-12-29 Thread John Allen
Thanks Martin. Please let me know how things come out and I will do the same when my unit arrives. 73 to all, and to all a Happy New Year, John K1AE -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Martin Richmond-Hardy Sent: Monday,

[time-nuts] Trimble NTPX26AB-06 Software?

2008-12-28 Thread John Allen
Hi - Does anyone have software for the Trimble NTPX26AB-06 GPSDO that is similar to the Z3801? Thanks! John Allen K1AE ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time