Al
If Kevin is not interested in the PTS160 and you would like to dispose of it
I would like to ask you make me a price. I can use something like this in my
antenna work.
Thanks
Tom Manning, AF4UG
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Al Wolfe wrote:
> Kevin,
> You might keep an eye out for a PTS synthesizer on ebay in the test
> equipment section. I picked up a PTS 40 at a hamfest several years ago for
> less than $50 American. I now have two different ones. The PTS 40 goes from
> less than 100 khz. to 39,999,999.9 hertz in 0.1 cycle steps. The output is
> adjustable at 3 to 13 dbm so should be enough to drive about anything. The
> PTS 160 goes to 159.999.999.9 hertz and I got it for about $80.
> These things are still being made and cost a few grand new.
> They will switch frequencies in microseconds and can be remotely
> controlled. 0.1 cycle steps will get you just about any frequency you want.
> They will take an external time-base of either 5 or 10 mhz if you really
> want super accuracy from say a GPS or rubidium source.
> They aren't small, though, taking up four rack spaces. Probably about 20
> inches deep.
> PTS is "Programmed Test Sources, Inc." Website is
> http://www.programmedtest.com/index.html .
> Don't know it this sort of stuff shows up down under or not. YMMV.
>
> 73,
> Al, K9SI
>
> > Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2004 18:58:08 +1200
> > From: "Kevin & Natalia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Subject: Replacing xtals with a digital generator
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Awhile ago I was searching through the net, and came across a device that
> would replace a xtal.
> > The idea was to have a means to control or change the freq. without having
> to change the xtal, and to save on the cost of buying a new one.
> > Problem is I lost all my favorites, and for the life of me, can not
> remember the place.
> >
> > The question is, has anyone come across this device?
> > Has anyone used a device of this type, and how well did it work.
> > One would have to make one that would go up to 40Mhz, with fairly fine
> tuning.
> > Hopefully prices may of dropped with the advancment of technology?????
> >
> > I have a number of radios that I wish to convert and use, however I do not
> wish to pay the current cost to buy radios and have a limited use.
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Kevin, ZL1KFM
> > Owner/Trustee "Sth Auckland Repeater Group - S.A.R.G"
>
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