Re: [time-nuts] REFLOCK

2010-02-03 Thread Stan, W1LE
Try a search for VE1ALQ Stan, W1LE John Green wrote: Luis, I noticed that TAPR shows the Reflock2 items as no longer available. Is there another source? ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi

Re: [time-nuts] Frequency comparison

2010-02-07 Thread Stan, W1LE
records show LORAN C available from Saudi Arabia easterly thru to the Phillipines. I have not heard any word on their longevity. Please be careful, chasing frequency accuracy can be an expensive obsession. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41sr Raj wrote: Hi! all Time-Nuts, For a newbie

Re: [time-nuts] No 1 PPS output on a Tbolt

2010-02-07 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello Sal, What are you monitoring the PPS output with ?? It is a short duration pulse. What does the TboltMON software (available at the trimble website) show ? What does Lady Heather indicate ? (She is just waiting to massage your numbers.) Stan, W1LE

Re: [time-nuts] Frequency comparison

2010-02-07 Thread Stan, W1LE
e notch filters tunable from 70 to 130 KHz can be used as needed. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41sr J. Forster wrote: Hi Stan, I'm not far from you as the crow flies. I'd be interested if you can receive any of the European chains when ours goes dark. Also, does anyone have any ide

Re: [time-nuts] TBolt self survey

2010-02-09 Thread Stan, W1LE
t;, then "self survey", click on the "save position flag" then "set survey", then "save segment", then "close" redo the survey and afterwards verify the local coordinates were saved. Lady Heather (software) can also be utilzed for these

Re: [time-nuts] TBolt self survey

2010-02-09 Thread Stan, W1LE
In lady Heather V3.0 beta of 21 Jan '10 ( available from the KE5FX website): keyboard enter a "s", for survey then "s" for a standard survey, use the default of 2000 samples, for a start Then "enter" Time for me to go to bed. Please advise of progress. Stan, W

Re: [time-nuts] TBolt self survey

2010-02-10 Thread Stan, W1LE
ric Height = GPS ellipsoidal height - geoid height) 77.105 meters = 252.969' As a (microwave) ham, I will always take the extra height. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41sr Arnold Tibus wrote: Try to find your correct height here: http://sps.unavco.org/geoid/ _

Re: [time-nuts] CTS TCXO

2010-02-10 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello Geo, Do you know where I can get a replacement 10 MHz VCXO to replace the one in my FS700 ? I would prefer a drop in replacement like the CTS Knights. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod George Dubovsky wrote: Marco, My Stanford Research FS700 Loran receiver from about that time period has a

Re: [time-nuts] CTS TCXO

2010-02-10 Thread Stan, W1LE
to put into it. I will talk to them again. Maybe now that the LORAN C market has all but dried up, they may have parts stock they want to clear out. I am in need of this TCXO too. Stan, W1LE Lux, Jim (337C) wrote Why not ask CTS? http://www.ctscorp.com/components/ http://www.ctscorp.com

Re: [time-nuts] Vibrations

2010-02-11 Thread Stan, W1LE
from the chassis and still have a heat sink. Stan, W1LE Raj wrote: While comparing a Rb FE5680 frequency reference with another RB or GPSDO I find that tapping a Rb unit causes a sudden shift in the scope display meaning the frequency has slightly shifted momentarily and locks back steadily

Re: [time-nuts] Loran C sounds

2010-02-14 Thread Stan, W1LE
Take a look at the poor (but commonly low) power factor. Much more volt-amps are being delivered than used to do effective work as kilowatts. Power factor correction would be a money saver if saving money were an objective. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod Poul-Henning Kamp wrote: In message

Re: [time-nuts] Loran C sounds

2010-02-14 Thread Stan, W1LE
Residential meters measure KW Industrial meters usually measure KVARs along with KVAs delivered and the utility bills for both. There is usually a distinct economic factor to reduce KVARs Stan, W1LE J. Forster wrote: Power companies charge for KVAs, NOT KVARs. -John

Re: [time-nuts] OT - RF Mailing list

2010-02-16 Thread Stan, W1LE
information:http://www-w6yx.stanford.edu/vhf/ Stan, W1LE Cape CodFN41sr Jerome Peters wrote: Is there a RF Mailing list that anybody would like recommend? I am mostly interested in homebrew lower frequency (500KHz - 220MHz) range ___ time

Re: [time-nuts] Sound Card Spectrum Analyzer

2010-02-18 Thread Stan, W1LE
. If Spectrum Laboratory does not immediately satisfy the need, contact the author http://freenet-homepage.de/dl4yhf/spectra1.html Stan, W1LE Bob Camp wrote: Hi Assuming I have a decent sound card, and a computer, the next thing I need is software. If I want: Required: 1) non

Re: [time-nuts] thunderbolt fault

2010-02-26 Thread Stan, W1LE
menu to save the position and resurvey. If you can not get satisfaction, need to replace. With vendor approval, open it up, inspect, and clean out any debris. snug up all hardware, reassemble and retest.. Some vendors would prefer to get the defective unit back unopened. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod

Re: [time-nuts] Achieving maximum performance when driving 5370A/B inputs

2010-02-27 Thread Stan, W1LE
here is a two center pin type of BNC, presumably for a balanced twisted pair or twin ax type cable. The shape of the dielectric allows proper mechanical mating. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod Bob Camp wrote: Hi I don't even have the counter and already we're butchering it The bi

Re: [time-nuts] nubie querie

2010-03-05 Thread Stan, W1LE
grow. I personally like definitive starts and stops, to stay within my attention span. Stan, W1LE Bob Camp wrote: Hi Even defining when the sand timer is "done" is not a real simple thing. Waiting for that very last particle to drop may not be the best approach. Bob On Mar 5, 201

[time-nuts] Choke Ring Design for L1

2010-03-13 Thread Stan, W1LE
am looking to start construction and I will be using a cheapie patch/puck antenna. Stan, W1LE ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions

Re: [time-nuts] Thunderbolt temperature anomaly

2010-03-30 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello Maury, A Lady Heather screen grab would be helpful in understanding the issue. How is the power supply doing ? I once had a flakey power supply that gave me abnormal readings. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod msproul wrote: I have a Tbolt (labeled Rev. E, 5/31/05) that seems to be working

Re: [time-nuts] Symmetricom 5115A Phase Noise Allen Deviation Test Set on ePay

2010-04-06 Thread Stan, W1LE
, but which ones does it actually include Definitely a "bottom feeder" IMHO, Stan, W1LE On 4/6/2010 11:04 AM, Richard W. Solomon wrote: And nowhere in the listing do I find a statement that it works !! 73, Dick, W1KSZ -Original Message- From: Steve Rooke Sent: Apr 6, 2

Re: [time-nuts] Closing the lab -- gear for sale

2010-04-26 Thread Stan, W1LE
e property. Many ham radio estates end up in the land fill. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41sr On 4/26/2010 12:37 AM, Dick Moore wrote: Dear time-nuts: I'm shutting down my shop-lab and want to sell my equipment. I've got some interesting stuff you can see at: www.moorepage.net/T

Re: [time-nuts] NTS-100 scored

2010-05-18 Thread Stan, W1LE
A quick review of the manual shows a GPS antenna downconverter, external device. So, it may take more than a GPS antenna/RF preamplifier, like I use with my Trimble. Hopefully you will get the down converter also. Have you ever worked near Cham ? Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41sr On

Re: [time-nuts] Lightning strikes vs GPS antennas

2010-07-04 Thread Stan, W1LE
cables. Possibly do a product search at NewEgg.com. for other choices of converters. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41sr On 7/4/2010 11:31 AM, Michael Baker wrote: Time-Nutters-- The 5-year Flash Density Map of the USA provided by the National Weather Service indicates that my county here in N

Re: [time-nuts] Did my Tbolt die ?

2010-07-17 Thread Stan, W1LE
suspect the PC end. Stan, W1LE On 7/17/2010 3:02 AM, Adam Feigin wrote: After rebooting one of my servers, I noticed that I was no longer getting information from my Thunderbolt. Low and behold, it really seems to be no longer supplying TSIP packets on the serial port. The PS is okay, and the PPS

Re: [time-nuts] Symmetricom X72

2010-07-24 Thread Stan, W1LE
I installed one in a friends DEMI 10G transverter. It had microphonics and I am still trying to remove them. Stan, W1LE On 7/23/2010 11:06 PM, Heathkid wrote: Hello. Does anyone have any experience with the Symmetricom X72? Thanks... ___ time

Re: [time-nuts] Symmetricom X72

2010-07-24 Thread Stan, W1LE
with a Trimble T'Bolt. Cost effective fun. Stan, W1LE On 7/24/2010 3:32 PM, Heathkid wrote: Hello Bob, What would you recommend? I already have three FE-5680A Rb standards (which I'm quickly learning likely aren't worth the powder to blow them to (*insert your own word here

Re: [time-nuts] Symmetricom X72

2010-07-25 Thread Stan, W1LE
el satisfied their needs. Be cautious on the A/B/C models as well as the vendor options. Most vendors I deal with are simply junque dealers and have no clue as to the options and their function. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41sr On 7/25/2010 12:19 PM, Heathkid wrote: Steve, Thank you f

Re: [time-nuts] 53132A Cooling fan

2015-01-11 Thread stan, W1LE
the intensity of the dim display ? Is it a power supply issue ? I use my 53132A with TimeLab to measure the performance of different oscillators. Stan, W1LECape Cod FN41sr On 11-Jan-15 8:29 AM, Mike George wrote: I replaced one last year. I used a Delta EFB4012HD from Digi-Key but

Re: [time-nuts] eLORAN test 6 Aug. Both Dana In. and wildwood nj

2015-08-06 Thread Stan W1LE
I am locked at 8970 GRI, have been for a few hours No luck with 9960 GRI from this location. Using a SRS FS700 Stan, W1LECape CodFN41sr On 8/6/2015 4:10 PM, paul swed wrote: not on that I can see On Thu, Aug 6, 2015 at 12:46 PM, D W wrote: Picking up a strong signal here in

[time-nuts] LORAN Activity in the US

2016-01-05 Thread Stan W1LE
Hello The Nets: currently my receiver is locked and I am tracking the LORAN emitter in the US. Rx is a SRS FS700, Austron LF Multifilter #2084, a pair of orthogonal delta loops, and a ARR preamplifier at the antenna. A deep cycle battery is at the antenna for DC power. Stan, W1LECape Cod

[time-nuts] More eLORAN Info

2016-01-07 Thread Stan W1LE
More eLORAN info: de Stan, W1LE Forwarded Message Subject:FW: eLORAN Date: Thu, 07 Jan 2016 11:19:51 -0500 From: Charles Schue (Taviga) To: stanw...@verizon.net CC: 'Charles Curry' , Stephen Bartlett , 'Dana Goward' Hi Stan,

[time-nuts] Lady Heather V3.10, ALARM: 4000

2012-12-03 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello The Net: Any idea what this alarm is ? It appreared, I got out of the application, I restarted, and no more alarm notification. Stan, W1LE ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin

Re: [time-nuts] Thunderbolt oven / non-stable operating temperature

2012-12-10 Thread Stan, W1LE
able (lower). I just did a clear, C then a B. I know not what caused that. Could of been a utility power transient, LH/computer is on an UPS but the T'bolt power supplies are not. I am using a TC = 999 seconds with a dampening factor of 0.70 I am consistently getting ~ at 10K tau, low -13&#

Re: [time-nuts] OT, looking for a good science forum

2013-01-26 Thread Stan, W1LE
ollen. I have not found a reflector for my microscopy interests. Stan, W1LE On 1/26/2013 5:45 PM, David Kirkby wrote: On 26 January 2013 18:31, DARRELL ROBINSON wrote: I did a Google search and came across sciencenuts.org, but content was limited If you have no success, maybe science-nut

Re: [time-nuts] OT, looking for a good science forum

2013-01-26 Thread Stan, W1LE
Thanks for the pointer. I am checking it out now. Stan On 1/26/2013 8:59 PM, J. Forster wrote: The Yahoo Microscope Group already exists with over 3700 members world wide, which forms a huge knowlege base, from biology to microelectronics. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microscope/ Why

[time-nuts] Needed: The Real Serial USB Fix

2013-01-27 Thread Stan, W1LE
motherboard USB ports and I have tried a multi USB port PCI card. Any solutions with this problem ? Stan, W1LECape CodFN41sr ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo

Re: [time-nuts] Loran again

2013-01-31 Thread Stan, W1LE
What GRI should we be listening for ? Stan, W1LECape Cod FN41sr On 1/31/2013 9:56 PM, paul swed wrote: Rich indeed its on the air. Warming up the FS700 to see if it will lock. Have a pattern ram thats getting flakey and takes about 30 minutes to warm up along with the oven

Re: [time-nuts] Loran again

2013-01-31 Thread Stan, W1LE
comparing the 10 MHz from the T'Bolt. Right now they are comparing to within 10EE10. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 1/31/2013 10:44 PM, Stan, W1LE wrote: What GRI should we be listening for ? Stan, W1LECape Cod FN41sr On 1/31/2013 9:56 PM, paul swed wrote: Rich indeed its on th

Re: [time-nuts] Loran again

2013-02-01 Thread Stan, W1LE
Still locked onto the Dana/Seneca Loran stations at 8:38 am local. Comparison to GPS/DO is about the same. No new slaves detected. Stan, W1LECape Cod On 2/1/2013 12:30 AM, Stan, W1LE wrote: Fired up the SRS FS700 and auto found the GRI 89700 microsecond stations in Dana Il (master) and

[time-nuts] LORAN GRI 9007 reception

2013-02-03 Thread Stan, W1LE
, the SRS FS700 RX, Austron multifilter (multcoupler 1X4) Stan, W1LE Cape Cod ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.

[time-nuts] Locked onto LORAN 8970 GRI Monday AM

2013-02-04 Thread Stan, W1LE
Have had lock onto slave Seneca for about 20 minutes on GRI 8970. compared to GPS/DO: phase offset 3.6 degrees, freq offset 6E-11 Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 2/4/2013 9:48 AM, paul swed wrote: Don't hear LORAN today On Sun, Feb 3, 2013 at 6:18 PM, Stan, W1LE wrote: Hello The Net: was

Re: [time-nuts] Locked onto LORAN 8970 GRI Monday AM

2013-02-04 Thread Stan, W1LE
After 11:20 hours still tracking and locked to LORAN. Frequency offset compared to my T'Bolt GPS/DO is -2.5E12. Stan W1LE Cape Cod On 2/4/2013 8:56 PM, paul swed wrote: We can only dream. But will take what I can get for as long as I can get it. It sure in the heck kicks wwvb's ca

Re: [time-nuts] Locked onto LORAN 8970 GRI Monday AM

2013-02-05 Thread Stan, W1LE
at 17:45Z, after 27 hours of continuous lock: freq offset is now -2.1E-12 and has been as low as -7E-13, compared to T'Bolt 10 MHz. Master station is at 59 dB, slave is at 63 dB signal strength. Stan,W1LE Cape Cod On 2/5/2013 12:12 PM, Bill Riches wrote: Hi Paul, I thought

Re: [time-nuts] Locked onto LORAN 8970 GRI Monday AM

2013-02-05 Thread Stan, W1LE
possible is the RX signal strengths are different for master and slave, so they may be physically separated or their TX RF is from one location at different power levels. It will be interesting what your contact at Wildwood (NJ) has to say. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 2/5/2013 1:06 PM, Bill Riches

Re: [time-nuts] GPIB counter logging / plotting software?

2013-02-25 Thread Stan, W1LE
display the drift. ARGO can be found at: www.weaksignals.com Stan, W1LECape Cod FN41sr On 2/25/2013 10:39 AM, Dan Rae wrote: I am working on 400 - 500 MHz DDS clocks for an amateur radio project and would like to record over gpib and plot the relative frequency drifts over time of different

Re: [time-nuts] Loran again

2013-03-10 Thread Stan, W1LE
Yes, LORAN is in and I have been locked up to GRI 89700, for a few hours now. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 3/10/2013 6:55 PM, Rich and Marcia Putz wrote: Hi All; I hear Loran C signals back on again, I'll fire up the SRS FS-700 and check. RP ___

Re: [time-nuts] LORAN C still on the air 24 hours SRS 700 looking good

2013-03-19 Thread Stan, W1LE
Just got in. LORAN C had been locked since Paul mentioned the signal. So far it is comparing to my T'Bolt GPS/DO to 8E-13. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cg

Re: [time-nuts] LORAN C still on the air 24 hours SRS 700 looking good

2013-03-20 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello Scott, Fire it up and set it to a GRI of 89700 and give it a listen. Stan W1LE Cape Cod On 3/20/2013 1:07 AM, Scott Harris wrote: I've got an SRS 700 and I live in CO. Any chance I can pick up the "new" LORAN signals? Thanks, -Scott On Mar 19, 2013, at 9:33 AM, p

Re: [time-nuts] Are there any rubidiums programmahttps://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#inboxble to 40 MHz?

2013-03-25 Thread Stan, W1LE
10 MHz OCXO as a reference to the PLL. This provided me with the frequency accuracy and stability needed for a weekend of microwave contesting, USB/CW My 10 GHz operation is portable and I rove. Stan, W1LECape Cod FN41sr On 3/25/2013 10:17 AM, David Kirkby wrote: I'm possibly lookin

Re: [time-nuts] Are there any rubidiums programmahttps://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#inboxble to 40 MHz?

2013-03-26 Thread Stan, W1LE
I should of been clearer, Thanks for your comments. final configuration is: OCXO as a 10 MHz reference to the 106.5 MHz PLL then the DB6NT multiplier chain for the LO. All of the stability I need for a contest weekend. Stan, W1LE On 3/26/2013 1:21 AM, Rex wrote: Please tell us if I am

Re: [time-nuts] TimeLab PM6690 CNT9X?

2013-05-10 Thread Stan, W1LE
have a switch selectable talk only mode. ( HPIB address 31) Any idea on how to force the PM6685 into a talk only mode on the GPIB ? Stan, W1LECape Cod FN41sr On 5/10/2013 2:02 PM, Tom Knox wrote: Has anyone used Time Lab with The current Fluke PM6690, Spectracom CNT90/91? Thanks

[time-nuts] Time Nut Pickens at the MIT Flea ?

2013-05-19 Thread Stan, W1LE
Anyone got any Time Nut quality items at the MIT fleamarket today ? Stan, W1LE Cape Cod ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.

[time-nuts] FLUKE PM6680B Counter Time View software for the PC

2013-05-24 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello The Net: Can anyone point me to a source for the subject software ? Thanks Stan, W1LE Cape Cod ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the

Re: [time-nuts] FLUKE PM6680B Counter Time View software for the PC

2013-05-25 Thread Stan, W1LE
to verify. It is also interesting to see how "aging drift" improves with time under power. I had been holding out for a HP 53132A counter but I am a frugal Yankee and I settled on the PM6680B for about 25% of the cost of a HP 53132A. Waiting for FedEx... Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41

Re: [time-nuts] SRS FS700 questions

2014-05-03 Thread stan, W1LE
recall no backlight on the LCD on mine. It has been awhile since I last turned mine on. Stan, W1LE On 03-May-14 12:57 PM, gandal...@aol.com wrote: My FS700 arrived yesterday, complete with bonus artistic effects due to the sender believing a thin coat of bubble wrap with an outer layer of

Re: [time-nuts] HP3336B S/N Question

2014-07-10 Thread stan, W1LE
d a female BNC on the blank spot on the 75 ohm output front panel. Stan, W1LECape Cod On 10-Jul-14 2:26 AM, w...@aol.com wrote: So... My HP3336B has TWO HP S/N plates... The original plate: 2514A0 and a secondary HP sticker with: 2127A00xxx Also there is another HP sticker w

Re: [time-nuts] WTB WECO Adapter

2014-07-10 Thread stan, W1LE
Consider the Trompeter series of adapters.Stan, W1LE On 10-Jul-14 9:02 AM, w...@aol.com wrote: Hello all... I can't find my WECO adapter for my HP3336B. It got lost in the move a while back. ;-( Am in need of a WECO to BNC adapter, WECO 439A/440A Anybody have one that

Re: [time-nuts] Loran C back on

2012-04-29 Thread Stan, W1LE
Rich, Thanks for the heads up. I will turn stuff back on. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41sr On 4/29/2012 8:26 PM, Rich and Marcia Putz wrote: Hi all; Receiving Wildwood NJ GRI 8970 here in northern Indiana again today. FYI Rich ___ time-nuts

[time-nuts] LORAN-C

2012-05-01 Thread Stan, W1LE
onal loops terminated on the top with a 600 ohm resistor, a ARR preamplifier with battery at the antenna , a RG6 coax run to the shack, Astron 2084 multicoupler, then the receivers. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41sr z ___ time-nuts ma

Re: [time-nuts] LORAN-C

2012-05-01 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello PHK, I will use a HP-3336C with the station 10 MHz (GPS/DO) reference. Typo: trigger should really be 11.148272 Hz instead of KHz ! Stan, W1LE On 5/1/2012 11:27 AM, Poul-Henning Kamp wrote: In message<1158.12.6.201.135.1335885236.squir...@popaccts.quikus.com>, "J. For s

Re: [time-nuts] LORAN-C

2012-05-01 Thread Stan, W1LE
, W1LE Cape Cod On 5/1/2012 12:02 PM, Poul-Henning Kamp wrote: In message<4fa006e8.5040...@verizon.net>, "Stan, W1LE" writes: I will use a HP-3336C with the station 10 MHz (GPS/DO) reference. Typo: trigger should really be 11.148272 Hz instead of KHz ! You need a really am

Re: [time-nuts] FS700 antenna

2012-05-04 Thread Stan, W1LE
dummy antenna adapter should suffice. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 5/4/2012 6:22 PM, Magnus Danielson wrote: Paul, On 05/04/2012 09:11 PM, Paul swed wrote: Magnus I finally get to help you after several years. :) Any antenna will do. But it must draw a certain amount of current. I use a 430

Re: [time-nuts] FS700 antenna

2012-05-05 Thread Stan, W1LE
multicoupler with a series of 8 notch filters for ~70 thru 130 KHz, with a peak indicator and a spherics indicator light. Notch filters can be switch selected on the front or some are on the real panel. For intermittent signals like noises, the peak indicator lamp gets my attention. Stan, W1LE

Re: [time-nuts] GPS and Rubidium frequency standards and noise question (newbie).

2012-06-03 Thread Stan, W1LE
LORAN has potential for you. AUSTRON made a variety of LORAN-C receivers, 2100F, 2100(R), 2000, etc Stanford Research Systems (SRS) also made the FS-700 Because they are useless in the US, pricing on Ebay has dropped. Stan, W1LECape Cod FN41sr On 6/3/2012 2:19 PM, Chris Wilson wrote

[time-nuts] Modern motherboard with RS232 port

2012-08-19 Thread Stan, W1LE
website would have further details. Stan, W1LECape Cod FN41sr z ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.

[time-nuts] New wrist Watch

2012-09-09 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello The Net: I need to consider getting a new wrist watch, but I need a second hand and a digital display is unacceptable. What would you consider in the < 150$ price range ? Would be nice to have state of the art accuracy with a "lifetime battery" and high reliability. T

Re: [time-nuts] GPS antenna in attic?

2012-11-26 Thread Stan, W1LE
Also added 6 each passive roof vents to keep the heat down, which could also be used for GPS antenna mounting and cable penetration. Neither roof vents nor the GPS antennas (~ at ridge line) are visible from the street. Stan, W1LE On 11/26/2012 9:22 AM, Scott McGrath wrote: Or install a frosted

Re: [time-nuts] Anybody want a Thunderbolt power supply?

2016-09-01 Thread Stan, W1LE
o measure individual load currents and voltages. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 9/1/2016 9:44 AM, James Robbins wrote: Is there a problem running more than one Thunderbolt off of the same linear supply (assuming the supply can support the current demands) or does each Thunderbolt require its’ o

Re: [time-nuts] HP and other equipment failure

2013-06-15 Thread stan, W1LE
ing with voice grade channels. And people safety issues. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 15-Jun-13 5:52 PM, J. L. Trantham wrote: Sorry for the interruption but what is 'PFC'? Thanks. Joe -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Be

[time-nuts] GPIB/HPIB Address 31, Talk Only

2013-08-07 Thread stan, W1LE
Hello The Net, Is address 31, for talk only, a HP/Agilent feature only, or do tothers provide talk only on the buss ? I am looking at RF frequency counters to 12 GH, for use with TimeLab. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41sr ___ time-nuts mailing list

Re: [time-nuts] VECTRON 371Y383 oscillator

2013-08-12 Thread stan, W1LE
Make a phone call to the NH plant. Ask a product specialist for details. May get shuffled to the PA plant. Persisit. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 12-Aug-13 8:53 AM, Collins, Graham wrote: Good day all, I recently purchased a VECTRON 10Mhz oscillator like the one in the this eBay listing

[time-nuts] New Acquisition: HP-53132A

2014-02-01 Thread stan, W1LE
Are there any key strokes to determine the software version, other than a check sum ? I do not have the standard HP serial number, with the" vintage" (manufacturing date code) code first. The unit was manufactured in Korea. Stan, W1LE on Cap

Re: [time-nuts] New Acquisition: HP-53132A

2014-02-02 Thread stan, W1LE
Thanks for all of the assistance. I will initially use a separate power strip for similar parasitic AC loads. Firmware version is 3703. Stan, W1LE on Cape Cod z ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https

Re: [time-nuts] New to the list...Hello from Melbourne

2008-08-31 Thread Stan, W1LE
USB/PC programmable microwave LO. May be more appropriate for 8 GHz. Can be programmed to use a 2-26 MHz reference. Pricing is cost effective for a ham. Phase noise performance, though not spectacular, may be quite workable. Stan, W1LEFN41srCape Cod Clint Jeffrey - VK3CSJ wrote: >

Re: [time-nuts] Stanford Research FS700 Loran-C Frequency Standard

2008-09-11 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello Martin, I have a Austron 2100 "T" Loran-C timing receiver,but I am looking for a more modern one like the SRS FS700. Any pointers as to where I could find one ? Nothing on Ebay for many months. Thanks Stan, W1LECape Cod Martin Fischer wrote: > Hello Community,

Re: [time-nuts] Need a simple ID for some gear

2008-10-03 Thread Stan W1LE
Sounds like a isolator, a passive ferrite device. Stan, W1LECape Cod [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I don't know a whole bunch about microwave gear, so I need a little help. I > came across a small box in a pile this evening and I don't have a clue what > it is. > >

Re: [time-nuts] How can it be :05 in one place and :30 in another

2008-10-26 Thread Stan W1LE
Hello Gretchen, The infamous 1/2 hour time zones. Stan, W1LE Gretchen Baxter wrote: > Hi, > > I went to http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/ > > I saw that it was 10:35 in New York but in Adelaide it was 1:05 PM and in > New Delhi 8:05. > > How c

Re: [time-nuts] Close-in phase noise question...

2008-12-15 Thread Stan W1LE
into saturation, to get harmonics generated, the broadband noise floor will be raised with intermodulation noise. Most of the time this intermodulation noise is not a limiting factor, until very high harmonic multiples are needed. Stan, W1LE FN41srCape Cod wa1...@att.net wrote: > Look

Re: [time-nuts] Wenzel Oscillator Repair

2009-01-19 Thread Stan W1LE
to have a method of grasping the soldered cover. In production a induction heater is probably used to get the joint hot, then either preformed solder melts or solder is manually applied. What is important on disassembly is to be able to get a grip on the parts, to ease separation. Stan, W1LE

Re: [time-nuts] Antennas, roofs

2009-02-17 Thread Stan W1LE
about asphault/fiberglass roofing shingles. Stan, W1LEFN41srCape Cod Hal Murray wrote: >> I really need to put in a feed through to the roof because my Z3801A >> is struggling with an indoor antenna too; but the roof needs to get >> replaced first... >>

Re: [time-nuts] Lady Heather command line modification question...

2009-02-19 Thread Stan W1LE
You tried 'C:Program Files\Heather\heather.exe /mp[=5]' Try "C:\Heather\heather.exe" /mp5 But, I have been unable to get more than one switch to work, the first in line.. We need clarification on the exact syntax to use for multiple command line switches. Stan,

[time-nuts] Trimble T'Bolt Schematic for troubleshooting

2009-02-19 Thread Stan W1LE
point, TP423 in the GPS receiver section. Any idea of a good wave shape to be expected here ? Thanks Stan, W1LECape Cod FN41sr Z ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/ma

Re: [time-nuts] Lady Heather command line modification question...

2009-02-19 Thread Stan W1LE
Got up too early this morning, no caffeine yet note correction. Stan W1LE wrote: > You tried > > 'C:Program Files\Heather\heather.exe /mp[=5]' > > Try > > "C:\Heather\heather.exe" /mp5 > Need to add the directory for the Program Files

Re: [time-nuts] Lady Heather command line modification question...

2009-02-19 Thread Stan W1LE
indication on the main screen what the interval (i) is ?? Stan, W1LE John Miles wrote: > Hmm. Are you following the example shown in the readme file? What is the > exact command line you're using where multiple options aren't working? > > I normally use > > &q

Re: [time-nuts] GPS antenna installation problem

2009-03-01 Thread Stan W1LE
Home Depot or Lowes. Stan, W1LEFn41srCape Cod Hal Murray wrote: >> Two or one tee connectors will allow the cable to exit and reenter. If >> your side arm is using a elbow now replace it with a tee. >> > > Thanks, but I don't picture what you are tryin

Re: [time-nuts] GPS antenna installation problem

2009-03-04 Thread Stan W1LE
leak into unintended spaces. Stan,W1LE Chuck Harris wrote: > Bill Hawkins wrote: > ... > >> Speaking of conversions, I grew up (since 1938) with movie credits that >> mentioned the Gaffer (head electrician). Last year I mentored students >> building a robot for a FIRS

Re: [time-nuts] Austron 2100F

2009-03-31 Thread Stan W1LE
a CD. You will be happy with his product. Other commercial, laboratory grade, LORAN-C timing receivers like the Stanford Research Systems model FS700 will not do e-LORAN to the best of my knowledge. The LOCUS brand receivers are a modern RX, but I do not know their e-LORAN capability. Stan

Re: [time-nuts] SR620 Timing Capacitors

2009-04-09 Thread Stan W1LE
Hello Jerry, Thanks for the addenda. I just updated my manual. Some day I will have a SR620... Stan, W1LECape Cod FN41sr gsteinb...@aol.com wrote: > Going to the horses' mouth (hope I got the right end here...), timing > capacitors (C701 and C711) in the SRS SR620 counter a

[time-nuts] Consumables or the Time Nut

2009-04-30 Thread Stan W1LE
Hello The Net: while we are on the topic of consumables... Any ideas on how to restore the pens used in a HP buss plotter ? The ink did not run out, it just dried up from old age, and storage. Possible a few drops of a solvent, but what solvent ?? Thanks Stan, W1LEFN41srCape

Re: [time-nuts] Broken Ovenaire OSC 85-50

2009-05-24 Thread Stan W1LE
on the end item: 5316B. They may have the details, schematics, test specs, etc. Stan, W1LECape CodFN41sr J. L. Trantham wrote: I have an Ovenaire OSC 85-50 10 MHz OCXO that is a frequency reference for a HP 5316B frequency counter. It oscillates but the output amplitude is about 20

[time-nuts] Trimble T'Bolt Firmware Versions

2009-05-29 Thread Stan W1LE
so. Have folks experienced other versions of firmware ? Stan, W1LECape Cod FN41sr z ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.

Re: [time-nuts] Sound Cards for locking to GPSDO 10 MHz references

2009-06-02 Thread Stan W1LE
interest bandwidth. Maybe a external USB soundcard with at least 2 input channels is more appropriate. Stan, W1LEFN41sr Cape Cod Alberto di Bene wrote: J.D. Bakker wrote: You could always transform this from a hardware problem to a software problem. Take the output of your GPSDO, divide it

Re: [time-nuts] PCMCIA GPIB Board and cable FS

2011-12-07 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello Paul, I hope you and yours have the very best of this holiday season. After I got my Prologix USB/GPIB adaper, I let go all of my other gpib adapters. I have not looked back Stan, W1LE on Cape Cod On 12/7/2011 11:52 AM, Paul A. Cianciolo wrote: Folks, I have a National

Re: [time-nuts] Thunderbolt?

2011-12-28 Thread Stan, W1LE
Looks to be a reasonable solution. Not spectacular, cost wise . just reasonable. Plug and play with multivoltage PS, active antenna, and T'Bolt. All you will need is Lady Heather to whip things into shape. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 12/28/2011 7:50 PM, Peter Gottlieb wrote:

Re: [time-nuts] Thunderbolt?

2011-12-28 Thread Stan, W1LE
Looks to be a reasonable solution. Not spectacular, cost wise . just reasonable. Plug and play with multivoltage PS, active antenna, and T'Bolt. All you will need is Lady Heather to whip things into shape. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 12/28/2011 7:50 PM, Peter Gottlieb wrote:

Re: [time-nuts] NavSymm - Ericsson GPS Timing Receiver

2011-12-30 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello Al, I hope you and yours have a Happy New Year. I would start with the radome removal. Were those screws or pop rivets on the edges ? Hopefully our UK members can assist with documentation. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 12/30/2011 6:54 AM, Alberto di Bene wrote: I received as a gift

Re: [time-nuts] HP5384A Freq Counter

2012-01-18 Thread Stan, W1LE
rence. The HP was < 100$ and the FLUKE was 300$ Original goal was a HP-53132 or a SRS 620, but today they are tooo pricey for me. Stan, W1LE on Cape CodFN41sr On 1/18/2012 5:45 AM, Rob Kimberley wrote: I've seen one of these advertised, and wanted to know if any fellow

Re: [time-nuts] US Army Frequency Standard

2012-01-24 Thread Stan, W1LE
Possibly tuning up the mechanicals of a teletype set. Stan, W1LE On 1/24/2012 4:59 PM, John Howell wrote: Hi All, I recently obtained a curious Low Frequency Standard dating from the late 1950s. Its output can be switched to a number of frequencies from 10 to 190Hz, derived from a tuning

Re: [time-nuts] Morion MV89 output level?

2012-02-09 Thread Stan, W1LE
Would it be better to apply heat the metal shell or to apply heat the bottom part with the I/O pins ? I would start using a propane gas torch. Heating quickly till I saw the solder flow. Stan, W1LECape Cod On 2/9/2012 6:04 AM, Azelio Boriani wrote: Don't be afraid and open up your

Re: [time-nuts] military frequency standard pin out??

2012-03-07 Thread Stan, W1LE
Good Morning Paul, Sounds like a very old military unit. Probably 60's vintage. before the 13 digit NSNs. national stock number (NSN) is probably 6625-078-4718. I do not recall what the 2N could mean. a modern NSN would look like 6625-00-078-4718 or 6625-01-078-4718 Stan, W1LE on

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