[time-nuts] Qualcomm RF/SYNTH W/GPS question

2008-01-12 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi all, I have some Qualcomm RF/SYNTH W/GPS boards which are programmable synthesizers for the 750-1000 MHz band. They bear a 10 MHz TCXO as a reference. Based on the above mentioned lettering on the PCB, I guess the oscillator could be GPS disciplined supplying some GPS derived signal somewhere

[time-nuts] Odetics TCU Model 285

2008-01-12 Thread Robert Ogburn
Hello All, I have looked through the archives for time-nuts and have not located any info on the Odetics Model 285 TCU, likewise Google doesn't return any matches. If you have any information on this unit (Manuals, Schematics, Etc.) please let me know. I really enjoy lurking here. Bob N5LXK

[time-nuts] Truetime XL-DC help

2008-01-12 Thread Don Wisdom
Hi All, I'm fairly new here and could use some help. I ended up getting a XL-DC from one of my friends. It was removed in working condition from a local utility. Its the GPS based model. Anyways I am having a very hard time trying to get the unit to lock. It only seems to ever be able to

Re: [time-nuts] Truetime XL-DC help

2008-01-12 Thread Bruce Lane
Good eve, One common problem is that the DC bias produced by your clock and that required by the antenna may not be matched. Look up the antenna specs, and see what it calls for in terms of operating voltage. Next, whip out your multimeter and see what the XL-DC is putting out

Re: [time-nuts] Truetime XL-DC help

2008-01-12 Thread Don Wisdom
Bruce, The Andrew antenna uses a +5v DC Bias The trutime is kicking out +5vDC between the center conductor the cable shield. It has the best horizon to horizon view its going to get where I live (mobile home park) It is mounted outside on its bracket with the dome above the metal roof. Any

Re: [time-nuts] Truetime XL-DC help

2008-01-12 Thread Don Wisdom
Bruce, Im going by my friends calibration lab tomorrow afternoon. Hes got a known working trimble gps setup that he uses for 10mhz. I will definitly let you all know what I find. Thanks --Don On 1/12/08 8:10 PM, Bruce Lane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Don, *** REPLY SEPARATOR