Re: [time-nuts] HP 5335A and HP-IB (GP-IB)

2010-08-02 Thread Poul-Henning Kamp
In message <20108215412.679...@orchid7-pc>, Joe Geller writes: >I think that advocates are reading more into Bilski than is actually there. Well, so are corporate patent laywers then: There is near panic in several of the big patent pools, because they also read Bilski along the lines I laid out

[time-nuts] HP 5335A and HP-IB (GP-IB)

2010-08-02 Thread Joe Geller
Without making any judgments about whether there should be business method or software patents, I think that advocates are reading more into Bilski than is actually there. The link to the opinion was posted earlier, the opinion is relatively short and generally readable by non-attorneys. Rem

Re: [time-nuts] 74AC175PC

2010-08-02 Thread Mike Feher
Thanks Rex - As an old time ham and engineer, the only code I know is Fortran and Basic. When I used to design digital stuff for a living, everything was hard wired, no code. For FFTs, IIR and FIR digital filters the coefficients were also hard wired. Heck, my first digital filter design used seria

Re: [time-nuts] Z38xx and z3805

2010-08-02 Thread Oz-in-DFW
On 8/2/2010 11:45 AM, Bob Camp wrote: > Hi > > The boxes all seem to go into survey, complete it and then happily lock up. > One seems to have a broken "lock" LED, but z38xx shows it running fine. > > If I understand you correctly, there is no real "write to eeprom" command. > It's just a matter

Re: [time-nuts] 74AC175PC

2010-08-02 Thread Rex
On 8/2/2010 8:58 AM, Mike Feher wrote: Stanley - I know this has been a long thread, but, either I missed the beginning or forgot. What is it that the board you are selling actually does? Thanks - Mike Mike B. Feher, N4FS 89 Arnold Blvd. Howell, NJ, 07731 732-886-5960 http://www.ko4bb.com/d

Re: [time-nuts] Z38xx and z3805

2010-08-02 Thread Bob Camp
Hi The boxes all seem to go into survey, complete it and then happily lock up. One seems to have a broken "lock" LED, but z38xx shows it running fine. If I understand you correctly, there is no real "write to eeprom" command. It's just a matter of turning off the survey at boot function. I'll h

Re: [time-nuts] HP 5335A and HP-IB (GP-IB)

2010-08-02 Thread Rex
On 8/2/2010 1:55 AM, David C. Partridge wrote: At long last, an outbreak of sanity in an insane world. Regards, David Partridge I agree. For some reason I had the impression that the ruling had gone more the other way. -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:t

Re: [time-nuts] 74AC175PC

2010-08-02 Thread Mike Feher
Stanley - I know this has been a long thread, but, either I missed the beginning or forgot. What is it that the board you are selling actually does? Thanks - Mike Mike B. Feher, N4FS 89 Arnold Blvd. Howell, NJ, 07731 732-886-5960 ___ time-nuts mai

Re: [time-nuts] 74AC175PC

2010-08-02 Thread Stanley Reynolds
Yes, I can but it will be toward the end of the week before I can ship them as they are in a different location. I'm still shipping boards as they are with me. If anyone wants the chips please email me off  list or paypal me at stanley_reyno...@yahoo.com . I also have all the other parts but wi

Re: [time-nuts] 74AC175PC

2010-08-02 Thread Pete Lancashire
I would do the same .. -pete On Sun, Aug 1, 2010 at 11:03 PM, Heathkid wrote: > Stanley, > > Would you be willing to do another "group buy"?  I'll send you enough $ for > 10 of them via PayPal before you buy and I know others are already willing > to buy more.  I just can't logistically do a gro

Re: [time-nuts] Basic question regarding comparing two frequencies

2010-08-02 Thread paul swed
Thats great 2 months more then I would have thought On Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 10:37 AM, Chuck Harris wrote: > The November deadline on the shared stations that hold positions > in both the US and Canadian Loran chains is to allow operation to > continue in Canada until they close their system... i

Re: [time-nuts] HP 5335A and HP-IB (GP-IB)

2010-08-02 Thread Chuck Harris
Here is an interesting video on the fashion industry that relates to software patents: http://www.markblevis.com/tag/ted/ For those that are not aware, the fashion industry cannot patent fashions, only names and swooshes. So somehow they survive in a world without patent or copyright protection

Re: [time-nuts] HP 5335A and HP-IB (GP-IB)

2010-08-02 Thread Chuck Harris
When I read your note, I was sure that you had to be joking but you are not generally a joking person when it comes to technical stuff. So I read the patent, and I was sure that it must be April Fools Day... Nope, it's August Well, some kind of fools are involved here... Basically what t

Re: [time-nuts] 5350A versus 53131A

2010-08-02 Thread Peter Vince
Bonjour Loïc, I am very happy with the 53131 and 53132 that I have (the latter have 150ps resolution, as opposed to the 500ps resolution of the '131). As well as a GPIB port, they also have a simple D9 serial port, and can very easily be configured to output each reading down the serial port,

[time-nuts] 5350A versus 53131A

2010-08-02 Thread Loïc MOREAU
In order to compare different frequency sources i am in the process to acquire old Agilent gear, i am looking to different directions 5350A counter or more modern 53131A the prices are nearly equals and I prefer more recent equipment so I somebody can give me an advice to look further on 5350A

Re: [time-nuts] Prologix GPIB controllers

2010-08-02 Thread Peter Vince
> ...I'm on the right path (I think) with measuring "time" but > it seems to lead to insanity.  Is this correct? > > 73 Brice KA8MAV You've bought a lab-coat to wear around the house, and you're asking that? I think you're already there. Welcome to the mad house :-)) Peter

Re: [time-nuts] Prologix GPIB controllers

2010-08-02 Thread J. L. Trantham
"... I'm on the right path (I think) with measuring "time" but it seems to lead to insanity. Is this correct? 73 Brice KA8MAV" Yes. Joe ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mail

Re: [time-nuts] HP 5335A and HP-IB (GP-IB)

2010-08-02 Thread David C. Partridge
At long last, an outbreak of sanity in an insane world. Regards, David Partridge -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Poul-Henning Kamp Sent: 02 August 2010 09:40 To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement Sub

Re: [time-nuts] HP 5335A and HP-IB (GP-IB)

2010-08-02 Thread Poul-Henning Kamp
In message <4c567f19.2080...@sonic.net>, Rex writes: > On 8/1/2010 11:08 PM, John Miles wrote: >Sorry, John, I am not aware of '/Bilski v. Kappos' /decision. Care to >share a few words or a concise link on what it is about? The very brief summary is that the Supreme court ruled that you canno

Re: [time-nuts] HP 5335A and HP-IB (GP-IB)

2010-08-02 Thread Rex
On 8/1/2010 11:08 PM, John Miles wrote: If you live in the US, you might consider writing to your legislators to try to educate them on the economic effects of software patents. You can also contribute your thoughts on post-'Bilski' patentability to the USPTO here: http://www.uspto.gov/news/pr