[time-nuts] PVC caps for RF connectors.

2013-10-16 Thread Dr. David Kirkby
Some time back I needed to purchase some caps to cover RF connectors. Despite only wanting a couple of hundred of each, I was unable to get small quantities, so had to buy either 2500 or 5000 of each, so I have a few to spare. If anyone wants to cover their plugs and sockets to stop dirt and

Re: [time-nuts] PVC caps for RF connectors.

2013-10-16 Thread Dr. David Kirkby
I forgot to add. There are some pictures on eBay of these, but I'm selling them cheaper off of eBay, but you can see the pictures with the various connectors. (No PL259 or S0239 shown, but they do fit. I had to hunt hard to find such connectors here)

[time-nuts] HP 4193A 4815A probe compatibility?

2013-10-16 Thread Tom Knox
I hope this is not to far off topic. Does any one know if the 4193A and 4815A probe are physically interchangeable and electronically compatible? If not does anyone know the differences and how to identify which is which? If you feel this is to far off topic please contact me directly. Thanks

Re: [time-nuts] HP 4193A 4815A probe compatibility?

2013-10-16 Thread Richard Karlquist
The 4815A used P channel FETs which were available 50 years ago and are now unobtainium. The 4193A used N channel FETs which were available 10 to 30 years ago and may even be currently available. They are DEFINITELY NOT INTERCHANGEABLE. This is according to ex-HP'er George Standford, who used

Re: [time-nuts] HP 4193A 4815A probe compatibility?

2013-10-16 Thread SAIDJACK
Hi Rick, Tom, one little bit of knowledge I learned: I like the HP 54701A FET probes for frequency-domain stuff. Available for $300 on Ebay sometimes. I built a small power supply for one of mine, and use it as a probe for my Spectrum analyzer and scopes. Almost indestructable. It

Re: [time-nuts] HP 4193A 4815A probe compatibility?

2013-10-16 Thread Tom Knox
Thanks Rick; There is so much conflicting information I do not know what to believe anymore. George sounds like the person to talk to. It sounds like an aftermarket probe would be a great way for someone to make a few extra dollars. I like the Tomco option, it looks like a nice instrument.

Re: [time-nuts] HP 4193A 4815A probe compatibility?

2013-10-16 Thread Tom Knox
I agree the 54701A is really a great product. Great point on attenuation, I always forget the 10x attn value changes when not being used on a O-Scope as a voltage probe. Thanks; Thomas Knox From: saidj...@aol.com Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 15:22:13 -0400 To: time-nuts@febo.com Subject: Re:

[time-nuts] NTP REFCLOCK for a Jackson Fury??

2013-10-16 Thread Frank Hughes
Hi, What NTP REFCLOCK can be used for a Jackson Fury? I know that the Jackson Fury docs suggest using: http://www.realhamradio.com/gpscon-info.htm But that means I would have to put up a windows server to replace the FreeBSD ntpd server I built for use w/ the Trimble TB. Looking for open

Re: [time-nuts] NTP REFCLOCK for a Jackson Fury??

2013-10-16 Thread SAIDJACK
Frank, try GPSD on Linux: http://gpsd.berlios.de/hardware.html Bye, Said In a message dated 10/16/2013 14:50:19 Pacific Daylight Time, hp_cisco...@yahoo.com writes: Hi, What NTP REFCLOCK can be used for a Jackson Fury? I know that the Jackson Fury docs suggest using:

Re: [time-nuts] NTP REFCLOCK for a Jackson Fury??

2013-10-16 Thread Bill Dailey
You can use FreeBSD. I will dig out the refclock I am using with my disciplined soekris. Sent from mobile On Oct 16, 2013, at 4:44 PM, Frank Hughes hp_cisco...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi, What NTP REFCLOCK can be used for a Jackson Fury? I know that the Jackson Fury docs suggest using:

Re: [time-nuts] NTP REFCLOCK for a Jackson Fury??

2013-10-16 Thread Paul
On Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 5:44 PM, Frank Hughes hp_cisco...@yahoo.com wrote: What NTP REFCLOCK can be used for a Jackson Fury? One normally uses the ATOM driver with PPS. If you need to number your seconds I've heard of a SCPI (hpgps) driver but I suggest using another one of your clocks or any

Re: [time-nuts] NTP REFCLOCK for a Jackson Fury??

2013-10-16 Thread Paul
On Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 6:38 PM, Paul tic-...@bodosom.net wrote: a SCPI (hpgps) driver Sorry, hpgps is the driver/port name but the NTP driver id is GPS_HP. Again, I have no direct experience with it. -- Paul ___ time-nuts mailing list --

Re: [time-nuts] NTP REFCLOCK for a Jackson Fury??

2013-10-16 Thread Tim Shoppa
With my Z3801A (which I understand the Fury to be compatible with at SCPI level), I use GPS_HP refclock in ntpd, along with nanokernel PPS. I had to tweak baud rate in the source code. Tim N3QE On Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 6:44 PM, Paul tic-...@bodosom.net wrote: On Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 6:38 PM,

Re: [time-nuts] NTP REFCLOCK for a Jackson Fury??

2013-10-16 Thread Bill Dailey
I think I used type 20 and 22 with bsd on my soekris. I have had it off for some time because it started to error on boot. Have it apart now trying to figure out what is going on. I suspect a problem with the clock block. Set the fury to output ggtts. Bill Sent from my iPad On Oct 16,

Re: [time-nuts] NTP REFCLOCK for a Jackson Fury??

2013-10-16 Thread Paul
On Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 7:18 PM, Bill Dailey docdai...@gmail.com wrote: Set the fury to output ggtts Did you mean GPGGA? If the Fury is producing RMC sentences then NMEA+PPS (20+22) should work. Some folks recommend the NMEA PPS option (flag1) but in my experience it's less stable than the

Re: [time-nuts] NTP REFCLOCK for a Jackson Fury??

2013-10-16 Thread Bill Dailey
Yes Sent from mobile On Oct 16, 2013, at 8:39 PM, Paul tic-...@bodosom.net wrote: On Wed, Oct 16, 2013 at 7:18 PM, Bill Dailey docdai...@gmail.com wrote: Set the fury to output ggtts Did you mean GPGGA? If the Fury is producing RMC sentences then NMEA+PPS (20+22) should work.

[time-nuts] Coax cable for volute antenna

2013-10-16 Thread quartz55
I've been searching for the small copper hardline I can use for the feed on the gps volute (egg beater) antenna. Can anyone steer me where to get a foot or so of the small 50 ohm line so I can make a few antennas? I've been searching mouser to no avail. Dave N3DT

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

2013-10-16 Thread Jim Lux
On 10/16/13 8:26 PM, quartz55 wrote: I've been searching for the small copper hardline I can use for the feed on the gps volute (egg beater) antenna. Can anyone steer me where to get a foot or so of the small 50 ohm line so I can make a few antennas? I've been searching mouser to no avail.

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 of

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

2013-10-16 Thread Graham / KE9H
Go to eBay and search for semi rigid coax If you know the RG designation for the specific size you are looking for, search for that. Mouser and Digikey don't carry. And the people that do will have minimum buys you are unlikely to be able to afford. Look for listings by eBay id: de_w7eme Or

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

2013-10-16 Thread Rex
I wish you had learned to post a new message, rather than replying to a previous message with an unrelated new subject. (screws up threading displays in mail readers) On 10/16/2013 8:26 PM, quartz55 wrote: I've been searching for the small copper hardline I can use for the feed on the gps