Re: [time-nuts] Noise and non-linear behaviour of ferrite transformers

2014-07-25 Thread Stefan Heinzmann
On 24.07.2014 18:00, Ackermann, John R wrote: Just FWIW, the TADD-1 uses transformers to provide DC isolation, but the shield side of the coax goes to ground through a 0.1uF cap. The hope is that this reduces the issue that John's referring to (and which I've seen plenty of times using

Re: [time-nuts] GPS III

2014-07-25 Thread Bob Camp
Hi The antenna is a pretty standard ceramic patch. No better (or worse) than any other patch. No idea how quiet the preamp is or even if there is one. The uBlox receiver is very good for sensitivity. Bob On Jul 24, 2014, at 9:44 PM, Chris Albertson albertson.ch...@gmail.com wrote: How good

Re: [time-nuts] Noise and non-linear behaviour of ferrite transformers

2014-07-25 Thread Tim Shoppa
General Radio used to have some common values of capacitances available in terminator type configuration and passthru/bulkhead type configuration. These were moderately useful doing some bridge-type measurements. I remember blowing one up once, and taking it apart being pretty impressed the

Re: [time-nuts] GPS III

2014-07-25 Thread Jason Rabel
I have purchased about a dozen of these receivers (mostly the RS-232 version for $1 more). Reyax ships very fast. I get them in about 1 week. They work well, and are based upon the Ublox MAX-7C. They output independent GPS and Glonass NMEA messages and don't appear to merge the two

Re: [time-nuts] Datum ts2100 gps error code 41: New clone ace III

2014-07-25 Thread Jason Rabel
The GPS Health menu choice never really did anything. It will always say Doing position fixes, error code: 1. However, the GPS Firmware and Signal Strength menus should report back proper information. Can you elaborate on it does not set the right time? Is it some random time, or is it off by

Re: [time-nuts] Datum ts2100 gps error code 41: New clone ace III

2014-07-25 Thread Lizeth Norman
Jason, The time on the front panel of the instrument, at power on, shows Jan 1, 2014. As you say, the gps health menu choice functions sometimes like you state, other times I get error 41. I do also get the firmware and satellite information. Neither the Tracking or Lock led's illuminate. Norm

Re: [time-nuts] Noise and non-linear behaviour of ferrite transformers

2014-07-25 Thread Charles Steinmetz
Stefan wrote: shield side of the coax goes to ground through a 0.1uF cap. For optimum results with respect to high RF frequencies, I'd expect that you would need this cap to be annular, so that the cable can pass through the middle, and the outside connects to the chassis hole all around.

Re: [time-nuts] Noise and non-linear behaviour of ferrite transformers

2014-07-25 Thread Stefan Heinzmann
On 25.07.2014 20:07, Charles Steinmetz wrote: Stefan wrote: shield side of the coax goes to ground through a 0.1uF cap. For optimum results with respect to high RF frequencies, I'd expect that you would need this cap to be annular, so that the cable can pass through the middle, and the

Re: [time-nuts] Noise and non-linear behaviour of ferrite transformers

2014-07-25 Thread Stefan Heinzmann
On 25.07.2014 15:56, Tim Shoppa wrote: General Radio used to have some common values of capacitances available in terminator type configuration and passthru/bulkhead type configuration. These were moderately useful doing some bridge-type measurements. I remember blowing one up once, and taking

Re: [time-nuts] Datum ts2100 gps error code 41: New clone ace III

2014-07-25 Thread Jason Rabel
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Re: [time-nuts] Synergy-GPS SSR-6tru Problem Resolved

2014-07-25 Thread Art Sepin
Bob, Once in a while a mea culpa is required and we're posting it here so everyone understands our commitment to the users of Synergy's products. The Original Synergy Adaptor Board was designed to allow Motorola's newer 3 volt 12 channel M12+ to plug into an older 5 volt 8 channel UT+ slot.

Re: [time-nuts] Synergy-GPS SSR-6tru Problem Resolved

2014-07-25 Thread Bob Stewart
And while this subject is still up, I want to let the group know that Synergy *really* went out of their way to help me with this.  I was a bit surprised at their level of commitment to some ham radio operator who had bought a single unit from them and probably didn't know what the heck he was

Re: [time-nuts] Noise and non-linear behaviour of ferrite transformers

2014-07-25 Thread Charles Steinmetz
Stefan wrote: However, when making shield terminations, many would tell you that it is important to terminate the shield 360 degrees to the chassis in order to have the best effect. Surely, that also has to be true for RF frequencies when you choose to raise the near-DC impedance of the

Re: [time-nuts] Synergy-GPS SSR-6tru Problem Resolved

2014-07-25 Thread Alexander Pummer
Synergy's owner Ulrich Rohde N1UL --DJ2LR/DL1R is a long time ham radio operator, and he will go pretty far to help for an other ham, 73 KJ6UHN ex DL... Alex On 7/25/2014 5:27 PM, Bob Stewart wrote: And while this subject is still up, I want to let the group know that Synergy *really* went

Re: [time-nuts] Synergy-GPS SSR-6tru Problem Resolved

2014-07-25 Thread paul swed
Wow there is a tidbit I did not know Ulrich owns Synergy. I knew he was part of Rohde Schwartz and I firmly believe that I actually spoke with him on 2 meters when I lived in CT on the way to work one day. A 2 meter opening. OK the total beg right now. Schematics for the FLL board (Not a typo)

Re: [time-nuts] Synergy-GPS SSR-6tru Problem Resolved

2014-07-25 Thread Alexander Pummer
Ulrich's Father, professor Lothar Rohde was my boss, Ulrich owns a part of the company , but never worked for it directly also He is President of Communications Consulting Corpor ation; Chairman of Synergy Microwave Corp., Paterson, New Jersey; and a partner of Rohde Schwarz, Munich, Germany.

Re: [time-nuts] Synergy-GPS SSR-6tru Problem Resolved

2014-07-25 Thread Dave Daniel
I will say that I was very impressed by the email that Art sent; I do not see very many communications that are as honest as that any more. Most people who are not engineers do not understand the diligence that is required to ensure that one's daily mistakes in architecture, design and

Re: [time-nuts] Datum ts2100 gps error code 41: New clone ace III

2014-07-25 Thread Lizeth Norman
Jason, If the device (gps) reports the firmware and satellites correctly (to the ts 2100), I would assume so. No other reasonable explanation exists. Turns out that the original receiver was a svee6. Found the manual for the gps and am comparing the default messages with the ace III. Norm On

Re: [time-nuts] Symmetricom 1111C OCXO question

2014-07-25 Thread davidh
Hi All, Can anyone advise the supply voltage and range of the control voltage for these gadgets? Cheers, david On 03.04.2014 18:25, Azelio Boriani wrote: Other idea than leaving the 6K8 resistor? Yes... I would prefer to know why the little thing has stopped working. The 6k8 resistor