Re: [time-nuts] Rack flange kit for 5370B and 3325B

2008-07-21 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 21/07/2008 12:22:23 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If there is anyone with a source or another idea of how to accomplish rack mounting without the HP ears, I would like to hear about it also. - Make your own from aluminium stock

Re: [time-nuts] Thunderbolt vs Z3801A

2008-07-20 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 20/07/2008 23:33:28 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Somebody had to pose this question... given the respective sizes of the Trimble Thunderbolt and the HP Z3801A, the simplicity of the first and the complexity of the second, it comes natural to ask

Re: [time-nuts] Trimble Palisade

2008-07-14 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 14/07/2008 21:09:41 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anyone have any useful information on using it, or should I open it up and replace the multiway socket and see if I can do something else other than mount it outside as another time standard? Thanks

Re: [time-nuts] Monitor for Thunderbolt and other GPS receivers

2008-07-11 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 11/07/2008 21:48:44 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If there is enough interest, it would not be very hard or expensive to make a small PWB for the processor (the DIP version would be easier to solder), the voltage regulators, the pot (to adjust screen

Re: [time-nuts] Thunderbolt - temperature

2008-07-11 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 12/07/2008 00:14:13 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: when my unit in the red metal box was open, it was around 32C -- I'm intrigued by this and similar earlier references. I've only seen Thunderbolts in gold coloured aluminium boxes, where did

Re: [time-nuts] Thunderbolt - temperature

2008-07-11 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 12/07/2008 01:01:27 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You can see a picture of the red box unit in the Thunderbolt data sheet: _http://trl.trimble.com/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-10015/_ (http://trl.trimble.com/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-10015/)

Re: [time-nuts] Austron 1250A manual archive?

2008-07-06 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 06/07/2008 22:26:29 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have a manual for the Austron 1250A and have answered a couple of questions as to the schematics. I would like to loan my manual to some one that can scan it and make it available on the NET Anyone want

Re: [time-nuts] Austron 1250A manual archive?

2008-07-06 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 07/07/2008 00:12:18 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: OK Forget my request as it is already in work. Thanks Nigel I will refer any future requests to Didier's site Bill K7NOM -- Hi Bill I'm having some fun uploading it right now but have just realised

Re: [time-nuts] HP 113BR manual scanned

2008-07-05 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 05/07/2008 05:51:17 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'll also ask if Agilent has an official front-door contact person for these manual scan contributions -- or if we should just keep forwarding them through him. I'll let you know what he says after he

Re: [time-nuts] Rb references for audiophiles?

2008-07-04 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 04/07/2008 14:51:19 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sitting in a waiting room yesterday, I read an article in a very-high-end audio magazine describing a $15K Rubidium frequency standard for providing low jitter clocks to your audio system. It has

Re: [time-nuts] Datum 9390

2008-06-30 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 30/06/2008 03:19:57 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The 9390 manual is in the GPS_Timing directory. Hi Didier Many thanks for that, nice to hear it arrived ok:-), and the changes sound good. regards Nigel GM8PZR

Re: [time-nuts] Datum 9390

2008-06-29 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 29/06/2008 18:18:17 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Do anybody have a manual for the Datum GPS synchronized Generator. 9390-53111. ?? Or a manual for a model close to this? Or know where I can find one? - Hi Jack I've got the manual for

Re: [time-nuts] Datum 9390

2008-06-29 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 29/06/2008 19:34:20 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Can you send it to the upload page at http://www.ko4bb.com/cgi-bin/upload.pl (user 'manuals', password 'manuals', without the quotes)? I could use that one myself... - Hi John, and all

Re: [time-nuts] Datum 9390

2008-06-29 Thread GandalfG8
Back again, I've uploaded the 9390 mamual to Didier's site, or at least the upload log says I have, but it's not appearing in the recently uploaded files and I see it can't be downloaded directly from there anyway. I'll leave that one to Didier to sort out but, in the meantime will send to

Re: [time-nuts] Thunderbolt control software

2008-06-24 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 24/06/2008 22:25:30 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My copy of Adobe will not open this -- Open the flood gatesand be prepared to drown:-( ___ time-nuts mailing list --

Re: [time-nuts] Failure to make order for thunderbolt

2008-06-22 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 22/06/2008 14:50:07 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am a member of time-nuts and have attempted to place an order for a thunderbolt - but I cannot get past the authorisation. It would appear that I do not have a record of my user name ??? I am Roy

Re: [time-nuts] New member, and HP 5061A question

2008-06-16 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 17/06/2008 00:55:07 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Actually, one more question - is there any way to search the list archives? Either I'm blind, or there's not, or it's not obvious. -- Hi Bill Welcome aboard, and may your time

Re: [time-nuts] SatStat Error Message ?

2008-05-23 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 23/05/2008 20:13:37 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: reply: -361, Parity error in program message: The clock seems to work, but I cannot get the Status window to show anything. It just cycles between ...requesting data and ...communicating... I set the

Re: [time-nuts] HP Z3801A Communications

2008-05-17 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 17/05/2008 22:18:30 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My copy of satstat says 1995. I don't know anything about Windows, but that sounds old enough that it might work. If you can't find them, I can send you a copy. -- I haven't used

Re: [time-nuts] HP Z3801A Communications

2008-05-17 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 18/05/2008 02:02:56 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks for the replies, but I wanted to know if I could access the internal program without converting the data port. It looks like the answer is no, so time to dis-embowel this thing and modify it.

Re: [time-nuts] Administrivia: Please don't use the Spam button to unsubscr...

2008-05-14 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 14/05/2008 07:16:13 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Wouldn't that be kind of a good thing? I mean, can the intersection of the set of AOL members and the set of folks who can understand what we discuss here contain more than a couple of people? And

Re: [time-nuts] HP/Agilent 5065A Rubidium Vapour frequency standard problem -...

2008-05-11 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 11/05/2008 18:15:57 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have just found a 10811-60111, and I am wondering if you or another member have the complete schematic for the unit - mine has the PC board # 05328-20027, with fine adjust pot and C12 C15 - or is this the

Re: [time-nuts] HP 5370B

2008-05-10 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 11/05/2008 00:36:37 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My mistake. If I ever used a measurement beyond it's accuracy to fraudulently claim compliance with customer specification, I'd quickly lose customers. Your business must be different.

Re: [time-nuts] Datum/Symmetricom BC637PCI TimeandFrequencyProcessor

2008-05-07 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 07/05/2008 07:24:54 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I took another look for the CDs, but no luck. Can you liaise directly with Nigel to see if you can help him out. - Hi Rob Many thanks for looking, it's much appreciated. I've

Re: [time-nuts] Datum/Symmetricom BC637PCI Time andFrequencyProcessor

2008-05-07 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 06/05/2008 20:17:41 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I had it running on an winXP disc that crashed a few months ago. -- Was that the earlier version of the software or something XP specific? -- I

Re: [time-nuts] Datum/Symmetricom BC637PCI Time andFrequencyProcessor

2008-05-07 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 07/05/2008 17:55:20 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That was a 7.0.1 version of bc635cpp.exe I will _try_ to boot that HD within a few days. If you have not received the software from elsewhere next week, let me know. - Hi Bjorn Many

Re: [time-nuts] Datum/Symmetricom BC637PCI Time and Frequency Processor

2008-05-06 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 06/05/2008 08:17:03 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have some CDs in the store room, which Datum produced which have all their driver software on. I know they are in there somewhere, but since moving the last time (domestic split!), I haven't had a chance

[time-nuts] Datum/Symmetricom BC637PCI Time and Frequency Processor

2008-05-05 Thread GandalfG8
Hi All I've just bought a Datum BC637PCI Time and Frequency Processor on a PCI card from the usual place, model BC635PCI is identical but without the onboard GPS receiver, and am looking for any Windows drivers and/or the basic control software. I've found the manual and other

Re: [time-nuts] Another Trimble Tbolt question....

2008-03-30 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 30/03/2008 07:47:57 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My guess is that at least some of the difference that you see in your altitude is from the propagation delay in the cable between your antenna and the GPS module. Guessing still further, I would think that

[time-nuts] NI PCI GPIB Cards

2008-03-30 Thread GandalfG8
I hope this post is considered appropriate, if not please let me know and accept my advance apologies. I have several NI PCI GPIB cards that are surplus to my requirements. I was intending to put them on Ebay but thought I would offer them here first. These are the older style and were

Re: [time-nuts] Tboltmon Serial Port Selection...??

2008-03-27 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 27/03/2008 23:45:09 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Can anyone tell me why, when I click on the Tboltmon icon associated with my Trimble Thunderbolt, that a little Serial Port Selecton window pops up and why does my T-bolt only run after selecting COM-4?

Re: [time-nuts] NI GPIB cards

2008-03-21 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 21/03/2008 02:13:32 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This group seems to be very GPIB savvy, so I have a question (vaguely related to time and frequency) - is there a real difference between the half sized current one large chip NI PCI-GPIB card and the older

[time-nuts] CTS Knights Oscillator info

2008-03-13 Thread GandalfG8
Hi All Does anybody have any information please on a CTS Knights 5Mhz oscillator, model number 970-2019-0. It's an ovened oscillator with dual 5MHz outputs on SMA connectors. I have the basic connection and supply info from the can markings but would like to know the specification and

Re: [time-nuts] Mounting GPS Antenna on Steel Roof

2008-03-08 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 08/03/2008 03:57:02 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The inverter is required because the Motorola GPS receiver uses TTL and the PC serial port uses RS232. RS232 uses a positive voltage of +3 to +25 volts to indicate a logic zero, and a negative voltage of

Re: [time-nuts] Mounting GPS Antenna on Steel Roof

2008-03-08 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 08/03/2008 13:29:42 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The MAX232, like all RS-232 interface chips I have ever come across, inverts the signal. That'll explain it then:-) ___ time-nuts

[time-nuts] Timing Measurements

2008-03-01 Thread GandalfG8
Hi All This might be old news but I just came across this link to a Symmetricom presentation on timing measurements and thought it interesting _www.iee.org/OnComms/PN/communications/www.iee.org/OnComms/PN/com_ (http://www.iee.org/OnComms/PN/communications/005%20-%20Lee%20Cosart.pdf)

[time-nuts] HP 8660-K11 10MHz comparator and Tracor 900 VLF receiver/comparator

2008-02-18 Thread GandalfG8
Hi All I'm looking for any information, hopefully a manual, for what HP labelled as the 8660-K11 10MHz Ref.Gen which actually looks to be a phase comparator that compares an external 10 MHz signal with an internal HP10811 reference. There are other 8660-K** units, certainly at least the

[time-nuts] Racal 485 1MHz frequency standard

2008-02-08 Thread GandalfG8
Hi All I've been offered a Racal 485-1, 1MHz frequency standard and distribution system. From the photo it's basically a Racal 1MHz ovened oscillator with a 12 way distribution section based on TO92 style plastic transistors. I don't know that it's something I'd use these days as a lab

Re: [time-nuts] Ovenaire OSC 49-61C

2008-01-24 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 24/01/2008 05:58:16 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A scanned 10811 manual has been available, linked from time-nuts messages in the past. Is that gone? --- No, it's still there, along with the specifications for the different 10811

Re: [time-nuts] Ovenaire OSC 49-61C

2008-01-23 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 23/01/2008 21:07:11 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: BTW, a colleague is scanning the 10811-60111 for me. Hi Geoff If you could make the scan generally available, either via email or by uploading it to Didier's site perhaps?, that would be much

Re: [time-nuts] RCC 8000

2007-12-31 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 30/12/2007 20:11:34 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks for the offer, well I am not in a hurry, just take your time.I have many other project to go on. - I'll keep looking, just as well you're not in a hurry:-)

Re: [time-nuts] RCC 8000

2007-12-30 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 30/12/2007 17:45:51 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yes , I tried RadioClocks UK but no helping hand...they offered if I ship the unit back to the factory, ??? they give a price for the conversion./ assume to expensive /... ??? I am living

Re: [time-nuts] Stuff I bought

2007-12-27 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 27/12/2007 11:34:23 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I didn't think $300 was too bad, considering the time wasted going back to the desk for a pinout or whatever. The unit uses the Linux (MomtaVista) operating system, so yes it is hackable. No clock of any

Re: [time-nuts] Ronald Held's main question

2007-12-18 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 18/12/2007 07:59:49 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The link you get from their page http://tf.nist.gov/timefreq/general/generalpubs.htm is however wrong, as it only gives the front document. Maybe one needs to indicate to them that they should make a

Re: [time-nuts] time-nuts Digest, Vol 41, Issue 57

2007-12-16 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 16/12/2007 18:17:18 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: i thought of tha balcony option. The balcony as an overhang which effectively blots out the other half of ths sky not covered by the building. I cannot hang any antenna over the railing or on it(in my lease

Re: [time-nuts] Redifon gk203n Drive unit

2007-11-22 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 22/11/2007 13:57:48 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi all Recently i find a Redifon GK203N Drive Unit in a naval scrapyard .Does anybody have the service manual to send me a copy in pdf? Vangelis Hi Vangelis I've just arrived home and seen your

[time-nuts] GPS Jamming in the UK

2007-11-13 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RETRY I've not come across this before and when a friend first fowarded the link from another group I thought it was a spoof, and still only half convinced:-), but I've just copied this from the official Ofcom Website in the

Re: [time-nuts] HP-3336A Level Generator manual

2007-11-13 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RETRY In a message dated 13/11/2007 15:15:26 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have found a pdf copy of the Manual with full schematics for the ABC including optuion 5. If you still require it, let me know where

Re: [time-nuts] HP-3336A Level Generator manual

2007-11-13 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RETRY In a message dated 13/11/2007 17:23:15 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have still to check my unit but I am afraid PROMS are soldered... I hope to have some time over the weekend. Sorry for delay grin!

[time-nuts] PTS X10 System Section Manual

2007-11-13 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RETRY Hi All I've just uploaded a scan of the complete System Section from the PTS X10 manual to Didier's web site. This includes the programming information plus a general description of the unit and schematics for the power

Re: [time-nuts] Manual PTS X10

2007-11-11 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RETRY In a message dated 11/11/2007 15:56:51 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am looking for the PTS X10 manual. Specifically, I am interested in the programming part. Has anyone of you this manual in electronic

Re: [time-nuts] Manual PTS X10

2007-11-11 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RETRY In a message dated 11/11/2007 19:41:56 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I don't know anything, specifically, about the X10, but here is a link to general information on PTS synthesizers that I condensed

Re: [time-nuts] Administrivia: The Spam Button

2007-11-10 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RETRY In a message dated 10/11/2007 23:04:14 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I just received a bad-boy message from AOL relating to the Mini Magnetic Sensor email that was posted to the list this afternoon. These

Re: [time-nuts] 10544B datasheet

2007-11-09 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RETRY In a message dated 09/11/2007 05:56:31 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Anyone want a scanned copy of a 10544B datasheet? Bruce Yes Please I have the A but not the B regards Nigel GM8PZR

Re: [time-nuts] WinOncore

2007-11-06 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RETRY Hi Tom I have WinOncore12 and will send you a copy direct. Easily may not be the best description as it defaults to not displaying data after a test, and some other commands, but should be basically ok. TAC32 is much

Re: [time-nuts] Redifon Drive Unit - not quite on topic!

2007-10-30 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RETRY In a message dated 30/10/2007 20:13:42 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm clutching a few straws here, but as TF enthusiasts you might see a connection to what I'm after. I am looking for any information

Re: [time-nuts] Time Interval Counter by Standard Electric Time Co

2007-10-19 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RETRY In a message dated 19/10/2007 07:28:57 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Still looking for info on the O-1814/GRC-206 Rb source and it's Efratom M100 Rb brick. see: http://www.prc68.com/I/O1814.shtml

Re: [time-nuts] 60khz NTP Server?

2007-10-19 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RETRY In a message dated 18/10/2007 22:49:06 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anybody know of a product that is an NTP server that gets its time source from WWVB at 60khz? There are lots of Atomic Clocks out

Re: [time-nuts] HP Journal 10811 article

2007-10-16 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RETRY In a message dated 16/10/2007 16:11:18 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I´ve just tried to download this interesting article here: http://www.hpl.hp.com/hpjournal/pdfs/IssuePDFs/1981-03.pdf, but page 20

Re: [time-nuts] Improving the stability of crystal oscillators

2007-10-10 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RETRY In a message dated 10/10/2007 19:34:55 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: We bought them as a replacement part from Yaesu USA. This data is 10 years or more old, but here you go: Part NameYaesu Part Number

Re: [time-nuts] Basic regenerative-divider questions

2007-09-29 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RETRY In a message dated 29/09/2007 23:28:23 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yep, but usually they're not quite _that_ nonlinear. :) I'm used to thinking of mixers as linear devices, from the IMD/IP3 perspective.

Re: [time-nuts] M$-Vi$ta-compliant PC RTC clock card?

2007-09-20 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RETRY In a message dated 20/09/2007 12:28:40 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Nigel, The ClockBlock is more suited to the main processor clock as it's only specified down to a few hundred kilohertz. It would be

Re: [time-nuts] OT: Connecting Racal 1992 to GPIB

2007-09-17 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RETRY In a message dated 17/09/2007 01:16:14 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Nigel, You are welcome to upload any manual to my web site, the instructions are at the top of the directory: Hi Didier That sounds

Re: [time-nuts] OT: Connecting Racal 1992 to GPIB

2007-09-16 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RETRY In a message dated 16/09/2007 21:32:39 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hubert mentioned the jumpers (SK4, 4 pins) on the GPIB board (PCB Assy GPIB 401820), which I found. But I can't find this jumpers in the

Re: [time-nuts] OT: Connecting Racal 1992 to GPIB

2007-09-16 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RETRY In a message dated 16/09/2007 22:14:29 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: As far as i know my mailbox is capable receiving large files. Can you send me the full manual to this mail address? ([EMAIL PROTECTED])

Re: [time-nuts] Fw: UNIQUE CLOCK

2007-09-09 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RETRY In a message dated 09/09/2007 15:38:13 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just look at it and study it. It gives you the EXACT TIME of the DAY in Seconds, minutes, hours, the day, month and year. Just read

Re: [time-nuts] Fw: UNIQUE CLOCK

2007-09-09 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 09/09/2007 15:52:55 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Exact to the second here! Rob Perhaps that's because your PC clock was better set than mine:-) It was out here by a couple of seconds compared with GPS derived time so I guessed it

Re: [time-nuts] Fw: UNIQUE CLOCK

2007-09-09 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 09/09/2007 16:09:32 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: How do you normally set your PC time? Both my XP machines are running NTP, so no need to do any manual tweaks. -- Hi Rob Thanks for the information, I've been meaning to take a look at

[time-nuts] Vectron Oscillator

2007-09-07 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RETRY Hi All I have a Vectron 10 MHz ovened oscillator, model CO-206B59VW, with output via SMA and 7 solder pins for power and control lines. It's only been connected previously for basic supply, and I can probably trace that

[time-nuts] Z3801A question...was Vectron Oscillator

2007-09-07 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RETRY In a message dated 07/09/2007 16:21:14 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have a Vectron 10 MHz ovened oscillator, model CO-206B59VW, with output via SMA and 7 solder pins for power and control lines. It's

Re: [time-nuts] OT: You know your getting old when...

2007-09-06 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RETRY In a message dated 07/09/2007 00:06:23 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sure sign of dyslexia :-) Dnot yuo maen delsyxia? ___ time-nuts mailing list --

Re: [time-nuts] GPSDO Question

2007-09-02 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RETRY In a message dated 02/09/2007 04:20:54 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It is amusing/distressing to see that the myth that using an FLL to lock an oscillator to the PPS output of a GPS receiver is a good

Re: [time-nuts] EMI from florescent lights

2007-08-10 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RETRY In a message dated 10/08/2007 06:13:01 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does anybody know how much garbage comes from the standard CFL 60 watt replacements for incandescent lamps? I'm interested in both

Re: [time-nuts] Scope Clock

2007-08-03 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RETRY In a message dated 03/08/2007 15:11:29 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think you mean Most *analog* scopes can be used in X-Y display mode. I have not looked closely, but I do not remember seeing X-Y mode

Re: [time-nuts] Scope Clock

2007-08-02 Thread GandalfG8
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Re: [time-nuts] Basic Stratum 1 question

2007-08-02 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RETRY In a message dated 02/08/2007 16:33:26 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am having a debate with our CIO. He wrote in a memo about timing: *Local hardware is to be considered Stratum 1, since it get time

Re: [time-nuts] Scope Clock

2007-08-02 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RETRY In a message dated 02/08/2007 18:00:43 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Several of you have talked about using XY displays for this. I'm probably just dense, but I don't know what this is... Can you

Re: [time-nuts] Scope Clock

2007-07-31 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RETRY In a message dated 31/07/2007 23:23:38 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: as ordered will these boards accept 1pps or was yours a special? Eric kg6kqt --- Hi Eric Take a look at.

Re: [time-nuts] Time may not exist

2007-07-28 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 28/07/2007 05:49:07 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Before this subject deteriorates into what trial lawyers and politicians excel at (twisting words to obscure the truth), consider what happens

Re: [time-nuts] Oncore VP problem

2007-07-21 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 19/07/2007 14:58:59 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This is a well known quirk/feature of Windows itself. There is a way of curing it (other than using a better OS) but I cant recall the

Re: [time-nuts] Oncore VP problem

2007-07-21 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 21/07/2007 18:45:43 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Your computer may be sensing the serial data stream and declaring it to be a mouse. This is a generic problem having nothing to do with Tac32 but it and the solution are in the CNS Clock II and Tac32 manual

Re: [time-nuts] Active LF Antennas

2007-07-20 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 20/07/2007 03:51:20 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Brooke - you scored a bullseye on that one. I had a couple of false starts, but got an email back from Frank Gentges suggesting I contact Far

Re: [time-nuts] Active LF Antennas

2007-07-20 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 20/07/2007 09:57:38 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Another fairly popular antenna in the LF field is a circuit by Roelof Bakker PA0RDT where the whip is replaced by a square inch of PCB pad.

Re: [time-nuts] Oncore VP problem

2007-07-19 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 19/07/2007 02:44:42 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My suggestion is that you pick up a free evaluation copy of Rick Hambly's TAC32 software at http://cnssys.com/cnsclock/Tac32Software.html . TAC32 knows all the quirks options that ever existed in a

Re: [time-nuts] Oncore VP problem

2007-07-19 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 19/07/2007 12:33:07 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In the TAC32 documentation, you will read about Mouse data and GPS data ! Theres a command line switch to run that should resolve it. Brian

Re: [time-nuts] Oncore VP problem

2007-07-18 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 18/07/2007 19:13:28 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think the B means PPS? One of those PDF files shows all the feaures of the models, and there are a couple VP models where there isn't any specification for PPS so I would guess that means it doesn't have

Re: [time-nuts] Oncore VP problem

2007-07-18 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 18/07/2007 19:25:04 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sigh. Nigel - the best thing for you to do at this point is to download an eval copy of TAC32 from Rick's website and let his

Re: [time-nuts] Oncore VP problem

2007-07-18 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 18/07/2007 19:25:04 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It is largely unknown that basically any VP receiver is capable of operating as a standard positioning receiver, precise timer with TRAIM, or

Re: [time-nuts] Oncore VP problem

2007-07-18 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 18/07/2007 19:53:08 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Actually, no. The receiver has to be reflashed in order to update firmware, but the receiver ID info is actually in EEPROM. There was an old

Re: [time-nuts] Oncore VP problem

2007-07-18 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 18/07/2007 21:25:35 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I wouldn't worry too much about not having TRAIM. As long as your GPS has a good view of the sky you should be alright. If you really need a

[time-nuts] Oncore VP problem

2007-07-17 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi All I'm trying to set up a supposedly NOS GPS development kit, similar to the old Motorola evalution kit, with an Oncore VP mounted on an interface board fitted with a 5 volt regulator and MAX232 interface chip. Running

Re: [time-nuts] Oncore VP problem

2007-07-17 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 17/07/2007 23:09:36 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You should be able to restart the VP with the @@Cg command in the Additional Message Window in WinOncore12. The total command string is:

Re: [time-nuts] HP-3336A Level Generator manual

2007-07-16 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 16/07/2007 08:53:58 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: G'Day Nigel, I have a paper copy of the manual, which bit of the circuit diagram do you require. (I cannot scan the whole manual at this

Re: [time-nuts] HP-3336A Level Generator Question

2007-07-15 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 10/07/2007 17:36:08 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The UPS man just delivered a care package from my latest ebay purchase!!! I fired it up and found the front panel displayed properly, but no

[time-nuts] Was Tracor 527A manual...now Tracor 527E Manual

2007-07-04 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] G'Day All, I have copied a scan of a Tracor 527A manual to Didier Juges's site ftp.ko4bb.com It is ~13MB, file name 527A_op_serv_manual.pdf I hope that is OK Didier? Regards Scott P.S. If you need it in a hurry I can mail

[time-nuts] Tracor 527E Manual

2007-07-04 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Didier After Scott anounced that he'd uploaded the 527A manual to your site I realised that I had the manual for the 527E, came from Teknet some time ago, so I've uploaded that one too. regards Nigel

Re: [time-nuts] Tracor 527E Manual

2007-07-04 Thread GandalfG8
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Whoops Please ignore my previous message, if you haven't already:-), it was supoosed to have gone direct to Didier. regards Nigel GM8PZR ___ time-nuts mailing list --

[time-nuts] Ebay 5071A scam back again?

2007-06-26 Thread GandalfG8
Hi All Am I right in thinking this is another EbayUK repeat of the dodgy 5071A auction that was listed a week or so ago? _http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HP-5071A-Primary-Frequency-Standard-10890A-Agilent_W0QQ itemZ160130847008QQihZ006QQcategoryZ50953QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem _

Re: [time-nuts] HP5370B GPIB-Softmark

2007-06-15 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 15/06/2007 15:37:43 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The biggest problem, was getting over the shock of it taking only 5 days to arrive from Australia! Hmmm My biggest problem might be getting over the shock of how cheap it is compared to the HP

Re: [time-nuts] GPIB on the HP3586

2007-06-11 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 11/06/2007 21:34:34 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: While I brought the (huge) maintenance manual with me, I seem to forgot the User manual for the Selective Level Meter HP-3586C. Would anyone have the HPIB programming string definitions available? On its

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