Re: [time-nuts] Version 5 wrong leap second

2017-01-01 Thread Michael Blazer
My tbolts/LH also showed 00:00:60. The sequence was: 23:59:59 00:00:60 00:00:00 00:00:01 On 12/31/2016 6:28 PM, Bill Beam wrote: My LH v5.00 showed leap second as 00:00:60 on a Tbolt. Not good Previous June 2015 LH v3.10 correctly showed 23:59:60 If interested, I have screen captures.

Re: [time-nuts] Z38xx rack mounts

2014-10-22 Thread Michael Blazer
Nigel, These are standard HP 1/2 rack units. The rubber bezel around the front and back peel off. HP (Agilent, now Keysight) makes a Link Lock Kit http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-Agilent-Lock-Link-Kit-5061-5458-/291271152251?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item43d11d127b to connect the units. The

Re: [time-nuts] Time Code Units Available

2014-07-08 Thread Michael Blazer
Walter, Are there manuals for these? I have a Trak 8390 and would like to get a manual (or copy). Thanks, Mike Blazer On 7/8/2014 4:08 PM, walter shawlee 2 wrote: (very sorry for the first file size! Here's a smaller one) Since there were several requests for more details, here's the

Re: [time-nuts] clock and cannon at noon story

2014-02-04 Thread Michael Blazer
Wouldn't the watchmaker notice that his clock is always a few seconds fast? If the cannon is a mile away, the watchmaker would be adjusting the clock so that 'noon' would sound around tea time after about 10 years. Mike On 2/4/2014 11:52 AM, Tom Van Baak wrote: I suspect many of you have

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

2013-10-17 Thread Michael Blazer
Would running RG-316 thru a hollow brass tube work? These are available at most hobby stores in a variety of sizes and they are solderable. Mike On 10/16/2013 10:26 PM, quartz55 wrote: I've been searching for the small copper hardline I can use for the feed on the gps volute (egg beater)

Re: [time-nuts] RS 232

2013-07-27 Thread Michael Blazer
Hal, I like your term automagically. Typo or intentional, it describes how most people 'understand' technology. Mike On 7/26/2013 8:07 PM, Hal Murray wrote: ma...@non-stop.com.au said: It you can figure out how to raise DTR while your application has the port open it can be a good

Re: [time-nuts] Language -- The eternal barrier

2013-07-01 Thread Michael Blazer
Obviously we've been doing it wrong all these years. Here's 29 dB Noise Reduction http://www.basspro.com/RedHead-RTX-Folding-Earmuffs/product/94964/ for only $29.99. Mike On 7/1/2013 3:45 AM, gandal...@aol.com wrote: Having recently bought a couple of MV89As I found listed on

Re: [time-nuts] SV 27 Not OK

2013-06-03 Thread Michael Blazer
It'll probably show up on eBay as a pickup only. On 6/3/2013 5:26 AM, Bob Camp wrote: Hi It's retired from government service and now is doing it's same old job as a consultant - at a much higher rate of pay…. Bob On Jun 3, 2013, at 12:25 AM, Mark C. Stephens ma...@non-stop.com.au wrote:

[time-nuts] ThunderBolt and LabView

2013-05-06 Thread Michael Blazer
Has anyone developed any drivers or other software for the Thunderbolt in LabView? Mike Blazer San Antonio, TX ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow

Re: [time-nuts] Javad Letter to FCC...

2012-09-25 Thread Michael Blazer
These filters have been extensively tested with five different innovative tests Obviously you don't know the 'innovative' tests that can test 'perfect' filters to prove the vertical cutoffs. Mike On 9/25/2012 7:22 PM, Scott McGrath wrote: Is he going to retrofit every GPS dependent device

Re: [time-nuts] T-Bolt Temperature

2012-08-22 Thread Michael Blazer
The DS1620 is located just behind the RS-232 connector. This is on the far corner from the oscillator. Mike On 8/22/2012 12:59 PM, Ron Ward wrote: Hi: What is the temp chip reading? Is it reading the oven temperature or just the ambient temperature? Ron -Original Message- From:

Re: [time-nuts] Interesting Loran-C antenna pictures

2012-08-22 Thread Michael Blazer
Wow, what a view. How does the advice go, Don't look down? On 8/22/2012 9:22 AM, Poul-Henning Kamp wrote: http://www.jan-mayen.no/ press news Look for 21. august. The last picture is particularly interesting: http://www.jan-mayen.no/nyhet/2012/08_august/C-%20mast/C-mast%208b.JPG

[time-nuts] Gray T Bolt

2012-08-21 Thread Michael Blazer
Does any one know about a gray cased Thunderbolt? This unit is backwards from the gold box T-Bolt. The circuit card is mounted on the non-flanged case half (that has the connector cutouts). There is no serial number sticker, but does have the power supply sticker next to the connector. And

Re: [time-nuts] : L1 GPS timing signal(s) into local time on computer(s)

2012-08-20 Thread Michael Blazer
Just order one from RJB1998 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/120969870669?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649) Friday and it's here today. $169 with free shipping. He included a power cable (6 pin to leads) and a TNC-F cable. Mike Blazer On 8/20/2012 4:07 PM, cfo wrote: On Sun, 19 Aug

Re: [time-nuts] T-Bolt Temperature

2012-08-16 Thread Michael Blazer
Do you know the part number of a chip to replace the DS1620? Mike On 8/16/2012 5:58 AM, Arthur Dent wrote: I have two Thunderbolts that I'm monitoring with Lady Heather. The temperature on the older unit (MFG 2/26/2004) seems to track the environment. The newer one (MFG 11-24-2004) shows

[time-nuts] T-Bolt Temperature

2012-08-15 Thread Michael Blazer
I have two Thunderbolts that I'm monitoring with Lady Heather. The temperature on the older unit (MFG 2/26/2004) seems to track the environment. The newer one (MFG 11-24-2004) shows 44.75 °C and only changes in increments of exactly 1°. The DAC Voltage and frequency seem to be tracking

Re: [time-nuts] gps jamming source found

2012-07-05 Thread Michael Blazer
A badly tuned/designed super-regenerative receiver can put out a lot of garbage. For commercial products, the receiver needs FCC approval to ensure this doesn't happen. Mike On 7/5/2012 4:03 PM, ed breya wrote: The wireless data links in those R/C sensor type things don't operate near GPS

Re: [time-nuts] So, how did you spend your leapsecond?

2012-07-01 Thread Michael Blazer
Watched on my Thunderbolt's external monitor: https://www.dropbox.com/s/y5951au8lukljot/LeapSecond20120630.3gp Mike Blazer On 6/30/2012 7:07 PM, Mark Sims wrote: ? ___ time-nuts mailing list --

Re: [time-nuts] So, how did you spend your leapsecond?

2012-07-01 Thread Michael Blazer
Well, the list isn't called Time Nuts for nothing. Mike On 7/1/2012 11:05 AM, Edgardo Molina wrote: I was dinning at an Argentinean restaurant with my wife and some friends of her. Armed with a 3G Internet equipped iPad and sharing the story with the people at the table. Good food, good

Re: [time-nuts] HP5386A GPIB

2012-06-18 Thread Michael Blazer
,Michael Blazer mbla...@satx.rr.com wrote: Hui, The older instruments have a very simple command structure. You don't need the ? to query. Typically just doing a GPIB Read command (ibread for NI controllers) will address the counter to output and it will send the current reading. This can cause a problem

Re: [time-nuts] HP5386A GPIB

2012-06-17 Thread Michael Blazer
Hui, The older instruments have a very simple command structure. You don't need the ? to query. Typically just doing a GPIB Read command (ibread for NI controllers) will address the counter to output and it will send the current reading. This can cause a problem if you request data too soon

Re: [time-nuts] Frequency calibrator for sale ?

2012-06-09 Thread Michael Blazer
That's amazing, the current stock list price is $745. Anyone up for the 'eBay premium'? On 6/9/2012 10:58 AM, EB4APL wrote: In contrast, the same seller tries to get $1300.0 for this coil !!! ebay Item # 200728874248 Ignacio El 09/06/2012 5:21, Mark Spencer escribió: Saw what looks like a

Re: [time-nuts] LightSquared in the news again

2012-06-05 Thread Michael Blazer
Sounds like a gun with no safety and a hair trigger. On 6/4/2012 10:41 PM, d.sei...@comcast.net wrote: A law firm with a technology department? -Dave - Original Message - From: Michael Blazermbla...@satx.rr.com To: time-nuts@febo.com Sent: Monday, June 4, 2012 7:44:26 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [time-nuts] LightSquared in the news again

2012-06-04 Thread Michael Blazer
It's not a technology company if it has more lawyers than engineers. Mike On 6/4/2012 7:33 PM, Eric Williams wrote: Typical of technology companies that have more lawyers on staff than engineers. On Mon, Jun 4, 2012 at 5:09 PM, Tom Knoxact...@hotmail.com wrote: Lightsquared is like a

Re: [time-nuts] Why are 1PPS signals so skinny?

2012-05-16 Thread Michael Blazer
I always thought it was nice to have the pretty LEDs showing the power supplies are working, but then you have to find the one that's not lit. I've seen others that have a 'fail' indicator, but if the power supply is dead, what powers the fail LED. The B-1B test stations have an interface

Re: [time-nuts] Why are 1PPS signals so skinny?

2012-05-14 Thread Michael Blazer
Magnus, https://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ is the search site for military standards. MIL-188-155 is not found. Could it be another dash number? Mike On 5/14/2012 2:20 PM, Magnus Danielson wrote: Mark, Azelio and Björn, On 05/14/2012 06:33 PM, b...@lysator.liu.se wrote: Mark

Re: [time-nuts] wwvb weak on east coast especially when the pre-amps under wa...

2012-05-14 Thread Michael Blazer
Here's comparison for various type of conformal coating: http://mgchemicals.com/downloads/appguide/appguide0404.pdf.https://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/ I think there is a type that is 'serviceable' and removable with alcohol. Mike On 5/14/2012 6:01 PM, gandal...@aol.com wrote: The other

Re: [time-nuts] Why are 1PPS signals so skinny?

2012-05-14 Thread Michael Blazer
I haven't heard that one before. I try to slip in the TLAR check in all the test procedures I write. When 'they' ask, I look at it and say: That Looks About Right. Mike On 5/14/2012 6:18 PM, Jim Hickstein wrote: On 2012/05/14 18:02, time-nuts-requ...@febo.com wrote:

Re: [time-nuts] Conformal Coating

2012-05-14 Thread Michael Blazer
Boriani) 3. Re: wwvb weak on east coast especially when the pre-amps under wa... (Michael Blazer) 4. Re: wwvb weak on east coast especially when the pre-amps under wa... (Azelio Boriani) 5. Re: Why are 1PPS signals so skinny? (Michael Blazer) 6. Re: Why are 1PPS signals so

Re: [time-nuts] Oh dear

2012-05-07 Thread Michael Blazer
Wow! $1260 for a 4' power cord, but wait, there's more... It was named 'Power Cord of the Year'. Mike On 5/7/2012 9:39 AM, Burt I. Weiner wrote: A friend of mine signed me up for a catalog from the Audio Advisor. He said I deserved this - I was afraid to ask what he meant by that! Spend a

[time-nuts] Time Code Generator

2012-04-23 Thread Michael Blazer
Does anyone have data on a Trak System Model 8390 Time Code Generator? The sticker shows the following: Part Number: 48390-1014-101 Model: 8390-46 I picked this unit from a salvage yard several years ago. I'd like to find a service manual or just schematics? Any takers? Mike Blazer San

Re: [time-nuts] Chinese Scopes

2012-04-16 Thread Michael Blazer
Does anyone remember the HP 1980B Digital O'scope? This had to be the worst scope UI ever. There was only one knob and buttons for everything else. Mike On 4/16/2012 7:04 PM, J. Forster wrote: IMO, a good UI should be entirely obvious. I learnt to use a Tek 503 in about 1963. Everything

Re: [time-nuts] Looking for CA3130E IC...

2012-04-13 Thread Michael Blazer
Findchips was my first choice as well. Looks like Newark and Avnet have stock. I deal with both on a regular basis with good results. On 4/13/2012 3:25 AM, Attila Kinali wrote: On Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:46:48 -0700 Burt I. Weinerb...@att.net wrote: Hopefully someone out there has a stash of

Re: [time-nuts] Efratom M3100

2012-04-01 Thread Michael Blazer
The JM38510/11201BCA crosses to a LM139 which is the Mil-Spec version of the LM339. Mike On 4/1/2012 2:39 PM, ewkeh...@aol.com wrote: Paul thank you. I tried google and only got links to advertise other parts. Makes sense, unit has a summary bit output, probably checks 4 levels and gives

Re: [time-nuts] Opera coordinator has resigned

2012-03-31 Thread Michael Blazer
I agree that you can't inspect quality into a system, but it is far to easy to 'not inspect' quality right out of the system. Some of the new 'buzz-word' systems (TQM,6 sigma, etc.) seem to want everyone to be their own QA inspector to lessen the involvement of independent QA. I find that no

Re: [time-nuts] Best reason

2012-03-28 Thread Michael Blazer
1 nanosecond = 1 foot, do you know where you are? Remember, wherever you go, there you are. Buckaroo Banzai On 3/28/2012 3:28 AM, Jim Palfreyman wrote: So when a member of the general public says: Why do we need really accurate clocks? What is your answer? Personally I explain that

Re: [time-nuts] Pulsar Source?

2012-03-28 Thread Michael Blazer
Ultimately all pulsars slow down. Pulsars are rotating neutron stars. We see the pulse whenever the beam from one of the poles points in our direction. A pulsar emits a massive amount of energy and there is drag from the rotating magnetic field in its stellar environment. There is also

Re: [time-nuts] Best reason

2012-03-28 Thread Michael Blazer
Just remember, to the 'average' person (no such exists in reality), all technology is magic. The TV remote is a magic wand that you wave at the TV and recite the proper incantation (sometimes profane). You chant the spell to your smart phone and you can talk to your friend anywhere in the

Re: [time-nuts] OT: calibration

2012-03-21 Thread Michael Blazer
Their prices seems to be in the same ball park as the Austin lab (TesCom) that we use at work. Does anyone know anyone that offers 'hobbyist' rates? I could easily spend $1000 getting my equipment cal'd, but certainly can't justify the budget. Mike On 3/20/2012 11:52 PM, Joseph Gray wrote:

Re: [time-nuts] Frequency Counter Errors

2012-03-21 Thread Michael Blazer
The 5328A is manually switched. 30kHz to 10 MHz 1V RMS min, 5VP-P max into 1kohm. Mike On 3/21/2012 7:39 PM, Tom Knox wrote: It must be that one counter has not switched to ext ref. It has been a while with both these counters, does the 5328A auto switch to ext ref? The 5372A does have

Re: [time-nuts] 0MHz distribution...NOT

2012-03-10 Thread Michael Blazer
You may want to take a look at the signal on a scope. Most instruments terminate their reference input. You might actually have 4 50 ohm loads on the Thunderbolt's output and the input voltage might be marginal. If your instruments have both reference input and output, it's better to daisy

Re: [time-nuts] FCC Chair Talks Spectrum, Gets GPS Letter

2012-03-09 Thread Michael Blazer
Here's the link to the white paper: http://javad.com/downloads/javadgnss/publications/20112312.pdf. It was originally linked from GPS World's news email. It was originally posted as a technical white paper. I don't recall the 'Political Noise' lead in, but then, I'm a technical person and

Re: [time-nuts] FCC Chair Talks Spectrum, Gets GPS Letter

2012-03-09 Thread Michael Blazer
/9/2012 8:11 PM, David wrote: I see a big lack of details. Form factor? Insertion loss? Frequency change with temperature? How does it compare with a standard Murata filters? On Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:32:10 -0600, Michael Blazer mbla...@satx.rr.com wrote: Here's the link to the white paper

Re: [time-nuts] USB Interface, legacy Software

2012-03-07 Thread Michael Blazer
I've been using Delmore GPS receivers for several years. They have a driver (http://support.delorme.com/questions.php?questionid=24 http://support.delorme.com/questions.php?questionid=24) for Windows that will install it as a standard serial port sending NMEA messages. The older serial

Re: [time-nuts] FCC Chair Talks Spectrum, Gets GPS Letter

2012-03-07 Thread Michael Blazer
I read a white paper Javad put out touting their new (and cheaper to build) front end filter. Of course it is patented. So guess where everyone has to go should LS get the green light. Mike On 3/7/2012 12:22 PM, saidj...@aol.com wrote: Sorry for my language, I was quite upset when I read