Re: [time-nuts] Replacement Backup Battery for 5065A?

2018-02-26 Thread Stan
eal backup purposes since, as has already been pointed out, an external backup is preferable for a lot of reasons. Stan ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts

[time-nuts] Replacement Backup Battery for 5065A?

2018-02-25 Thread Stan
enough that I should be able to fit a couple in the enclosure and connect them in series to get 24 volts out, but I want to wait until either I have assurance from someone with more experience than I that this will actually work, or a better idea about a more suitable replacement. Thanks, Stan

Re: [time-nuts] TAPR Oncore M12+ kit

2017-04-28 Thread Stan
I would be interested in participating in a group buy for the end plates. I will need two of them. Regards, Stan N6BYU Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2017 09:56:55 +0100 From: Steve - Home <steve-kr...@cox.net> To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement <time-nuts@febo.com>

Re: [time-nuts] Strange problem with LH 5.0

2017-03-12 Thread Stan
Thanks for that info--I feel better now about my setup! Any idea when the next release will be out? Regards, Stan -Original Message- At 33 seconds past the minute Heather requests the SYST:STATUS? info from SCPI receivers which takes 3 seconds for the device to send. The clock does

[time-nuts] Strange problem with LH 5.0

2017-03-11 Thread Stan
as it should. Any ideas? Thanks, Stan ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.

[time-nuts] What signals if any are on the unpopulated SMC pads on the 58503A motherboard?

2017-01-08 Thread Stan
Hello, Subject line pretty much says it all. I am using a newly-resurrected 58503A and noticed some unpopulated SMC connector pads on the motherboard next to the 1 PPS and the Alarm Output jacks. Curious if one of these might be an IRIG-B output (or some other useful signal)? Thanks, Stan

Re: [time-nuts] Configuring LH5 for use with an HP 58503A

2016-12-30 Thread Stan
Hi Mark, Thanks for the advice-it did the trick! Regards, Stan Heather wants the device to be in half-duplex mode where it does not echo the serial port characters. Unfortunately in version 5 the command that it sends to turn echo off does not work on all receivers. It is fixed

[time-nuts] Configuring LH5 for use with an HP 58503A

2016-12-30 Thread Stan
continuously at slightly slower than once per second. The only way to exit the program is to kill the process with the task manager. There are no other programs vying for the COM port. Any and all help is appreciated! Thanks, Stan ___ time-nuts

[time-nuts] HP 58503A chassis part needed

2016-12-12 Thread Stan
ereas on all of the other HP bench instruments that I've checked it's only about 7.375", so my spare frame does not fit. Does anyone have, or know where to get, the proper rear frame for my 58503A? Thanks, Stan ___ time-nuts mailing list --

[time-nuts] HP 58503A failure

2016-11-04 Thread Stan
y service info whatsoever. Any ideas? Thanks, Stan ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.

Re: [time-nuts] Anybody want a Thunderbolt power supply?

2016-09-01 Thread Stan, W1LE
currents and voltages. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 9/1/2016 9:44 AM, James Robbins wrote: Is there a problem running more than one Thunderbolt off of the same linear supply (assuming the supply can support the current demands) or does each Thunderbolt require its’ own separate linear supply

[time-nuts] More eLORAN Info

2016-01-07 Thread Stan W1LE
More eLORAN info: de Stan, W1LE Forwarded Message Subject:FW: eLORAN Date: Thu, 07 Jan 2016 11:19:51 -0500 From: Charles Schue (Taviga) <charles.sc...@taviga.com> To: stanw...@verizon.net CC: 'Charles Curry' <charles.cu...@taviga.com>, Step

[time-nuts] LORAN Activity in the US

2016-01-05 Thread Stan W1LE
Hello The Nets: currently my receiver is locked and I am tracking the LORAN emitter in the US. Rx is a SRS FS700, Austron LF Multifilter #2084, a pair of orthogonal delta loops, and a ARR preamplifier at the antenna. A deep cycle battery is at the antenna for DC power. Stan, W1LECape Cod

[time-nuts] High Stability OCXO for Pendulum CNT-90

2015-10-27 Thread Stan
, high stability reference to use? Thanks, Stan ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.

Re: [time-nuts] eLORAN test 6 Aug. Both Dana In. and wildwood nj

2015-08-06 Thread Stan W1LE
I am locked at 8970 GRI, have been for a few hours No luck with 9960 GRI from this location. Using a SRS FS700 Stan, W1LECape CodFN41sr On 8/6/2015 4:10 PM, paul swed wrote: not on that I can see On Thu, Aug 6, 2015 at 12:46 PM, D W watsondani...@gmail.com wrote: Picking up

[time-nuts] Lucent KS-24361/Z3810A : problem with Z3812A/REF 0 unit power up--RESOLVED!

2015-01-14 Thread Stan
. Thanks to everyone on this list for all of the helpful suggestions. I also want to give the highest praise to the eBay seller, who stood behind his product and very quickly made it right for me! Regards, Stan ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts

Re: [time-nuts] 53132A Cooling fan

2015-01-11 Thread stan, W1LE
the intensity of the dim display ? Is it a power supply issue ? I use my 53132A with TimeLab to measure the performance of different oscillators. Stan, W1LECape Cod FN41sr On 11-Jan-15 8:29 AM, Mike George wrote: I replaced one last year. I used a Delta EFB4012HD from Digi-Key

[time-nuts] Lucent KS-24361 / Z3810A : problem with Z3812A/REF 0 unit power up?

2015-01-04 Thread Stan
unit? Thanks, Stan ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.

Re: [time-nuts] HP5370 extender cards?

2014-08-14 Thread Stan
Please sign me up for a set of the 5370 extender cards. Thanks, Stan Message: 1 Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2014 20:43:39 + From: Mark Sims hol...@hotmail.com To: time-nuts@febo.com time-nuts@febo.com Subject: [time-nuts] HP5370 extender cards? Message-ID: blu170-w114bcd2409bbd0835b5b8b8ce...@phx.gbl

Re: [time-nuts] HP3336B S/N Question

2014-07-10 Thread stan, W1LE
BNC on the blank spot on the 75 ohm output front panel. Stan, W1LECape Cod On 10-Jul-14 2:26 AM, w...@aol.com wrote: So... My HP3336B has TWO HP S/N plates... The original plate: 2514A0 and a secondary HP sticker with: 2127A00xxx Also there is another HP sticker with: 3040L

Re: [time-nuts] WTB WECO Adapter

2014-07-10 Thread stan, W1LE
Consider the Trompeter series of adapters.Stan, W1LE On 10-Jul-14 9:02 AM, w...@aol.com wrote: Hello all... I can't find my WECO adapter for my HP3336B. It got lost in the move a while back. ;-( Am in need of a WECO to BNC adapter, WECO 439A/440A Anybody have one

[time-nuts] for sale: HP 5105A vintage frequency synthesizers

2014-06-03 Thread Stan Searing
happen to stub my toe on one, now that they have been pulled out and are in my way). http://www.ebay.com/itm/131204122792 Contact me OFF LIST if interested. Stan ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com

Re: [time-nuts] SRS FS700 questions

2014-05-03 Thread stan, W1LE
recall no backlight on the LCD on mine. It has been awhile since I last turned mine on. Stan, W1LE On 03-May-14 12:57 PM, gandal...@aol.com wrote: My FS700 arrived yesterday, complete with bonus artistic effects due to the sender believing a thin coat of bubble wrap with an outer layer

Re: [time-nuts] New Acquisition: HP-53132A

2014-02-02 Thread stan, W1LE
Thanks for all of the assistance. I will initially use a separate power strip for similar parasitic AC loads. Firmware version is 3703. Stan, W1LE on Cape Cod z ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https

[time-nuts] New Acquisition: HP-53132A

2014-02-01 Thread stan, W1LE
? Are there any key strokes to determine the software version, other than a check sum ? I do not have the standard HP serial number, with the vintage (manufacturing date code) code first. The unit was manufactured in Korea. Stan, W1LE on Cape Cod z

[time-nuts] Thunderbolt Pattern Failures

2014-01-28 Thread stan katz
with the first good thaw? Any suggestion on a replacement antenna I can purchase if the antenna is fried? Could an antenna failure cause the rf frontend of the Thunderbolt to also fail? Thanks, Stan ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com

Re: [time-nuts] time-nuts Digest, Vol 113, Issue 34

2013-12-14 Thread Stan
Hi Corby, My 5065A is s/n 2816A01565 so technically I don't meet the conditions of your query, but I'm still curious what it is that you're looking for! Regards, Stan - Well it's that time again to ask HP 5065A owners if they have early or late SN units

[time-nuts] 5071A for $1600?

2013-08-29 Thread Stan
Hi Paul, Did you actually turn down a 5071A for $1600, or did you mean to say $16000 (or perhaps it was a 5061A)? I'd buy a nice 5071A right now for $1600! Regards, Stan *** Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 12:56:39 -0400 From: paul swed paulsw...@gmail.com To: Tom Van Baak t...@leapsecond.com

Re: [time-nuts] VECTRON 371Y383 oscillator

2013-08-12 Thread stan, W1LE
Make a phone call to the NH plant. Ask a product specialist for details. May get shuffled to the PA plant. Persisit. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 12-Aug-13 8:53 AM, Collins, Graham wrote: Good day all, I recently purchased a VECTRON 10Mhz oscillator like the one in the this eBay listing

[time-nuts] GPIB/HPIB Address 31, Talk Only

2013-08-07 Thread stan, W1LE
Hello The Net, Is address 31, for talk only, a HP/Agilent feature only, or do tothers provide talk only on the buss ? I am looking at RF frequency counters to 12 GH, for use with TimeLab. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41sr ___ time-nuts mailing list

Re: [time-nuts] HP and other equipment failure

2013-06-15 Thread stan, W1LE
channels. And people safety issues. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 15-Jun-13 5:52 PM, J. L. Trantham wrote: Sorry for the interruption but what is 'PFC'? Thanks. Joe -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Poul-Henning Kamp Sent

Re: [time-nuts] FLUKE PM6680B Counter Time View software for the PC

2013-05-25 Thread Stan, W1LE
. It is also interesting to see how aging drift improves with time under power. I had been holding out for a HP 53132A counter but I am a frugal Yankee and I settled on the PM6680B for about 25% of the cost of a HP 53132A. Waiting for FedEx... Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41sr On 5/25/2013 8:14 AM

[time-nuts] FLUKE PM6680B Counter Time View software for the PC

2013-05-24 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello The Net: Can anyone point me to a source for the subject software ? Thanks Stan, W1LE Cape Cod ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow

[time-nuts] Time Nut Pickens at the MIT Flea ?

2013-05-19 Thread Stan, W1LE
Anyone got any Time Nut quality items at the MIT fleamarket today ? Stan, W1LE Cape Cod ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.

Re: [time-nuts] Are there any rubidiums programmahttps://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#inboxble to 40 MHz?

2013-03-26 Thread Stan, W1LE
I should of been clearer, Thanks for your comments. final configuration is: OCXO as a 10 MHz reference to the 106.5 MHz PLL then the DB6NT multiplier chain for the LO. All of the stability I need for a contest weekend. Stan, W1LE On 3/26/2013 1:21 AM, Rex wrote: Please tell us if I am

Re: [time-nuts] Are there any rubidiums programmahttps://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#inboxble to 40 MHz?

2013-03-25 Thread Stan, W1LE
10 MHz OCXO as a reference to the PLL. This provided me with the frequency accuracy and stability needed for a weekend of microwave contesting, USB/CW My 10 GHz operation is portable and I rove. Stan, W1LECape Cod FN41sr On 3/25/2013 10:17 AM, David Kirkby wrote: I'm possibly looking

Re: [time-nuts] LORAN C still on the air 24 hours SRS 700 looking good

2013-03-20 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello Scott, Fire it up and set it to a GRI of 89700 and give it a listen. Stan W1LE Cape Cod On 3/20/2013 1:07 AM, Scott Harris wrote: I've got an SRS 700 and I live in CO. Any chance I can pick up the new LORAN signals? Thanks, -Scott On Mar 19, 2013, at 9:33 AM, paul swed paulsw

Re: [time-nuts] LORAN C still on the air 24 hours SRS 700 looking good

2013-03-19 Thread Stan, W1LE
Just got in. LORAN C had been locked since Paul mentioned the signal. So far it is comparing to my T'Bolt GPS/DO to 8E-13. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin

Re: [time-nuts] Loran again

2013-03-10 Thread Stan, W1LE
Yes, LORAN is in and I have been locked up to GRI 89700, for a few hours now. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 3/10/2013 6:55 PM, Rich and Marcia Putz wrote: Hi All; I hear Loran C signals back on again, I'll fire up the SRS FS-700 and check. RP ___ time

Re: [time-nuts] GPIB counter logging / plotting software?

2013-02-25 Thread Stan, W1LE
to display the drift. ARGO can be found at: www.weaksignals.com Stan, W1LECape Cod FN41sr On 2/25/2013 10:39 AM, Dan Rae wrote: I am working on 400 - 500 MHz DDS clocks for an amateur radio project and would like to record over gpib and plot the relative frequency drifts over time of different

Re: [time-nuts] Locked onto LORAN 8970 GRI Monday AM

2013-02-05 Thread Stan, W1LE
at 17:45Z, after 27 hours of continuous lock: freq offset is now -2.1E-12 and has been as low as -7E-13, compared to T'Bolt 10 MHz. Master station is at 59 dB, slave is at 63 dB signal strength. Stan,W1LE Cape Cod On 2/5/2013 12:12 PM, Bill Riches wrote: Hi Paul, I thought I

Re: [time-nuts] Locked onto LORAN 8970 GRI Monday AM

2013-02-05 Thread Stan, W1LE
be possible is the RX signal strengths are different for master and slave, so they may be physically separated or their TX RF is from one location at different power levels. It will be interesting what your contact at Wildwood (NJ) has to say. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 2/5/2013 1:06 PM, Bill Riches

[time-nuts] Locked onto LORAN 8970 GRI Monday AM

2013-02-04 Thread Stan, W1LE
Have had lock onto slave Seneca for about 20 minutes on GRI 8970. compared to GPS/DO: phase offset 3.6 degrees, freq offset 6E-11 Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 2/4/2013 9:48 AM, paul swed wrote: Don't hear LORAN today On Sun, Feb 3, 2013 at 6:18 PM, Stan, W1LE stanw...@verizon.net wrote: Hello

Re: [time-nuts] Locked onto LORAN 8970 GRI Monday AM

2013-02-04 Thread Stan, W1LE
After 11:20 hours still tracking and locked to LORAN. Frequency offset compared to my T'Bolt GPS/DO is -2.5E12. Stan W1LE Cape Cod On 2/4/2013 8:56 PM, paul swed wrote: We can only dream. But will take what I can get for as long as I can get it. It sure in the heck kicks wwvb's capabilities

[time-nuts] LORAN GRI 9007 reception

2013-02-03 Thread Stan, W1LE
, the SRS FS700 RX, Austron multifilter (multcoupler 1X4) Stan, W1LE Cape Cod ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.

Re: [time-nuts] Loran again

2013-02-01 Thread Stan, W1LE
Still locked onto the Dana/Seneca Loran stations at 8:38 am local. Comparison to GPS/DO is about the same. No new slaves detected. Stan, W1LECape Cod On 2/1/2013 12:30 AM, Stan, W1LE wrote: Fired up the SRS FS700 and auto found the GRI 89700 microsecond stations in Dana Il (master

Re: [time-nuts] Loran again

2013-01-31 Thread Stan, W1LE
What GRI should we be listening for ? Stan, W1LECape Cod FN41sr On 1/31/2013 9:56 PM, paul swed wrote: Rich indeed its on the air. Warming up the FS700 to see if it will lock. Have a pattern ram thats getting flakey and takes about 30 minutes to warm up along with the oven

Re: [time-nuts] Loran again

2013-01-31 Thread Stan, W1LE
comparing the 10 MHz from the T'Bolt. Right now they are comparing to within 10EE10. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 1/31/2013 10:44 PM, Stan, W1LE wrote: What GRI should we be listening for ? Stan, W1LECape Cod FN41sr On 1/31/2013 9:56 PM, paul swed wrote: Rich indeed its on the air

[time-nuts] Needed: The Real Serial USB Fix

2013-01-27 Thread Stan, W1LE
into motherboard USB ports and I have tried a multi USB port PCI card. Any solutions with this problem ? Stan, W1LECape CodFN41sr ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo

Re: [time-nuts] OT, looking for a good science forum

2013-01-26 Thread Stan, W1LE
have not found a reflector for my microscopy interests. Stan, W1LE On 1/26/2013 5:45 PM, David Kirkby wrote: On 26 January 2013 18:31, DARRELL ROBINSON darr...@shaw.ca wrote: I did a Google search and came across sciencenuts.org, but content was limited If you have no success, maybe science

Re: [time-nuts] OT, looking for a good science forum

2013-01-26 Thread Stan, W1LE
Thanks for the pointer. I am checking it out now. Stan On 1/26/2013 8:59 PM, J. Forster wrote: The Yahoo Microscope Group already exists with over 3700 members world wide, which forms a huge knowlege base, from biology to microelectronics. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microscope/ Why

[time-nuts] Lady Heather V3.10, ALARM: 4000

2012-12-03 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello The Net: Any idea what this alarm is ? It appreared, I got out of the application, I restarted, and no more alarm notification. Stan, W1LE ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin

Re: [time-nuts] GPS antenna in attic?

2012-11-26 Thread Stan, W1LE
added 6 each passive roof vents to keep the heat down, which could also be used for GPS antenna mounting and cable penetration. Neither roof vents nor the GPS antennas (~ at ridge line) are visible from the street. Stan, W1LE On 11/26/2012 9:22 AM, Scott McGrath wrote: Or install a frosted dome

Re: [time-nuts] 5071A Cs Oven

2012-10-04 Thread Stan
If this is the 5071A on that online auction site, I found out from the seller that the error log shows Cs oven timeout. This might be because of a bad oven supply (expensive) or a bad tube (really expensive)! Stan -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts

[time-nuts] New wrist Watch

2012-09-09 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello The Net: I need to consider getting a new wrist watch, but I need a second hand and a digital display is unacceptable. What would you consider in the 150$ price range ? Would be nice to have state of the art accuracy with a lifetime battery and high reliability. Thanks, Stan

[time-nuts] Modern motherboard with RS232 port

2012-08-19 Thread Stan, W1LE
website would have further details. Stan, W1LECape Cod FN41sr z ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.

Re: [time-nuts] HP 58503A Dim Display Replacement

2012-07-25 Thread Stan
all you really need is the actual glass VFD module, it's not available from Agilent as a separate part. Regards, Stan 2. HP 58503A Dim Display Replacement (jeffh...@comcast.net) Message: 2 Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:29:02 + (UTC) From: jeffh...@comcast.net To: time-nuts@febo.com Subject: [time

Re: [time-nuts] GPS and Rubidium frequency standards and noise question (newbie).

2012-06-03 Thread Stan, W1LE
LORAN has potential for you. AUSTRON made a variety of LORAN-C receivers, 2100F, 2100(R), 2000, etc Stanford Research Systems (SRS) also made the FS-700 Because they are useless in the US, pricing on Ebay has dropped. Stan, W1LECape Cod FN41sr On 6/3/2012 2:19 PM, Chris Wilson wrote

Re: [time-nuts] FS700 antenna

2012-05-05 Thread Stan, W1LE
multicoupler with a series of 8 notch filters for ~70 thru 130 KHz, with a peak indicator and a spherics indicator light. Notch filters can be switch selected on the front or some are on the real panel. For intermittent signals like noises, the peak indicator lamp gets my attention. Stan, W1LE

[time-nuts] Ashtech 3DF GPS

2012-05-01 Thread Stan
? Thanks, Stan ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.

[time-nuts] LORAN-C

2012-05-01 Thread Stan, W1LE
terminated on the top with a 600 ohm resistor, a ARR preamplifier with battery at the antenna , a RG6 coax run to the shack, Astron 2084 multicoupler, then the receivers. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41sr z ___ time-nuts mailing list

Re: [time-nuts] LORAN-C

2012-05-01 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello PHK, I will use a HP-3336C with the station 10 MHz (GPS/DO) reference. Typo: trigger should really be 11.148272 Hz instead of KHz ! Stan, W1LE On 5/1/2012 11:27 AM, Poul-Henning Kamp wrote: In message1158.12.6.201.135.1335885236.squir...@popaccts.quikus.com, J. For ster writes

Re: [time-nuts] LORAN-C

2012-05-01 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello PHK, Thanks for the tips. I have not done this yet, so I am creeping along. I also have a 33120A with the the option 001 for using an external reference. Sounds like the arbitrary signal capability is the way to go, If I can not find an appropriate 2100/2100F output. Thanks Stan

Re: [time-nuts] Loran C back on

2012-04-29 Thread Stan, W1LE
Rich, Thanks for the heads up. I will turn stuff back on. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41sr On 4/29/2012 8:26 PM, Rich and Marcia Putz wrote: Hi all; Receiving Wildwood NJ GRI 8970 here in northern Indiana again today. FYI Rich ___ time-nuts

Re: [time-nuts] LORAN-C at MIT

2012-04-15 Thread Stan, W1LE
The young fellow in the white truck quoted me a price for the FS700 as 100$. My main interest was the ovenized 10 MHz source inside. I did not see the simulator. That would of tweaked my interest... I strolled on, looking for the food vendor Stan, W1LECape Cod On 4/15/2012 3:52 PM

Re: [time-nuts] pc loran c program

2012-03-28 Thread Stan, W1LE
A google search shows: http://www.coaa.co.uk/ndbfinder.htm I will try it later this evening when I get back home... Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 3/28/2012 8:53 AM, paul swed wrote: Never heard of one. Generally its a hardware decode On Wed, Mar 28, 2012 at 7:17 AM, Bill Richesbill.ric

Re: [time-nuts] pc loran c program

2012-03-28 Thread Stan, W1LE
Thanks for the pointer. The DF6NM Grabber shows the active GRIs: http://www.alice-dsl.net/df6nm/LoranView/LoranGrabber.htm Interesting he calls 89700 as Wildwood vice Dana or Seneca. Stan, W1LE On 3/28/2012 11:45 AM, ALAN MELIA wrote: Peter Martinez G3PLX wrote some software which I

Re: [time-nuts] Loran Signals

2012-03-28 Thread Stan, W1LE
Rich, Thanks for the update. I suspect the GRI rates are part of a receiver's firmware look up table, which led me astray. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 3/28/2012 9:52 PM, Rich and Marcia Putz wrote: Hi all; I exchanged an email with a gentleman from UrsaNav and he indicated that transmissions

Re: [time-nuts] LORAN C on at 0845 EST

2012-03-27 Thread Stan, W1LE
Was receiving 89700 microsecond GRI last night, but RF has dropped out now. Tried to copy the NJ station possibly on 99300 or 99600 GRIs, but no copy/lock here. Will continue to search. Stan, W1LECape Cod FN41sr On 3/27/2012 8:50 AM, paul swed wrote

Re: [time-nuts] LORAN C on at 0845 EST

2012-03-27 Thread Stan, W1LE
89700 GRI is locked up nicely on the FS700. The Austrons are still searching for 99300 and 99600, the old Wildwood, NJ GRIs, no lock yet. Plan it to hook up a scope and monitor the wave form for the reported eLORAN info. Will continue to monitor. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 3/27/2012 9:18

Re: [time-nuts] LORAN C 89700 dropped carriers at 1615 EST after a solid 3 days

2012-03-22 Thread Stan, W1LE
activity ? I was not able to hear/lock onto 99600 nor 99300 GRIs, (possibly Wildwood, NJ). Are there any others I should listen for ? Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 3/22/2012 4:55 PM, paul swed wrote: More interestingly the FS700 reacquired automatically! Never seen that before. On Thu, Mar 22

[time-nuts] Wednesday AM Update: LORAN-C Reception on Cape Cod

2012-03-21 Thread Stan, W1LE
and using the internal FS700 phase meter I got as low as 3E-13 for delta frequency between the Loran-C and the T'Bolt GPS/DO. I am locked onto the Seneca, NY station. Stan, W1LECape Cod FN41sr If I am not mistaken Dana is not in Illinois it is in Indiana. Still receiving at 2200 hrs local

[time-nuts] LORAN-C Reception on Cape Cod

2012-03-20 Thread Stan, W1LE
in the back yard. Receiver firmware is 1.19 As time permits I will compare the Loran-C to the T'Bolt GPS/DO, with the Tracor 527E. It is nice to have Loran-C signal to play with. The Nantucket Loran-C station was a bout 40 miles away. Almost a Cs reference in my shack. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod

Re: [time-nuts] LORAN-C Reception on Cape Cod

2012-03-20 Thread Stan, W1LE
that action Difficulty is that one receiver has to be dedicated to a single GRI. 89700 (microsecond GRI) is till coming in with Dana, IL as master and Seneca, NY as the X slave. Stan, W1LECape Cod On 3/20/2012 4:09 PM, Bill Riches wrote: Seems that Cape May NJ is on also - is that part

Re: [time-nuts] military frequency standard pin out??

2012-03-07 Thread Stan, W1LE
Good Morning Paul, Sounds like a very old military unit. Probably 60's vintage. before the 13 digit NSNs. national stock number (NSN) is probably 6625-078-4718. I do not recall what the 2N could mean. a modern NSN would look like 6625-00-078-4718 or 6625-01-078-4718 Stan, W1LE on Cape

Re: [time-nuts] Any spare switches for Racal-Dana 1992?

2012-02-22 Thread Stan Searing
carefully before putting the panel back on the PCB. Stan On Wed, Feb 22, 2012 at 5:13 AM, Sam li...@digitalelectric.com.au wrote: There is a thread at http://www.eevblog.com/forum/product-reviews-photos-and-discussion/racal-dana-1992-teardown/that has some detailed pictures of the innards

Re: [time-nuts] Using digital broadcast TV for timing?

2012-02-20 Thread Stan Searing
Does anyone know if ABC used Cesium or just Rubidium standards? I have the Tracor 304SC shown in this URL: http://www.bdairfield.com/stan/time-nuts/Tracor-304SC/IMG_4216.JPG I assume the SC in the model number stands for the color subcarrier frequency for NTSC: 3.579545 MHz. The boards seem

Re: [time-nuts] Morion MV89 output level?

2012-02-09 Thread Stan, W1LE
Would it be better to apply heat the metal shell or to apply heat the bottom part with the I/O pins ? I would start using a propane gas torch. Heating quickly till I saw the solder flow. Stan, W1LECape Cod On 2/9/2012 6:04 AM, Azelio Boriani wrote: Don't be afraid and open up your MV89

Re: [time-nuts] US Army Frequency Standard

2012-01-24 Thread Stan, W1LE
Possibly tuning up the mechanicals of a teletype set. Stan, W1LE On 1/24/2012 4:59 PM, John Howell wrote: Hi All, I recently obtained a curious Low Frequency Standard dating from the late 1950s. Its output can be switched to a number of frequencies from 10 to 190Hz, derived from a tuning

Re: [time-nuts] HP5328A LEDS driver transistor

2012-01-23 Thread Stan Searing
propagation, fractures started from the shock of clipping off the tabs, poor intermetalics at the bond wires, ...). A lot of these causes would not affect all parts from a lot the same, so some parts could continue working considerably longer than others. Stan On Sun, Jan 22, 2012 at 9:01 PM, Charles P

Re: [time-nuts] HP5328A LEDS driver transistor

2012-01-22 Thread Stan Searing
from DigiKey (but as mentioned by others, watch the pinout, as most any power tab transistor will have the collector in the center, while the MPS-U51 is one of the few exceptions). You might also need to slim down the leads to fit the PC board. Stan On Sun, Jan 22, 2012 at 12:34 PM, Don

Re: [time-nuts] HP5384A Freq Counter

2012-01-18 Thread Stan, W1LE
. The HP was 100$ and the FLUKE was 300$ Original goal was a HP-53132 or a SRS 620, but today they are tooo pricey for me. Stan, W1LE on Cape CodFN41sr On 1/18/2012 5:45 AM, Rob Kimberley wrote: I've seen one of these advertised, and wanted to know if any fellow Nuts had any

[time-nuts] free HP Test and Measurement catalogs

2012-01-09 Thread Stan Searing
reply to the whole list, I will not give them to you). Stan ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.

Re: [time-nuts] NavSymm - Ericsson GPS Timing Receiver

2011-12-30 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello Al, I hope you and yours have a Happy New Year. I would start with the radome removal. Were those screws or pop rivets on the edges ? Hopefully our UK members can assist with documentation. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 12/30/2011 6:54 AM, Alberto di Bene wrote: I received as a gift

Re: [time-nuts] Thunderbolt?

2011-12-28 Thread Stan, W1LE
Looks to be a reasonable solution. Not spectacular, cost wise . just reasonable. Plug and play with multivoltage PS, active antenna, and T'Bolt. All you will need is Lady Heather to whip things into shape. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 12/28/2011 7:50 PM, Peter Gottlieb wrote: I am

Re: [time-nuts] Thunderbolt?

2011-12-28 Thread Stan, W1LE
Looks to be a reasonable solution. Not spectacular, cost wise . just reasonable. Plug and play with multivoltage PS, active antenna, and T'Bolt. All you will need is Lady Heather to whip things into shape. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 12/28/2011 7:50 PM, Peter Gottlieb wrote: I am

Re: [time-nuts] Software for Tektronix FCA3100 Counter -- AKA Pendulum CNT91

2011-12-14 Thread Stan
still available anywhere? Thanks, Stan ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.

Re: [time-nuts] PCMCIA GPIB Board and cable FS

2011-12-07 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello Paul, I hope you and yours have the very best of this holiday season. After I got my Prologix USB/GPIB adaper, I let go all of my other gpib adapters. I have not looked back Stan, W1LE on Cape Cod On 12/7/2011 11:52 AM, Paul A. Cianciolo wrote: Folks, I have a National

Re: [time-nuts] Cambrideg Thermionics Freq Measurements...

2011-10-15 Thread Stan, W1LE
of that organizations name, but for now the POC was Richard. Yes, his techniques were cryptic, but I doubt if his techniques exceeded the capability of any time or freq nut's capability. I would start with a search at SBE for such freq measurement organizations. Stan, W1LE Cape CodFN41sr

Re: [time-nuts] Active LORAN antenna

2011-08-31 Thread Stan, W1LE
. Please advise. Stan, W1LE Cape CodFN41sr On 8/31/2011 6:53 AM, Ulrich Bangert wrote: Gentlemen, I would like to thank you all for your help in this affair. In the meantime we have both built the antenna according Stan's circuit and it seems to perform well. It seems however

Re: [time-nuts] Active LORAN antenna

2011-08-26 Thread Stan, W1LE
not get thru, please send your direct e-mail address. Stan, W1LE Cape CodFN41sr On 8/26/2011 6:00 AM, Ulrich Bangert wrote: Gentlemen, my friend Frank and I both miss the matching actice antenna for our Standford Research FS700 Loran frequency standards. We also do not have a schematic

Re: [time-nuts] No more 60Hz, How do I discipline 120VAC 60Hz from a UPS

2011-06-26 Thread Stan Searing
/stan/time-nuts/Sprengnether-clock/IMG_4547.JPG I think that when I got my unit, the cover was flipped around so the top overhang was on the back. This way the overhang does not run into the rack panel, but it puts the frequency adjust hole on the wrong side of the unit. In the picture above, you

[time-nuts] TEK P6430 temp probes are available

2011-06-01 Thread Stan, W1LE
. For use when you are monitoring the temp of your xtal oven. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.

Re: [time-nuts] TEK P6430 temp probes are available

2011-06-01 Thread Stan, W1LE
Thanks for the interest. 5 each are spoken for. Stan On 6/1/2011 8:48 PM, Stan, W1LE wrote: Hello The net: For use with your Tektronix thermometer/temperature monitor: 5 each TEK 010-6430-00, P6430 Temp Probe, Status: unknown, found in my garage when cleaning out. Looks like a scope probe

Re: [time-nuts] Another mystery Wenzel OCXO

2011-05-28 Thread Stan, W1LE
the details, please advise us all. Stan, W1LE Cape CodFN14sr On 5/28/2011 2:18 PM, Dan Rae wrote: I found today at the swap meet some nice looking Wenzel OCXOs. Pictures can be found at item 180511097522 on eBay, although his description is incorrect, they certainly are not Voltage

Re: [time-nuts] smallest rubidium

2011-05-23 Thread Stan, W1LE
solution and it may be stable enough for any HF operation. If used with a transverter, you will still have to fight that LO drift. Unless it is synchronized with the 10/20 MHz reference. Stan, W1LECape CodFN41sr On 5/23/2011 11:36 AM, Mike Feher wrote: For what it is worth, I agree

Re: [time-nuts] What are these towers?

2011-05-20 Thread Stan, W1LE
. Maybe a gov radio site. Stan, W1LE On 5/20/2011 5:54 PM, Jason Rabel wrote: 29° 59' 34N, 95° 28' 24W ___ 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] USB and Mouse conflict persists

2011-05-12 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello Joop, Thanks for the pointer. I am slowly achieving the confidence to tackle my XP Pro registry. Stan, W1LE On 5/12/2011 4:12 AM, Joop wrote: quote: [On the tab Port Settings click Advanced and in that window uncheck the box next to Serial Enumerator] This is a feature of the FTDI

[time-nuts] USB and Mouse conflict persists

2011-05-11 Thread Stan, W1LE
what COM port the mouse is using. The mouse does use IRQ 12. USBView software does show which USB ports are used, but not the mouse COM port assignment. How do I fix (permanently assign) the Com port used for the mouse, so there is no conflict ? Thanks for the help, Stan, W1LE Cape Cod

Re: [time-nuts] USB and Mouse conflict persists

2011-05-11 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello David, The symptoms include: eratic mouse cursor that stabilizes (corrects) after I disconnect the USB port to the T'Bolt. Stan, W1LE On 5/11/2011 9:02 AM, David J Taylor wrote: Hello The Net: Since my motherboard died, I want to transfer the T'Bolt to another computer. I am running

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