Re: [time-nuts] Changing frequency of an HP 10811 oscillator

2010-11-22 Thread Richard (Rick) Karlquist
Several issues here: 1. Making a precision crystal like the 10811 one is very involved. It cannot simply be rescaled to a different frequency. It represents a whole new design. This is not like ordering custom crystals for your 2 way radio (back in the day). 2. The 10.23 MHz crystals I am

Re: [time-nuts] Changing frequency of an HP 10811 oscillator

2010-11-22 Thread J. Forster
I have a 10.23 MHz 10811 oscillator out of an early GPS simulator somewhere, so, FWIW, HP did make at least one. I remember it because I was disappointed it was not 10.000 or 10.24 MHz. Best, -John = Several issues here: 1. Making a precision crystal like the 10811 one is

[time-nuts] Changing frequency of an HP 10811 oscillator

2010-11-21 Thread Demian Martin
Having seen the note on alternate crystals for the HP10811 oscillator I was wondering if its realistically possible to re-crystal one to frequencies in the 20 MHz range? Some other components may need to be changed of course but is this worthwhile exploring? Who would be a good vendor for a few

Re: [time-nuts] Changing frequency of an HP 10811 oscillator

2010-11-21 Thread Adrian
Demian, the big question is, what are your requirements? Long term stability, phase noise, ADEV,...? You'll probably spend a multiple of what a finished product costs to get the 10811A with a cstom made x-tal on specs. Not to speak of the phase noise test equipment needed, that will break