[time-nuts] Restoring GR 1120-AB Frequency Standard - Need assist...

2008-08-19 Thread wa3frp
I am in the last stage of restoring a 1964 General Radio Frequency Standard Model 1120-AB. I'm having trouble getting the inner oven to work propoerly and the problem has been traced to a defective thermostat in the inner oven. In checking, the thermostat is a thermoswitch manufactured by

Re: [time-nuts] 5061A ion pump P/S problem

2008-08-19 Thread corby d dawson
Morris, You implied that you tested the spare module on the bench. You must connect the -side of the supply to the case of the module as well as the pin. (this occurs in the unit by its connection to the chassis) If you don't the supply floats and you will only read about 1/2 the voltage out.

Re: [time-nuts] Restoring GR 1120-AB Frequency Standard - Need assist...

2008-08-19 Thread WB6BNQ
Hello Russ, Well, depending upon the size requirement of the thermal switch, I would consider trying to retro-fit. One company that makes such things is TEMPCO [ [1]http://www.tempco.com ]. They have several different kinds and even one model that is adjustable. There is a nice

[time-nuts] Restoring GR 1120-AB Frequency Standard - Need

2008-08-19 Thread Mark Sims
The original thermoswitch sounds like is is a mechanical switch, so it can't be all that accurate or stable. I would use something like one of those TO-92 temperature sensor chips. I would probably use a 8 pin micro with an A/D to read it and drive a reed relay (or transistor). Analog

[time-nuts] FW: IIMorrow GPS units non-functional since Sunday

2008-08-19 Thread Daun Yeagley
Looks like a little OOPS here! Daun Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 4:43 PM Subject: FW: IIMorrow GPS units non-functional since Sunday Oops Sent: Tue 8/19/2008 4:10 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: IIMorrow GPS units non-functional since Sunday So

Re: [time-nuts] 5062C power supply problem

2008-08-19 Thread corby d dawson
Tim, You need to make sure the ion pump current has dropped to 10 on the meter or else the +18V supply is disabled. If it is high watch the 18 volt meter position and momentarily remove the A7 high voltage by pulling out the HV connector. If the +18 comes up then reconnect the HV and let the

[time-nuts] Looking for good texts on precision timing...

2008-08-19 Thread Dave hartzell
Hello, I'm new to the high-accuracy timing arena, and I'm looking for good books or other information on the topic in general, preferably starting from Ground Zero. Any ideas? Thanks, Dave ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To

Re: [time-nuts] HP 5062C service manual, schematics, or power supply troubleshooting tips

2008-08-19 Thread Dave 'SqueezeBox' Carlson
very typical of the 5062C regulator board. IF run long enough, the PCB can actually de-laminate or crumble when removed. Run very hot and little circulation in the honey-comb structure. Dave - Original Message - From: Tim Schulz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: time-nuts@febo.com Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [time-nuts] Restoring GR 1120-AB Frequency Standard - Need

2008-08-19 Thread wa3frp
Sorry for missing enough detail on the original thermoswitch. The original thermoswitch was a unique design that I have not seen elsewhere. The Princo thermoswitch was a modified mercury thermometer with two electrodes installed. When the temperature rises, the column of mercury comes into

Re: [time-nuts] Restoring GR 1120-AB Frequency Standard - Needassist...

2008-08-19 Thread wa3frp
Hi Bill, The Tempco units look great. My original Google search came up with similar Fenwal units that are a bit larger sizewise. The size of the Tempco units appears to be a fit into the space reserved for the original thermoswitch. Thanks for the assist! 73 Russ WA3FRP

Re: [time-nuts] Looking for good texts on precision timing...

2008-08-19 Thread Tom Van Baak
Hello, I'm new to the high-accuracy timing arena, and I'm looking for good books or other information on the topic in general, preferably starting from Ground Zero. Any ideas? Thanks, Dave http://www.leapsecond.com/pages/books/ http://www.leapsecond.com/time-nuts.htm /tvb

[time-nuts] I've settled on a micro-controller

2008-08-19 Thread Jim Palfreyman
Folks, Thanks for all your advice, not to mention personal emails as well. After reading the advice here and info on the net elsewhere I've settled on AVR. As I stated, being a very experienced software developer, C was important to me and also as I get to grips with the micro controller

Re: [time-nuts] FW: IIMorrow GPS units non-functional since Sunday

2008-08-19 Thread Daun Yeagley
You must not be an aviator. try nautical mile. ;-) Of course you probably are referring to NM. Have to watch out with this group! Daun -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Palfreyman Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 9:01 PM To:

Re: [time-nuts] FW: IIMorrow GPS units non-functional since Sunday

2008-08-19 Thread Mike Monett
Jim Palfreyman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm fascinated by the 320 nm flight. 320 billionths of a metre is quite short distance to use a plane. I would have walked. Jim LOL! Boats and planes use nautical miles (nm). From wikipedia, one nm is approximately one minute of latitude along any