Re: [time-nuts] Rb video

2013-08-08 Thread GandalfG8
Look again, the fully loaded -3dB bandwidth is specified as 300MHz:-) Regards Nigel GM8PZR In a message dated 08/08/2013 03:06:57 GMT Daylight Time, ma...@non-stop.com.au writes: Seems they are rated to 5MHz according to the manufacturer.. They ebay item number is 161081736069. --marki

Re: [time-nuts] Rb video

2013-08-08 Thread Steve G8EBM
When I get my units, I will test them and see how good they are at 10MHz. The changes are quite simple (changing the impedance from 75 to 50 and generally removing bits that are not required. If it works as the video suggests the it is a very cheap 10GHz distribution amplifier. Regards

Re: [time-nuts] ***SPAM*** TED Talk: Todd Humphreys: How to fool a GPS

2013-08-08 Thread Martin Burnicki
Hal Murray wrote: http://www.ted.com/talks/todd_humphreys_how_to_fool_a_gps.html Good overview leading up to GPS Spoofing. It's a year or so old so it doesn't cover any of the recent spoofing demos. This is indeed a good summary of GPS applications and potential risks. Thanks for the

[time-nuts] OT: Low Jitter, Fully Compliant SyncE Clock IC

2013-08-08 Thread David J Taylor
I received this advertising blurb, and wondered whether it had any interest for the group: __ Silicon Labs' new Si5328 jitter-attenuating precision clock multiplier is the lowest jitter, most frequency flexible Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) clock on

Re: [time-nuts] Rb video

2013-08-08 Thread Mark C. Stephens
Yup, Seller just emailed me. Something about antipodeans and convicts ;) -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Brooke Clarke Sent: Thursday, 8 August 2013 1:10 PM To: time-nuts@febo.com Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Rb video Hi

Re: [time-nuts] Rb video

2013-08-08 Thread Dr. David Kirkby
On 8 August 2013 04:10, Brooke Clarke bro...@pacific.net wrote: Hi Mark: These only ship to the UK. Does not ship to the US Have Fun, Brooke Clarke I've bought one. On the message to seller I have asked if he will ship outside the UK. I've had a couple of those rubidiums a few years, but

Re: [time-nuts] Rb video

2013-08-08 Thread mc235960
Sells to France if asked. I mentioned there might be interest from the US. Mike Le 8 août 2013 à 11:19, Mark C. Stephens a écrit : Yup, Seller just emailed me. Something about antipodeans and convicts ;) -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com

Re: [time-nuts] Rb video

2013-08-08 Thread Dr. David Kirkby
On 6 August 2013 09:37, Raj vu2...@gmail.com wrote: Found this on Hack-a-day http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chrzrod3tQY Cheers -- Raj, VU2ZAP Interesting video. I decided to but one of the distribution amps. I already have the rubidium. There were a few things that struck me in the video.

Re: [time-nuts] Rb video

2013-08-08 Thread mc235960
None left from that batch. Hope you got yours. Points taken, but cheap enough to experiment with. Le 8 août 2013 à 13:08, Dr. David Kirkby a écrit : On 6 August 2013 09:37, Raj vu2...@gmail.com wrote: Found this on Hack-a-day http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chrzrod3tQY Cheers --

Re: [time-nuts] Rb video

2013-08-08 Thread Dr. David Kirkby
On 8 August 2013 14:49, mc235960 mc235...@gmail.com wrote: None left from that batch. Hope you got yours. I suspect he has a lot. He originally listed 10, and all them have gone, so he has listed another 10 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=161082475549 Dave

Re: [time-nuts] Rb video

2013-08-08 Thread Raj
Shipping 30Kgs ? !!! Does this box weigh that much? Raj At 08-08-2013, you wrote: On 8 August 2013 14:49, mc235960 mc235...@gmail.com wrote: None left from that batch. Hope you got yours. I suspect he has a lot. He originally listed 10, and all them have gone, so he has listed another 10

Re: [time-nuts] Rb video

2013-08-08 Thread Volker Esper
The number on the front panel shows 53 on the current picture... That gives hope to those who still think about it... :-) Volker Am 08.08.2013 16:05, schrieb Dr. David Kirkby: On 8 August 2013 14:49, mc235960mc235...@gmail.com wrote: None left from that batch. Hope you got yours.

Re: [time-nuts] Rb video

2013-08-08 Thread EB4APL
I bought one of these DA's from the same seller and according to the user's guide the BW is 300 MHz, fully loaded. I didn't measured it but it works very well at 10 MHz. Regards, Ignacio EB4APL On 08/08/2013 3:39, Mark C. Stephens wrote: Seems they are rated to 5MHz according to the

[time-nuts] Adafruit Ultimate GPS Breakout

2013-08-08 Thread Bob Stewart
I got one of these, and the PPS looks good, though I don't quite have the equipment to measure it.  I am testing by comparing its PPS output to the PPS output of my Oncore UT+ with my 5334B on the TI A-B setting.  The difference seems to be bouncing around based on two variables:  1) The UT+

[time-nuts] Distribution Amp 75R socket compatability

2013-08-08 Thread Robert Atkinson
Hi Dave, The old thin pin 75R BNC sockets are rare these days. Most equipment now uses intermateable sockets that use the same size contact as 50R but with reduced diameter dielectric to maintain the impedance match. Fully compatible with 50R without damage. The only small drawback is that the

Re: [time-nuts] Rb video

2013-08-08 Thread Bob Camp
Hi Bigger is indeed better when it comes to heat sinking these Rb's. Unlike an OCXO, they run quite a bit longer if you cool them well. If you want to get fancy, you can run a speed controlled fan on the heat sink to regulate the temperature. You still want to pick a temp that's as low as you

[time-nuts] Rb video

2013-08-08 Thread Mark Sims
I also use a blinking status LED controlled by an ATTINY13 AVR chip. It also reads a temperature sensor and controls a PWM'ed fan. The LED blinks out the temperature. BTW, the guy made a lot of bad decisions in his build. FOr instance, he should have brought out the Rb frequency/PPS