Re: [time-nuts] Cheap jitter measurements

2018-04-10 Thread Andy ZL3AG via time-nuts
There's a "realtime" kernel available for Linux that improves timing - no idea if this would help in this situation. See: linux-image-rt-amd64 in debian, for instance ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to

Re: [time-nuts] Weird Stuff WareHouse shutting down

2018-04-08 Thread Andy ZL3AG via time-nuts
On 9/04/2018, at 3:52 AM, jimlux wrote: > Test equipment tends to be aged - Unless you have a particular need for a HP > 600 series microwave signal generator, there are probably better sources > available much cheaper that use more modern components. In this day and age, > I don't think

Re: [time-nuts] Curious, how many t-nuts have 5065A

2018-02-22 Thread Andy ZL3AG via time-nuts
http://www.timeok.it/hp5065a-corner-3/ See: HP5065asnlist (serial number list) On 23/02/2018, at 3:44 AM, Pete Lancashire wrote: > no reason other then curious > > -pete > ___ > time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com > To unsubscribe, go

Re: [time-nuts] Performance verification for time counters

2017-11-29 Thread Andy ZL3AG via time-nuts
HP 5359A Time Synthesiser? On 30/11/2017, at 10:24 AM, Leo Bodnar wrote: > I am looking for an established and widely accepted procedure for verifying > performance of high resolution time counters. > > I have designed a time stamping counter for qualifying 1PPS signal > performance against

Re: [time-nuts] Machining some aluminum help!

2017-05-18 Thread Andy ZL3AG via time-nuts
Or go for thicker wall aluminium tube, oversized endplates and long bolts or threaded rods running the entire length down the outside of the tube so you're clamping both ends in one operation. No tapping required. Simples! On 19/05/2017, at 6:16 AM, Tim Shoppa wrote: > I bet you went to

Re: [time-nuts] Machining some aluminum help!

2017-05-18 Thread Andy ZL3AG via time-nuts
Why are my eyes watering? On 19/05/2017, at 5:03 AM, Bob Darlington wrote: > I had > to soak my cavity ring in nitric acid for a month to get the tap out. > ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to

Re: [time-nuts] new year crashes

2017-01-01 Thread Andy ZL3AG via time-nuts
lt in some odd adjustments to local time. > > > Bob > >> On Jan 1, 2017, at 8:07 AM, Andy ZL3AG via time-nuts <time-nuts@febo.com> >> wrote: >> >> >> If so, they should think about adding the leap second on the night of the >> 2nd wednesday

Re: [time-nuts] new year crashes

2017-01-01 Thread Andy ZL3AG via time-nuts
If so, they should think about adding the leap second on the night of the 2nd wednesday of January, or such a time when things are quieter around the world. Do they add the leap second at the same moment in time throughout the world, or are the clocks here in NZ running 13 hours and 1 second

Re: [time-nuts] Questionable content webcomic channels some time nuttery

2016-11-07 Thread Andy ZL3AG via time-nuts
At first, I avoided clicking the link as seeing it posted there with no hint as to the content, it screamed "this person's email account has been hijacked by a virus". Once someone replied +1, I took a look and had a wee chortle. On 8/11/2016, at 9:57 AM, Don Latham wrote: > glad there are

Re: [time-nuts] I love the smell of tantalum in the morning

2016-11-05 Thread Andy ZL3AG via time-nuts
Yes. Unless you're grinding it away with a dremel (which I wouldn't recommend as far as chemical dust is concerned), nibbling away with sidecutters would be trying to force the 2 ends of the component apart. That may be stressing the pads they're soldered to, leading to a possible pad lifting