[time-nuts] Re: General discussion of PID algorithms applied to GPSDO control loops (continued 1)

2022-04-15 Thread Skip Withrow
it. Regards, Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com -- To unsubscribe send an email to time-nuts-le...@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to and follow the instructions there.

[time-nuts] Re: disciplning natural phenomena

2022-04-02 Thread Skip Withrow
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[time-nuts] CF cards and the Trimble NetRS

2022-03-21 Thread Skip Withrow
is that even if a card does go bad you can reconstruct a new one from the image of version 1.3-2 of the software that is floating around. I have tried it and it works. If there is better insight into the operation of this receiver, or best practices strategy I'm all ears. Regards, Skip Withrow

[time-nuts] FTP with Trimble NetRS

2022-03-13 Thread Skip Withrow
also switched to another computer running Windows-7. Always behaves the same. Any suggestions? Has anyone connected to the ftp server on the NetRS? I have to believe that it works (if you get everything right) as there are many of these units collecting remote data around the world. Thanks, Skip

[time-nuts] Re: Measuring oscillators against GPS

2022-03-13 Thread Skip Withrow
, there are two part numbers for the NetRS, 45905 and 75905. My thinking is that this may indicate the size of the flash card in the unit (500MB vs 1GB). If anyone could confirm this it would be appreciated. Regards, Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing

[time-nuts] Re: Measuring oscillators against GPS - Trimble NetRS

2022-03-08 Thread Skip Withrow
on the Trimble website that will convert in one step. It is called 'ConvertToRinex' - Trimble RINEX Converter | Trimble Geospatial. Have fun, Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com -- To unsubscribe send an email to time-nuts-le

[time-nuts] How I spent my 2021

2022-02-03 Thread Skip Withrow
Hello Time-Nuts, I wanted to share what I have been working on for the last year, but the story is way too long for a single time-nut post. Tom Van Baak has graciously agreed to host the saga. You can read all about it at - http://leapsecond.com/u/skip/Sigma-Tau-MHM-pics.pdf Enjoy! Skip

[time-nuts] Re: Frequency Standard - Where Can I Get One.

2021-11-21 Thread Skip Withrow
is that you can't go wrong owning one (better long term stability than OCXO, lots less cost and longer life than cesium). I'll get off the soap box now. Thanks for the bandwidth. Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com

[time-nuts] Re: White Rabbit, PTP, NTP and all kinds of time sync methods over networks and perhaps a fun time sync experiment

2021-08-08 Thread Skip Withrow
Hello Time-Nuts, Just listened to the Marc Weiss presentation (Time Scale Ensembles in Uncertain Environments) in the wiki (#20) and found it very worth the time. Probably some other good information hiding in some of the other presentations as well. Regards, Skip Withrow

[time-nuts] GR 1115-C free to good home

2021-08-01 Thread Skip Withrow
. Thanks, Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com -- To unsubscribe send an email to time-nuts-le...@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to and follow the instructions there.

[time-nuts] Help with 5370B and Beaglebone replacement board

2021-01-25 Thread Skip Withrow
? Is the option there somewhere or do I have to remake with an option? I realize I'm about 5 years late to the party, hopefully there is still some experience base still out there. Thanks in advance, Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts

[time-nuts] (no subject)

2021-01-18 Thread Skip Withrow
provide an independent source of time to GPS. But don't we already have that with GLONASS, Beidou, and Galileo? Regards, Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo

[time-nuts] 5370B / TimeLab question

2020-12-01 Thread Skip Withrow
the 5370B, but maybe it's time to switch to the TICC. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts_lists.febo.com

[time-nuts] DMTD and data display

2020-11-21 Thread Skip Withrow
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Re: [time-nuts] SMPS or conventional?

2020-10-21 Thread Skip Withrow
2x10E-12. So you will never get anything better than a good GPSDO anyway. Might as well stick with the GPSDO with a good oscillator, unless you actually need some long-term holdover performance. Regards, Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time

[time-nuts] TimeLab display issue

2020-10-07 Thread Skip Withrow
. Thanks, Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts_lists.febo.com and follow the instructions there.

[time-nuts] LH and long-term oscillator measurement

2020-09-21 Thread Skip Withrow
have used this technique for many years, but never for more than the 3 day default of LH. For all of you LH gurus out there, is there a way to collect long-term raw data that can be processed by TimeLab or Stable32? Thanks in advance for any help. Regards, Skip Withrow

[time-nuts] Rubidium oscillators and heatsinks

2020-09-02 Thread Skip Withrow
the physics package temperature. This puts added stress on these components so then they tend to fail faster. In the end, there is an optimum baseplate temperature that minimizes failure rate (not eliminates it). You just have to do the best that you can to determine what it might be. Regards, Skip

Re: [time-nuts] FE-5650A FE-5680A book and software

2020-08-31 Thread Skip Withrow
that places the DDS inside the physics package loop and has a 60MHz OCXO. These units also have a DB-9 interface with the serial interface on pins 8 and 9 (at 9600 baud). Regards, Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com

[time-nuts] Looking for dead HP 5062C

2020-08-08 Thread Skip Withrow
Hello time-nuts, Does anyone have a dead (but at least mostly complete) HP 5062C out there that they would be willing to get rid of? I'm willing to ship or pick up and pay some nominal cost for it. Please contact me off list if so. Thanks, Skip Withrow

[time-nuts] Looking for information on Brightline oscillator

2020-08-05 Thread Skip Withrow
think I know the basic Gnd and Supply pins. However, I don't know the supply voltage, or what any of the other pins might be used for. As always, all help appreciated. Thanks in advance. Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts

[time-nuts] Novatel GPS documentation

2020-07-12 Thread Skip Withrow
and just used the Novatel site. So, If anyone has any Novatel information (manuals) perhaps uploading them to the KO4BB archive would be useful. I know I have the OEM6 information and will try to get it placed there soon. There is a directory for Novatel (under GPS). Regards, Skip Withrow

[time-nuts] Austron 1150 info uploaded to KO4BB

2020-07-08 Thread Skip Withrow
with a butane torch and use pliers on the screws to pull the bottom out. If anyone has a dead one, I would be willing to attempt repair - but no guarantees. They are nice oscillators. Regards, Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com

[time-nuts] Just put one of my cesiums up for sale

2020-06-10 Thread Skip Withrow
questions I would be happy to try and answer. Regards, Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts_lists.febo.com and follow the instructions there.

Re: [time-nuts] Alfred Loomis - an early time nut

2020-05-14 Thread Skip Withrow
exist today, and how many in running condition (and Fedchenko and Riefler)? There is something very satisfying about the tick-tock of a pendulum clock, though I realize the Shortt's were not direct drive. Regards, Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list

[time-nuts] Austron 2110 GPIB - update

2020-04-13 Thread Skip Withrow
of please contact me (off list). Regards, Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts_lists.febo.com and follow the instructions there.

Re: [time-nuts] Ultra Stable Rb

2020-04-09 Thread Skip Withrow
slow. Regards, Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts_lists.febo.com and follow the instructions there.

[time-nuts] Anyone ever use the Austron 2110 GPIB?

2020-04-06 Thread Skip Withrow
any experience with these units and GPIB any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts_lists.febo.com and follow

[time-nuts] Buying and using used Cesium Beam Standards

2020-03-11 Thread Skip Withrow
have even had them work afterwards). Of course, once you get the unit locked it still may take a considerable time to reach thermal equilibrium and its ultimate stability. Bottom line is - if the Cs oven is running, so is the clock on your tube. Regards, Skip Withrow

[time-nuts] Trueposition GPSDO - patience is a virtue

2020-03-11 Thread Skip Withrow
was just the first couple of cycles of the reset. They did indeed slow down as the oscillator drift slowed down, and after a few hours there were no more resets. Regards, Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go

[time-nuts] 5061A available

2020-03-10 Thread Skip Withrow
. If you have any questions please contact me off list or via ebay. Regards, Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts_lists.febo.com and follow the instructions there.

[time-nuts] Trueposition behavior

2020-03-10 Thread Skip Withrow
happens when you are making a measurement it kind of trashes things. I haven't tried seeing if LH can disable disciplining (for use during measurement periods). Regards, Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go

[time-nuts] Time-Nutters-- Adding Rubidium to a Thunderbolt...?

2020-03-02 Thread Skip Withrow
measurements/comparisons. Regards, Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts_lists.febo.com and follow the instructions there.

[time-nuts] Looking for info/help on TruePosition GPSDO behavior

2020-02-17 Thread Skip Withrow
GPS receiver. I suppose my next step is to look at the 10MHz output and see if the jumps are there (I would bet they are). Then seeing if they go away when LH is shut down. I have included a LH screen shot to show these behaviors. Regards, Skip Withrow

[time-nuts] Hydrogen maser success - epilog

2020-01-17 Thread Skip Withrow
by Harry Peters and keeps it pretty basic. I don't think there was ever a commercial version of a variable volume unit, but it makes a good research tool. I hope to post again some months out when we have some data. Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing

[time-nuts] Any (relatively) cheap TSIP GPS receivers without WNRO out there?

2020-01-11 Thread Skip Withrow
I have an NTP server that uses a Trimble GPS receiver (Accutime 2000, p/n - 39091-00, ROM 3.06) that has fallen prey to WNRO. Just wondering if there are any Trimble (or other brand) receivers that have TSIP serial comms that are available for a reasonable price? Any help appreciated. Skip

[time-nuts] 1 pps Accuracy in two locations

2019-12-04 Thread Skip Withrow
by less than a millimeter. If it was easy - every time-nut would be doing it! Do let me know if you come up with a solution. Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http://lists.febo.com/mailman

[time-nuts] HP 5065A owners, a question!

2019-10-23 Thread Skip Withrow
of course. Regards, Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts_lists.febo.com and follow the instructions there.

[time-nuts] Looking for Austron 2110 for parts

2019-10-20 Thread Skip Withrow
, but what I thought was a reasonable offer was rejected especially considering the $48.50 shipping to the U.S. Thanks in advance for any help or pointers. Regards, Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http

[time-nuts] HP 5359A Time Synthesizer available

2019-07-07 Thread Skip Withrow
for the bandwidth, Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts_lists.febo.com and follow the instructions there.

[time-nuts] Do GPS augmentation services improve 1pps?

2019-04-14 Thread Skip Withrow
or are they incorporated into the 1pps solution somehow as well? If someone has some enlightenment it would be appreciated. Thanks in advance, Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http://lists.febo.com/mailman

[time-nuts] FEI FE-5440A (TD-1251/U, O-1824A/U) Manual Request

2019-02-24 Thread Skip Withrow
than happy to pay the postage both ways, do the scanning/copying, and would definitely get it back to you. Thanks, Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time

[time-nuts] GN-GGB0710 GPS Antenna Mounting Thread

2019-02-14 Thread Skip Withrow
ead out there please let me know. Thanks, Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts_lists.febo.com and follow the instructions there.

[time-nuts] Anyone have info on STel-9270 Universal DDS Interface

2019-02-13 Thread Skip Withrow
in it would be appreciated. Or, if you can point me to someplace that might hold some information it would be great. Thanks in advance for any help. Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http

[time-nuts] Help with Novatel OEM6 external oscillator

2019-01-22 Thread Skip Withrow
in advance for any help. Regards, Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts_lists.febo.com and follow the instructions there.

[time-nuts] Anyone know how to decode a Symmetricom SA.22c part number?

2018-11-09 Thread Skip Withrow
). Does anyone know what the differences are between the two units, or have the magic decoder ring for the part number? Thanks in advance, Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http://lists.febo.com/mailman

[time-nuts] Pressure related rubidium oscillator aging

2018-08-14 Thread Skip Withrow
wondering if anyone from the group has some experience in this area? Thanks in advance for any help. Regards, Skip Withrow ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time