[time-nuts] Li Ion Battery for HP 5065A

2019-03-07 Thread ew via time-nuts
Having recently acquired a HP 5065A with clock I decided to put a battery in it. My choice is 5000 mA Lithium Ion. Having in the past very good experience with a Florida vendor, was first choice. Sadly he is going out of business. 90+% out there is junk, have 26650s with 1800 mA. Last week fin

Re: [time-nuts] Ublox F9P multi-band GPS receiver

2019-01-21 Thread ew via time-nuts
Has any one checked the T version claim  "Unaffected by ionospheric errors"  making it very useful for GPSDO Bert Kehren In a message dated 1/21/2019 3:00:35 AM Eastern Standard Time, hol...@hotmail.com writes: >  It is clearly multi-band for GPS. It is unclear from a quick read if it is >mul

Re: [time-nuts] FCC OTA pre-emption and restrictions on GPS antennas [was: Short term 10MHz source]

2019-01-04 Thread ew via time-nuts
Had in North Miami Beach that problems at some friends Condos. Used several times the sewer vent pipe every home seems to have. In one critical case (unfriendly neighbors) with flat roof cut the pipe off three inches from the roof used a coupling to the old cut off top pipe but drilled holes in

Re: [time-nuts] Comparing the performance of 17 different GPSDOs

2018-12-09 Thread ew via time-nuts
Is this before or after filtering               Bert Kehren In a message dated 12/9/2018 5:14:32 PM Eastern Standard Time, p...@phk.freebsd.dk writes: In message , "Tom Van Baak" writes: >> Tom is currently working his magic on the raw data captures with Timelab. >> The results so far a

Re: [time-nuts] new WWVB BPSK dev board

2018-12-05 Thread ew via time-nuts
It just took me four days for three year old  LACross clock in Florida to sync up after battery change                     Bert Kehren In a message dated 12/4/2018 4:22:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, att...@kinali.ch writes: Moin, On Mon, 3 Dec 2018 18:11:30 -0800 "Tom Van Baak" wrote: > At lon

[time-nuts] SRS FS 740

2018-11-27 Thread ew via time-nuts
Has any one bought the SRS FS740                                                   Bert Kehren In a message dated 11/21/2018 11:11:18 AM Eastern Standard Time, thol...@woh.rr.com writes: Thanks Steve and Tom for helping me sort that out. Much appreciated. Tom Holmes, N8ZM -Original Messag

Re: [time-nuts] WWV Doppler Shift

2018-11-20 Thread ew via time-nuts
Starting 1970 I used a modified Tracor 599H on WWVB  with excellent results. It had a mechanical counter with 100 nsec, resolution. Noisy but perfect. Yes you have to take Ionosphere sunrise and sunset in to consideration and the hourly shift, but being a very early riser  4AM because of Europe

Re: [time-nuts] Navy Time and Frequency Distribution History (HP5062C)

2018-10-26 Thread ew via time-nuts
what info do you need on 5062C clockBert Kehren In a message dated 10/26/2018 2:38:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, trojancow...@gmail.com writes: A search for the Navy designation O-1695A/U for the HP5062C cesiumclock leads to an interesting webpage for the history of Navy timedissemination, http:

[time-nuts] OCXO Board

2018-10-26 Thread ew via time-nuts
>> I'm giving away would fit nicely on it. Since it looks like a two>> layer board, a quick check at pcbway.com puts the cost at $.79>> apiece at the 100 quantity exclusive of shipping.>>>> Best,>>>> Bob Martin>>>> On 10/26/2018 4:17 AM, e

Re: [time-nuts] OCXO Board

2018-10-26 Thread ew via time-nuts
Al OCXO's have Ref outputs will look at adding EFC SMA. Send me the footprint of the 8663 and I will take a lookBert In a message dated 10/26/2018 2:35:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, hol...@hotmail.com writes: A SMA connector for EFC input would be nice.  Also a footprint for the Oscilloquartz 86

Re: [time-nuts] Question about the PLL of Trimble Thunderbold

2018-10-25 Thread ew via time-nuts
There are a couple of questions that have to be answereda what do you want to synchronize, 1 pps , 10 MHz or bothb what will you distribute 1 pps, 10 MHz or bothc what accuracy are you looking ford off the shelf or own assembly e how cost sensitiveBert Kehren In a message dated 10/24/2018 5:10:46

Re: [time-nuts] Software

2018-10-03 Thread ew via time-nuts
In the seventies at TI most software was done in the Equipment Group and they did super stuff.We send emails globally and when I traveled I did it with a Silent 700. Did performance reviews from Norway using rubber cups and phone handset.Military group was an other story.. Lost our shirt on GPS

Re: [time-nuts] Oscilloscope-based measurements of frequency stability

2018-10-02 Thread ew via time-nuts
Tue, Oct 2, 2018 at 1:46 PM ew via time-nuts wrote: > We see the glitches all the time, they exist and with proper equipment are > very visible. These are telecom timing devices and the way they correct the > 1 pps is by changing the frequency. Even LH shows it and it is very visible >

Re: [time-nuts] Oscilloscope-based measurements of frequency stability

2018-10-02 Thread ew via time-nuts
nks, Dana On Tue, Oct 2, 2018 at 1:46 PM ew via time-nuts wrote: > We see the glitches all the time, they exist and with proper equipment are > very visible. These are telecom timing devices and the way they correct the > 1 pps is by changing the frequency. Even LH shows it and it is

Re: [time-nuts] 10 MHz -> 16 MHz

2018-10-01 Thread ew via time-nuts
I made a mistake in the previous post we use the ICS 570 with very good results in many applications. So it was easy to test. This has to be the easiest and lowest cost circuit. Start with an AC14 ST, followed by a divide by 5. I used part of a HC390 but a LS 90 will do. Take the 2 MHz output fe

Re: [time-nuts] 10 MHz -> 16 MHz

2018-09-30 Thread ew via time-nuts
We use the ICS527 for many applications easy to get 80 or 160 MHz. in non critical applications I use an AC14. Have a small board, 14 and ISC only if interested have to look for it it is pre relocation. Juerg may also have one. Corby uses it in his latest HP5065 tests along with a AD9850 DDS.Ber

Re: [time-nuts] Programmable clock for BFO use....noise

2018-09-15 Thread ew via time-nuts
What about the application and the trigger circuit In a message dated 9/15/2018 6:27:50 AM Eastern Standard Time, att...@kinali.ch writes: On Fri, 14 Sep 2018 21:42:05 + Bryan _ wrote: > I would be interested in hearing more of the more suitable classes of > logic chips. I have a 20Mhz rubi

Re: [time-nuts] WWV and legal issues

2018-08-30 Thread ew via time-nuts
I started using WWVB in 1970 in Houston working for TI using a Tracor Omega receiver. Modified it for 60 KHz and used it for 40 years.  TI liked what I did and I modified quite a few for their Cal Labs in the US and Europe. Got a award and could keep all the extras. In those days TI was still in

[time-nuts] Bezos 10 000 year clock

2018-08-27 Thread ew via time-nuts
  In the August NED New Equipment Digest NEWEQUIPMENT.com issue on page 30 and 31 is an infomercial on the 10K Clock, is covered with some nice pictures. Bert Kehren ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http://lis

Re: [time-nuts] WWVB funding cut (was: Re: NIST FY 2019 Budget Would Eliminate WWV and WWVH)

2018-08-20 Thread ew via time-nuts
Cutting WWVB the public has to ask why a NIST Tme and Frequency Division has to exist. Fighting with other countries as to who has the best precise frequency source will not go well with the public when clocks, school zone lights and watches quit working. Remember what happened in Japan when Fuk

Re: [time-nuts] 1PPS for the beginner

2018-08-17 Thread ew via time-nuts
Thank you Bert   In a message dated 8/17/2018 7:20:40 AM Eastern Standard Time, azelio.bori...@gmail.com writes:   Direct link to the TOW time 2017: <https://www.cnssys.com/files/TOW/tow-time2017.pdf> On Fri, Aug 17, 2018 at 12:41 PM ew via time-nuts wrote: > > Tom > go back ma

Re: [time-nuts] 1PPS for the beginner

2018-08-17 Thread ew via time-nuts
Tom go back many times to the two editions I have. Very informative. Tried the link no luck. Are there updated editions? Thanks again Bert Kehren   In a message dated 8/17/2018 5:29:40 AM Eastern Standard Time, tom.k...@gmail.com writes:   Dana (and others) -- Concerning 1PPS, hanging bridges

Re: [time-nuts] Loss of NIST transmitters at Colorado and Hawaii

2018-08-13 Thread ew via time-nuts
I used to live in Miami and now 80 miles north in homes made of steel  reinforced concrete blocks. Junghans considered Miami worse case in the US and came there before introduction of their wrist watch with antenna in the arm band.. The Junghans clocks have worked flawless since then with multip

[time-nuts] NIST

2018-08-10 Thread ew via time-nuts
  NIST total budget for 2017 was close to 965 Million, I was curios trying to find out what the Time and Frequency Division  portion was. No Luck. Does any one know?Thanks   Bert Kehren ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscri

Re: [time-nuts] Alternatives for Thunderbolts

2018-07-23 Thread ew via time-nuts
We have used the first one with good results two and three are probably the same and on closer look I would stay away from them. The ublox is not even a timing receiver I have done stuff like that on a 2 by 2 inch board calling it a GPS PLL. Number four  most likely like 2 and 3. Get the first o

Re: [time-nuts] HP 5065A A1 replacement with DDS

2018-06-25 Thread ew via time-nuts
Doesn't the 5062 use M/N Bert Kehren   In a message dated 6/25/2018 12:31:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, rich...@karlquist.com writes:   On 6/24/2018 10:21 AM, cdel...@juno.com wrote: > Hi, > > I've repaired a few 5065A A1 synthesizer modules recently and lets just > say that they are not my favo

Re: [time-nuts] KS-24361 Lady Heather problem

2018-06-16 Thread ew via time-nuts
ed out to be the > Prolific PL2303 USB to serial adapter, changing to a CH340 device fixed it. > Might be worth a look? > > On Sat, 16 Jun 2018 at 14:11, Mod Mix wrote: > > > Am 16.06.2018 um 14:00 schrieb ew via time-nuts: > > > My partner in crime Juerg has problems

[time-nuts] KS-24361 Lady Heather problem

2018-06-16 Thread ew via time-nuts
My partner in crime Juerg has problems running LadyHeather  with the KS-24361. Does any one run it  and can help us, may want to doit off list. Thank you   Bert Kehren ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https:/

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