Re: [time-nuts] DC distribution

2019-10-04 Thread Paul Bicknell
Hi where the wire is too thin for the crimp I actually strip the wire to long and fold it half One reason to crimp is so there is not a hard line for a fracture IE a point for the cable to brake By soldering the joint you actually introduce a potential fracture point It's all my time

Re: [time-nuts] DC distribution

2019-10-04 Thread Paul Bicknell
Hi I am standardising on 4 pin XLR connectors for 12 Volts as used in the TV industry Perhaps you could use the 6 pin for 5 volts I do not recommend the 2 pin as this is for 240 V ac Or the 3 pin as you could take out a microphone I am going to be Using military connectors for 24 V DC and 400

Re: [time-nuts] 5 Mhz to 10 Mhz and 25 Mhz

2019-09-12 Thread Paul Bicknell
d what you are comparing to, it may be better by as much as 20 to 40 db. Bob > On Sep 10, 2019, at 11:19 AM, Paul Bicknell wrote: > > Hi Dave I posted the question as I am not up to speed with the latest > solutions > But I want the lowest phase noise that is easily possible

Re: [time-nuts] 5 Mhz to 10 Mhz and 25 Mhz

2019-09-10 Thread Paul Bicknell
Hi Dave I posted the question as I am not up to speed with the latest solutions But I want the lowest phase noise that is easily possible so you might be correct as it is to lock up a 10 Ghz receiver but later for a 120 Ghz receiver Regards Paul -Original Message- From: time-nuts

Re: [time-nuts] 5 Mhz to 10 Mhz and 25 Mhz

2019-09-09 Thread Paul Bicknell
Hi all thank you I have now printed out the dater sheets for The ICS570BNB3N502 ICS 512 These are all new to me so my next question are there any PCB's available for any of the above For best timing work should I go for Sq wave or sine wave output and out of the 3 is

[time-nuts] my next Rubidium

2019-09-09 Thread Paul Bicknell
Hi all I have been told the Racal 9475 Rubidium is an entry level Rubidium So what do you advise as my next Rubidium? How much will it cost ? And what will be the advantages ? Regards Paul South coast UK ___ time-nuts mailing list --

[time-nuts] 198 Khz reference in the UK

2019-09-08 Thread Paul Bicknell
Hi regarding the 198 Khz reference in the UK can any one in the UK tell me what the current accuracies are as I am using 2 Quartzlock and not achieving 4 parts in 10 /8 Regards Paul ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To

[time-nuts] 5 Mhz to 10 Mhz and 25 Mhz

2019-09-08 Thread Paul Bicknell
Dear all Can any one point me in the direction of a circuit that can convert 5 Mhz signal to give me 2 outputs one at 10 Mhz and another at 25 Mhz Regards Paul B ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to

Re: [time-nuts] ADRAT 4110 Frequency difference multiplier

2019-09-07 Thread Paul Bicknell
Hi Bert Thank you for you post Looking for a service manual in PDF format for the ADRAT 4110 if you ever come across one Am I correct that Tracor 527 & ADRAT 4110 are the only Frequency difference units available ? PS there is one of each available on Ebay Regards Paul -Original

[time-nuts] ADRAT 4110 Frequency difference multiplier

2019-09-06 Thread Paul Bicknell
Dear all Could any one let me have there experience with using the ADRAT 4110 Frequency difference multiplier It dues the same as the TRACOR 527 except it works On any of the following frequencies 1 , 2 , 2.5 , 5 , & 10 Mhz Making it a very useful item in the Lab / work shop Also

Re: [time-nuts] GPSDO 10MHZ Splitter

2019-06-21 Thread Paul Bicknell
Hi you can always use a resistive splitter So if you have an output impedance of 50 ohm You use 2 off 50 resistors to feed 2 off 50 ohm loads / signals to other equipment with a 50 ohm input So we have a load comprising of 2 off 100 ohm loads in parallel = 50 ohm This method is often

Re: [time-nuts] Rubidium Cells for Sale ?!

2019-05-06 Thread Paul Bicknell
Hi How would you put it into operation / use it Regards Paul -Original Message- From: time-nuts [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@lists.febo.com] On Behalf Of ed_pal...@sasktel.net Sent: 05 May 2019 22:33 To: time-nuts@lists.febo.com Subject: [time-nuts] Rubidium Cells for Sale ?! I've seen

[time-nuts] Trimble 2101 Plus

2019-04-09 Thread Paul Bicknell
Dear all I have just rescued a Trimble 2101 Plus aircraft GPS Can I rescue a descent frequency standard from it Regards Paul B ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to

Re: [time-nuts] Distribution amplifier for 10MHz and 1 pps

2019-03-16 Thread Paul Bicknell
Hi just a thought Video distribution amps for analogy video have been talked about Video is typically 7 mhz so they should work OK The input signal is looped to each amplifier input and terminated on the last amplifier input with a resistor for video it is 75 ohm but for a reference signal

Re: [time-nuts] 10 mhz accuracy for a satellite system

2019-02-05 Thread Paul Bicknell
>>> in the long term, and GPSDOs are extremely common in most laboratories. >>> >>> The Trimble Thunderbolt is very common and available on the surplus >>> market, as is the HP Z3801A. James Miller (G3RUH) used to sell an >>> excellent GPSD

[time-nuts] 10 mhz accuracy for a satellite system

2019-02-03 Thread Paul Bicknell
dard locked to a satellite be as good as a Rubidium ? What accuracy can I achieve for a satellite system below £800 as I am not familiar with the latest that are on offer? Regards Paul Bicknell South Coast UK ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-

Re: [time-nuts] Short term 10MHz source

2019-01-08 Thread Paul Bicknell
Hi All sorry for a new be question but what is a TICC regards Paul B UK -Original Message- From: time-nuts [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@lists.febo.com] On Behalf Of Chris Burford Sent: 02 January 2019 03:56 To: Time Nuts List Subject: [time-nuts] Short term 10MHz source I have a situation

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

2018-12-04 Thread Paul Bicknell
Hi Nigel I moved from Warwickshire to west Sussex south of the downs 20 years ago and all was OK But since it moved I have not bean able to use the 60 Khz reference I am thinking of setting up a reference to use the one in France I think it is 192 Khz And then I can do a frequency difference

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

2018-12-03 Thread Paul Bicknell
razy fades and phase shifts as a result. Bob > On Dec 3, 2018, at 9:20 PM, Paul Bicknell wrote: > > Hi All > > There is a 60 Khz frequency standard operating in the UK > > So do the two signals interfere with each other? > Paul > > -Original Mes

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

2018-12-03 Thread Paul Bicknell
Hi All There is a 60 Khz frequency standard operating in the UK So do the two signals interfere with each other? Paul -Original Message- From: time-nuts [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@lists.febo.com] On Behalf Of Tom Van Baak Sent: 04 December 2018 02:12 To: Discussion of precise time

Re: [time-nuts] Detecting gravity with optical atomic clocks

2018-12-01 Thread Paul Bicknell
Hi John Any chance of a picture of your Synchronome pendulum clock and associated timing / logging equipment Paul B -Original Message- From: time-nuts [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@lists.febo.com] On Behalf Of Tom Van Baak Sent: 01 December 2018 13:18 To: Discussion of precise time and