Hi If cost is no object, get one of each...
The 5065 is a very different beast than the LPRO performance (and cost) wise. I've never played with a XSRM. Bob -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Adrian Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 10:52 AM To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Which Rubidium to Get? Brent, aside of the small and inexpensive module boxes, how 'bout a HP 5065A or a Rohde & Schwarz XSRM? Both provide a lot more fun :) Adrian Brent Gordon schrieb: > I'm considering buying a rubidium standard, not that I really need > one, just because I'm a Time Nut. I have some questions on what to > look for and what to watch out for. I'll probably get one from either > fluke.l or flyingbest on ePay. > > I know that they wear out. Is there any model I should look for or > avoid? I see both Efratoms and Datums; some of the auctions claim > more lamp life left for the Datums. > > I know that the mating connector for the rubidiums with an RF inside > the d-sub connector are expensive. Is it really needed or is the > header connector good enough? > > Some of them come with an output board (290295929282). Does this get > me anything other than a Type-N output and a mating connector for the > RF d-sub? Why is this one cheaper than just a rubidium? > > A programmable frequency output, such as this one (eBay item > 290301888238), might be useful. Is it worthwhile or more trouble than > it's worth? > > Are there any gotchas I should be aware of? > > Thanks, > Brent > > > > _______________________________________________ > time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] > To unsubscribe, go to > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts > and follow the instructions there. > _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there. _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.
