Paul, Yes it is operating.
With the exception of some down times to replace each of the ion pumps when they failed (at separate times) it has been running nonstop for 3 years. I also had to replace the disassociator oscillator with an oscillator/amplifier of my own design. Also replaced the original 1.4Ghz RF amp (2.8db NF) with a modern amp having a .4db noise figure. Had to refill the little hydrogen bottle once so far. (via a homebrew manifold and a tank of ultra pure H2) The local gas co. does provide the H2 but the adaptor for refilling is homebrew as the vintage European hydrogen bottle fittings are no longer available. I'll see if I can post a PIX or two of the Vacsorb pumping station and the ion pumps. Corby Dawson cdel...@juno.com ____________________________________________________________ Obama Urges Homeowners to Refinance If you owe under $729k you probably qualify for Obama's Refi Program http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3141/4c7ebc25c1b6fdd40em04duc _______________________________________________ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions there.