Hi As long as it shows "rev E" or "rev D" it's likely a later version unit. The date code on the OCXO is the best indicator, but even that's not 100%. As long as it's one made after about 2002 you will have a good one.
Bob On Jun 3, 2012, at 5:58 PM, Chris Wilson wrote: > > >> Hi > >> For your immediate need, a Thunderbolt sounds like the ideal >> solution. It will give you a very accurate reference to sort out >> your test gear and likely "good enough" phase noise for most of the >> rest of what you want to do. Once you get into the microwave stuff, >> plan your PLL's properly and all will be well there. > >> Bob > > OK, I'll go for a Thunderbolt, is it allowed and acceptable etiquette to > show an Ebay ad to check it's the later type, which I think it is? > > You have all been a great help, thank you very much indeed, I doubt I > will become as obsessive with accuracy as some of you apparently are, > but it's good to know that such a friendly and sharing group of > experts exists in one locale! > > > 03/06/2012 22:50 > > > > -- > Best Regards, > Chris Wilson. > > > _______________________________________________ > 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.
