On Sun, Jul 1, 2012 at 8:39 AM, Edgardo Molina <[email protected]> wrote:
> Dear Chris, > > One of my needs: A dependable Rb source. HP appeals to me as most of my > electronics lab equipment comes from that house. I have seen numerous other > Rb sources here and there but would like to afford an HP unit. I know I can > go to the party driving either a 60's VW beattle or driving a 60's Ford > Mustang. Both of them can get me there. Still personally, I rather drive > the V8 beast. The robustness, mechanics, physics package characteristics > and form factor, homogeneous with my HP quartz frequency standards and > frequency counters is what catches my eye when looking at that model. Let's > say 50% looks and desire and 50% for what it is. It will be used in my time > and frequency lab. Hobby use, a learning tool, an object of desire... > > OK that is a reasonable use, you just want one. But the Rb units on eBay are much more resent manufacture, better secs and well under $100. But no "HP" name plate and you must apply the DC power. They score near zero in "looks" as they are just the bare oscillator. Look at this eBay number: 300719752578 It is a very good unit from a seller many people know. The specs are very good. I bought one like this back when the price was $39 shipped. 300606871861 Mine is preforming very well. It provides a reference for a a few HP Universal Counters. But really if you are setting up a lab at home the first thing you should buy is the Thunderbolt and a good antenna. You will need one to calibrate your Rubidium oscillators. (yes "oscillators" with a pleural "s". how else to cross check them if you have only one?) Chris Albertson Redondo Beach, California _______________________________________________ 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.
