Chris, The HP 5065A is one of the best Rb ever made.
/tvb (iPhone4) On Jul 1, 2012, at 21:12, Chris Albertson <[email protected]> wrote: > 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. _______________________________________________ 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.
