After re-working the lab I have my Z3801A in, I realized there's no windows
computers left anywhere near there. Is there any monitoring software that will
run on my 16.04 Ubuntu Linux machines? I have the Z3801A with an external
antenna, that drives a 10Mhz distribution amp for optional external references
around the lab. I don't have anything looking at it, however, so I am not sure
if that is actually correcting the GPSDO or I am seeing the raw oscillator,
which si pretty good by itself. The other shop counters have externally
NIST-cal'd hp 10811A's in them, so they are pretty accurate anyway, but I am
curious to know the real story.
I also have a re-cycled rubidium module and ovenized oscillator cal'd to NIST in
tandem as another check source I put together this year. I'm just looking for
external validation of those last few figures. I guess that is an occupational
problem of having too many sources and counters, one is never really totally
certain. kind of a local quantum cloud of measurement uncertainty.
I was able to get those surplus DeLorme GPS pucks running under Ubuntu, I ran
VMware to host an XP install, then tracked down the XP-only serial emulator
needed to read the USB puck interface, and ta-da, it works. Hideously
complicated way to see if they were good, but I was curious to know. No VMware
in that lab, however, so looking for a native app to read the Z3801A
any useful Z3801A software suggestions appreciated,
all the best,
walter
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