Hi Wes,
It depends on what you want to do. If you're just interested in
programming one oscillator for a specific frequency (or the second to
the same frequency too) then the need for more documentation is
essentially zero. Trial and error works.
One nice feature is being able to control the output phase difference
between the two outputs at a fixed frequency. No further info is
required to do that. I think this allows one to generate I/Q signals.
If one is interested in obtaining the two outputs at specific different
frequencies, then more information is needed.
It is necessary to know the synthesizer setup and equations necessary to
determine the divide integers et al. One case comes to mind. One user
wanted 10 MHz on one output and 50 MHz on the second. 50MHz was not a
choice on the drop down box for the second oscillator. He contacted
Bodnar and was provided with the "magic" input numbers that would do that.
Given the extra info, the utility of the unit would be greatly enhanced.
73 de Brian/K3KO
On 6/13/2016 13:16 PM, Wes Stewart wrote:
I've had one of these since January. I am pleased with the device, but
the documentation and software leave much to be desired. Actually, they
leave everything to be desired. ARRL had the same observation in their
recent review. After seeing that and mention that there was new
documentation in the works, I emailed a query and have yet to receive a
reply.
Wes N7WS
On 6/13/2016 4:59 AM, David Anderson via Elecraft wrote:
Yes a really useful piece of kit, has many uses around the shack or in
the field. For example to do the extended temperature VFO
calibration for the KX3. It is tiny and low power, and very quick to
lock on to GPS. No wait for oven to heat up.
There are two versions, one with even lower phase noise, though the
standard one is excellent.
73 from David GM4JJJ
On 12 Jun 2016, at 18:10, brian<als...@comcast.net> wrote:
Great for locking K3 master osc.
450Hz to 800 MHz, programmable. Low phase noise.
See
http://www.force12inc.com/products/gps-locked-precision-frequency-reference-low-jitter-gps-clock-450-hz-to-800-mhz-output.html
Two outputs available. Second output can be a different frequency.
USB powered or external power. Once setup, computer not needed.
$195 shipped.
de Brian/K3KO
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