Re: [time-nuts] FA-2 Precision Frequency Counter BG7TBL 20190622
HI Assuming 0.01 Hz at 6 GHz is the resolution, that comes out to 1.6 ppt. That’s roughly 10X better than the noise level that Mark reported on the FA1. Given that resolution is not the same as noise and 10 seconds may well be 10X better than 1 second, it’s not at all clear how the two data points relate to each other. Bob > On Sep 4, 2019, at 6:51 PM, djl wrote: > > Looked around at specs. I don't know that I can believe .01 HZ at 6 GHz??? Is > that approx 10^-11?? even with gpsdo reference and 10 sec gate. > But even so, there are possibilities for this device. I, too, will have to > downsize my boatanchors someday soon. > Don > > On 2019-09-04 14:25, paul swed wrote: >> Perry as you have down sized it is a good opportunity to leverage more >> modern options. >> I can't speak to the quality/accuracy/value of the $100 units. But >> Time-nuts can. >> The fact is these things are pretty amazing and consume little power and >> generally have modern USB interfaces and software. Granted they may not be >> accurate to 100th db... But then rarely have I ever needed that. >> I could see that when the time comes to dump my 100s LBs of HP test >> equipment I will end up with little boxes. A far lighter bench with more >> working space and lower power bill. >> I have been following the discussions on the FA2. Very unclear on the >> conclusion actually. >> Regards >> Paul >> WB8TSL >> On Wed, Sep 4, 2019 at 4:05 PM Perry Sandeen via time-nuts < >> time-nuts@lists.febo.com> wrote: >>> Yo Bubba Dudes!, >>> While looking on ebay at the BG7TBL FA1 analyzer I looked on the bottom of >>> the page where other items are advertised an saw ads for the FA-2 Precision >>> Frequency counter which is sold by multiple vendors in the $115 range. >>> As I have to down-size It appears to be just what I could use albeit it >>> requires a wall-wart PS.:( >>> It seems to have a very good price/performance ratio. >>> Does anyone have one or experience with one and could share their >>> experience? >>> Regards, >>> Perrier >>> ___ >>> time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com >>> To unsubscribe, go to >>> http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts_lists.febo.com >>> and follow the instructions there. >> ___ >> time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com >> To unsubscribe, go to >> http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts_lists.febo.com >> and follow the instructions there. > > -- > Dr. Don Latham AJ7LL > PO Box 404, Frenchtown, MT, 59834 > VOX: 406-626-4304 > > > ___ > time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com > To unsubscribe, go to > http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts_lists.febo.com > and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts_lists.febo.com and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] FA-2 Precision Frequency Counter BG7TBL 20190622
Looked around at specs. I don't know that I can believe .01 HZ at 6 GHz??? Is that approx 10^-11?? even with gpsdo reference and 10 sec gate. But even so, there are possibilities for this device. I, too, will have to downsize my boatanchors someday soon. Don On 2019-09-04 14:25, paul swed wrote: Perry as you have down sized it is a good opportunity to leverage more modern options. I can't speak to the quality/accuracy/value of the $100 units. But Time-nuts can. The fact is these things are pretty amazing and consume little power and generally have modern USB interfaces and software. Granted they may not be accurate to 100th db... But then rarely have I ever needed that. I could see that when the time comes to dump my 100s LBs of HP test equipment I will end up with little boxes. A far lighter bench with more working space and lower power bill. I have been following the discussions on the FA2. Very unclear on the conclusion actually. Regards Paul WB8TSL On Wed, Sep 4, 2019 at 4:05 PM Perry Sandeen via time-nuts < time-nuts@lists.febo.com> wrote: Yo Bubba Dudes!, While looking on ebay at the BG7TBL FA1 analyzer I looked on the bottom of the page where other items are advertised an saw ads for the FA-2 Precision Frequency counter which is sold by multiple vendors in the $115 range. As I have to down-size It appears to be just what I could use albeit it requires a wall-wart PS.:( It seems to have a very good price/performance ratio. Does anyone have one or experience with one and could share their experience? Regards, Perrier ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts_lists.febo.com and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts_lists.febo.com and follow the instructions there. -- Dr. Don Latham AJ7LL PO Box 404, Frenchtown, MT, 59834 VOX: 406-626-4304 ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts_lists.febo.com and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] FA-2 Precision Frequency Counter BG7TBL 20190622
I bought the FA-2 and will be comparing it to the TICC and other counters I have. I’ll probably wire up a better supply for it. Regards, Jerry > On Sep 4, 2019, at 9:53 AM, Perry Sandeen via time-nuts > wrote: > > Yo Bubba Dudes!, > While looking on ebay at the BG7TBL FA1 analyzer I looked on the bottom of > the page where other items are advertised an saw ads for the FA-2 Precision > Frequency counter which is sold by multiple vendors in the $115 range. > As I have to down-size It appears to be just what I could use albeit it > requires a wall-wart PS.:( > > It seems to have a very good price/performance ratio. > Does anyone have one or experience with one and could share their experience? > Regards, > Perrier > > > ___ > time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com > To unsubscribe, go to > http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts_lists.febo.com > and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts_lists.febo.com and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] FA-2 Precision Frequency Counter BG7TBL 20190622
I saw that too a few days ago and was intrigued. It sort of looks like an FA1 with some smarts and a display. I'm also interested in others' experience. Wes On 9/4/2019 9:53 AM, Perry Sandeen via time-nuts wrote: Yo Bubba Dudes!, While looking on ebay at the BG7TBL FA1 analyzer I looked on the bottom of the page where other items are advertised an saw ads for the FA-2 Precision Frequency counter which is sold by multiple vendors in the $115 range. As I have to down-size It appears to be just what I could use albeit it requires a wall-wart PS.:( It seems to have a very good price/performance ratio. Does anyone have one or experience with one and could share their experience? Regards, Perrier ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts_lists.febo.com and follow the instructions there. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts_lists.febo.com and follow the instructions there.
Re: [time-nuts] FA-2 Precision Frequency Counter BG7TBL 20190622
Perry as you have down sized it is a good opportunity to leverage more modern options. I can't speak to the quality/accuracy/value of the $100 units. But Time-nuts can. The fact is these things are pretty amazing and consume little power and generally have modern USB interfaces and software. Granted they may not be accurate to 100th db... But then rarely have I ever needed that. I could see that when the time comes to dump my 100s LBs of HP test equipment I will end up with little boxes. A far lighter bench with more working space and lower power bill. I have been following the discussions on the FA2. Very unclear on the conclusion actually. Regards Paul WB8TSL On Wed, Sep 4, 2019 at 4:05 PM Perry Sandeen via time-nuts < time-nuts@lists.febo.com> wrote: > Yo Bubba Dudes!, > While looking on ebay at the BG7TBL FA1 analyzer I looked on the bottom of > the page where other items are advertised an saw ads for the FA-2 Precision > Frequency counter which is sold by multiple vendors in the $115 range. > As I have to down-size It appears to be just what I could use albeit it > requires a wall-wart PS.:( > > It seems to have a very good price/performance ratio. > Does anyone have one or experience with one and could share their > experience? > Regards, > Perrier > > > ___ > time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com > To unsubscribe, go to > http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts_lists.febo.com > and follow the instructions there. > ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts_lists.febo.com and follow the instructions there.
[time-nuts] FA-2 Precision Frequency Counter BG7TBL 20190622
Yo Bubba Dudes!, While looking on ebay at the BG7TBL FA1 analyzer I looked on the bottom of the page where other items are advertised an saw ads for the FA-2 Precision Frequency counter which is sold by multiple vendors in the $115 range. As I have to down-size It appears to be just what I could use albeit it requires a wall-wart PS.:( It seems to have a very good price/performance ratio. Does anyone have one or experience with one and could share their experience? Regards, Perrier ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@lists.febo.com To unsubscribe, go to http://lists.febo.com/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts_lists.febo.com and follow the instructions there.
