Re: [time-nuts] More Thunderbolts available.

2009-07-15 Thread Dave Baxter
I never even saw the message announcing they were avaialable! I've checked back in my archive, it never got sent to the digest as far as I can see. Yahoo are messing with things, so ??? I also subscribe to the TAPR announcement list, but other than call for papers etc, I never see anything on

Re: [time-nuts] More Thunderbolts available.

2009-07-15 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 15/07/2009 09:02:26 GMT Daylight Time, d...@uk-ar.co.uk writes: I never even saw the message announcing they were avaialable!I've checked back in my archive, it never got sent to the digest as far as I can see. Yahoo are messing with things, so ??? Hi Dave If

Re: [time-nuts] More Thunderbolts available.

2009-07-15 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 15/07/2009 09:02:26 GMT Daylight Time, d...@uk-ar.co.uk writes: Yahoo are messing with things, so ??? PS This isn't a Yahoo group:-) ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to

Re: [time-nuts] time-nuts Digest, Vol 60, Issue 63

2009-07-15 Thread Dave Baxter
Message: 5 Date: Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:13:22 EDT From: gandal...@aol.com Subject: Re: [time-nuts] More Thunderbolts available. To: time-nuts@febo.com Message-ID: d2b.52083e74.378ee...@aol.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII In a message dated 15/07/2009 09:02:26 GMT Daylight

[time-nuts] Z38XX

2009-07-15 Thread Ulrich Bangert
Guys, I have just uploaded a new version of Z38XX with the following improvements: 1) Displays time AND date in the Nixie clock window 2) Knows how to read date time from Jackson Labs receivers, so the the clock window will function with them too. 3) Has a new Manual Command Entry which,

Re: [time-nuts] Z38XX

2009-07-15 Thread David C. Partridge
Any plan to make it work with the thunderbolts as well? Dave -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Ulrich Bangert Sent: 15 July 2009 15:57 To: Time nuts Subject: [time-nuts] Z38XX Guys, I have just uploaded a new version

[time-nuts] Need sevice manual or schematics for Fluke 103A

2009-07-15 Thread Dave M
I have a Fluke (Montronics) model 103A Frequency Comparator that is acting up. I have the Operating Instructions manual, but it has no schematics. I'm looking for a copy of the complete service manual or the schematics. I've looked at all the usual online sources for the manual, (I bought the

Re: [time-nuts] Z38XX

2009-07-15 Thread Ulrich Bangert
Dave, Any plan to make it work with the thunderbolts as well? I own a thunderbolt, so let us see. Best regards Ulrich Bangert -Ursprungliche Nachricht- Von: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] Im Auftrag von David C. Partridge Gesendet: Mittwoch,

Re: [time-nuts] [Fwd: Accurate Thunderbolt position]

2009-07-15 Thread J. Forster
Mark Sims hol...@hotmail.com wrote: My Ashtech Z12 system has located my g-spot to within 4mm lat/lon and 27mm altitude. I forwarded the full post to a good friend who knows a LOT about GPS and herewith is his reply: The Z-12 is an excellent receiver and should determine lat. lon. within 4

[time-nuts] Acutime GPS Connector Update

2009-07-15 Thread Skip Withrow
Just so the information is archived somewhere, here is an update on the Deutch connectors for Trimble Acutime and Palisade GPS receivers. The Deutch MMP series of connector is no longer available and has been replaced by the IMC series. The mating connector body to the GPS receivers is

Re: [time-nuts] Z38XX

2009-07-15 Thread SAIDJACK
Hello Ulrich, I tested this, and it works like a charm on the FireFly units. Thanks much again! Said In a message dated 7/15/2009 07:58:03 Pacific Daylight Time, df...@ulrich-bangert.de writes: Guys, I have just uploaded a new version of Z38XX with the following improvements: 1)

Re: [time-nuts] New version of Z38XX

2009-07-15 Thread Ron Hensley
Thank you. Ron H. On 7/14/09, kitsca...@iprimus.com.au kitsca...@iprimus.com.au wrote: Ron, You will find all of Ulrich's programmes here: http://ulrich-bangert.de/html/downloads.html Cheers, Kit -- Original Message -- Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:46:21 -0700 From: Ron Hensley

Re: [time-nuts] Trimble Thunderbolt setup optimizationand addinga10811 OCXO

2009-07-15 Thread Arnold Tibus
John, I put in as K0 what I measured several times with the 10811 as 'gain' with -0.74 Hz/V. Is that not the right way? Yes, that's fine. Because the varactor is nonlinear and a small part of the overall tank circuit C, the tuning gain depends on the adjustment-screw setting to some extent.

[time-nuts] US ebay sellers who won't ship outside the US

2009-07-15 Thread John May
I'm in the UK and am often frustrated when a nice piece of kit is offered for sale on the 'bay by dealers in the US who won't ship overseas. I've been looking for an HP 5370B and have lost out on a few nice looking units because of this. There's one sitting there just now just to tease me!

[time-nuts] [Fwd: Accurate Thunderbolt position]

2009-07-15 Thread Mark Sims
The NGS OPUS GPS processing system has two versions. OPUS-S is a static version that processes long data sets (over 2 hours) using only three CORS base stations. It calculates the three base lines and says you are in the middle of where they land. They report the position error as the

[time-nuts] OT - Feynman lecture series on Physics hosted by Microsoft

2009-07-15 Thread Graham / KE9H
I assume we have an above average interest in physics on this list. Microsoft is hosting the classic Feynman Messenger series of lectures, for free as part of the Tuva project. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/07/15/microsoft_feynman_lectures/

Re: [time-nuts] US ebay sellers who won't ship outside the US

2009-07-15 Thread Jim Palfreyman
John, I had the same problem from Australia. And when they did ship the postage would be more than the unit! I had to wait and wait and wait. Finally (after years) a good seller who packed well, priced well put one up and I won. Even if no one takes up your offer - if you do wait one will turn

Re: [time-nuts] US ebay sellers who won't ship outside the US

2009-07-15 Thread Samuel D. [x86/CPC]
www.shipito.com They shipped many, many parcels from the US to France for me. From lightweight BNC adapter to old HP boat anchor (75+ lbs). Prices are really low. I also use it when the seller only use expensive UPS service to ship overseas. But don't mess with identity verification procedure.

Re: [time-nuts] [Fwd: Accurate Thunderbolt position]

2009-07-15 Thread Lux, James P
-Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of J. Forster Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 10:54 AM To: time-nuts@febo.com Subject: Re: [time-nuts] [Fwd: Accurate Thunderbolt position] Mark Sims hol...@hotmail.com wrote: My Ashtech

Re: [time-nuts] US ebay sellers who won't ship outside the US

2009-07-15 Thread Dan Rae
The problem here, more likely than not, is the restrictive provisions made by the US authorities over the end use of military surplus. It is not worth upsetting the men in black, believe me. A lot of surplus gear cannot legally be sold to a non US citizen, even with a US address. dr

Re: [time-nuts] US ebay sellers who won't ship outside the US

2009-07-15 Thread Robert Darlington
A quick trip to usps.com for a 40 pound package, 24 x 24 x 10 from the States to Great Britain / Northern Ireland comes out to $144.50 - $199.25 USD depending on the service. I certainly don't mind being the middle man. Send me an email offline if you want to do this. -Bob On Wed, Jul 15, 2009

Re: [time-nuts] US ebay sellers who won't ship outside the US

2009-07-15 Thread John May
Blimey Jim, you're a patient man! To be fair most individual sellers are happy enough to ship abroad if you ask them, it's the bigger dealers who seem to have rules carved in granite tablets... Jim Palfreyman wrote: John, I had the same problem from Australia. And when they did ship the

Re: [time-nuts] US ebay sellers who won't ship outside the US

2009-07-15 Thread J. Forster
Take a look here: http://www.shipito.com/ I have never dealt w/ them, so I know nothing about their quality. They were mentioned on another list. FWIW, -John I'm in the UK and am often frustrated when a nice piece of kit is offered for sale on the 'bay by dealers in the US who

Re: [time-nuts] US ebay sellers who won't ship outside the US

2009-07-15 Thread John May
Samuel, Thanks for the pointer to this service. I've just created an account, since it seems to offer *exactly* what I need. Samuel D. [x86/CPC] wrote: www.shipito.com They shipped many, many parcels from the US to France for me. From lightweight BNC adapter to old HP boat anchor (75+

Re: [time-nuts] Need sevice manual or schematics for Fluke 103A

2009-07-15 Thread phil
- Original Message - From: Dave M masond...@comcast.net To: Yahoo Manual Exchange manual_excha...@yahoogroups.com; TimeNuts time-nuts@febo.com Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 1:13 PM Subject: [time-nuts] Need sevice manual or schematics for Fluke 103A I have a Fluke (Montronics)

Re: [time-nuts] US ebay sellers who won't ship outside the US

2009-07-15 Thread EWKehren
You have it all wrong. Having friends in the business, I can tell you what is going on. The reason the larger dealers have the restriction is, that some or most of their products come from companies that do business with the government. They are forced by contract to restrict sales to US

Re: [time-nuts] Z38XX -- Z3816A

2009-07-15 Thread Rex
Ulrich, First, many thanks for all the delevopment you have done and share freely. You and John Miles are both to be commended for so much of this kind of work. I have a Z3816A and tried your program. Seems it would need to be updated to support this GPS receiver. I think it is pretty

[time-nuts] New Thunderbolts available without a power suppy?

2009-07-15 Thread Robert Harmon
Just wondering if the new TBolts from TAPR might be available WITHOUT a power supply? Bob ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow the instructions

Re: [time-nuts] Z38XX -- Z3816A

2009-07-15 Thread Rex
Sorry I got the middle link wrong. Corrected below. Rex wrote: Ulrich, First, many thanks for all the delevopment you have done and share freely. You and John Miles are both to be commended for so much of this kind of work. I have a Z3816A and tried your program. Seems it would need to

Re: [time-nuts] OT - Feynman lecture series on Physics hosted by Microsoft

2009-07-15 Thread Mike Monett
I assume we have an above average interest in physics on this list. Microsoft is hosting the classic Feynman Messenger series of lectures, for free as part of the Tuva project. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/07/15/microsoft_feynman_lectures/

Re: [time-nuts] New Thunderbolts available without a power suppy?

2009-07-15 Thread Pete Lancashire
I was going to ask the same question when I ordered mine but figured I could use the PS for something else. My goal is to have something like 120V - 12/24V DC - Battery - Converter - TBolt Now to dig through the old 2RU instrument carcasses to find one that will look 'cool' -pete Just

Re: [time-nuts] Need sevice manual or schematics for Fluke 103A

2009-07-15 Thread Dave M
Thanks for that, Phil. I have located a listing for a Fluke 203A manual, but don't know yet if it's for the Fluke/Montronics Frequency Comparator or something else from Fluke before they acquired Montronics. Waiting for a reply from the vendor. If it's the right manual, I'll buy it rather

Re: [time-nuts] Need sevice manual or schematics for Fluke 103A

2009-07-15 Thread phil
The Fluke 203A is the 1 MHz Distribution Amplifier What's the 103A manual worth ? - Original Message - From: Dave M masond...@comcast.net To: time-nuts@febo.com Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2009 10:39 PM Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Need sevice manual or schematics for Fluke 103A Thanks for

[time-nuts] Advice ? Fluke 207 / 103A + complete manuals

2009-07-15 Thread phil
Advice ? Dave M's question about that manual reminded me of a bunch of this old stuff I have just occupying space. I have an old Fluke 207 VLF Receiver/Comparator (I think 207-5) complete with manual/schematics as well as the Fluke 103A with manual/schematics. They haven't been hooked up or

[time-nuts] Apollo, space and time

2009-07-15 Thread Tom Van Baak
This might be of interest to a number of time-nuts. Its a live video/audio feed, exactly 40 years delayed... http://wechoosethemoon.org/ website will be recreating the history Apollo 11 lunar mission. You can view photographs and videos from the archives, follow the entire event minute by

Re: [time-nuts] US ebay sellers who won't ship outside the US

2009-07-15 Thread Robert Darlington
Having personally worked on the government side of these export regulations, I can assure you they were developed with good intentions. The problem is that Uncle Sam doesn't realize that vintage 1980s technology of the USA is not much of a threat to national security when placed in the hands of

Re: [time-nuts] Apollo, space and time

2009-07-15 Thread John Miles
Two other recent links of interest, as long as we're posting 'em: http://forms.butterfields.com/pdf/17402_Space_lowres.pdf (7 MB): Catalog of personal artifacts from the Mercury to Shuttle eras being sold at auction tomorrow, at least partly for charity. Not particularly timing-related but still