[time-nuts] Z3801A Power Modules -- was time-nuts Digest, Vol 77, Issue 4

2010-12-03 Thread GandalfG8
In a message dated 03/12/2010 01:11:02 GMT Standard Time, jreed...@cox.net writes: An curious thing is that there are 2 DC to DC converters the main power converter is 24 volts in and +12, -12, and 5 volts out and the input and output voltage is plainly marked on the side of the converter.

[time-nuts] Time Code generator

2010-12-03 Thread Collins, Graham
On another list to which I subscribe, the question was asked about the suitability of recording WWV 2.5mhz audio as one track when recording off the air signals of interest as a time reference. The person who asked the question didn't really state his intentions but they seem very similar to my

Re: [time-nuts] Linux timekeeping / jiffy source

2010-12-03 Thread Mike S
On Dec 2, 2010, at 10:17 PM, mi...@flatsurface.com (Mike S) wrote: is it possible to restart the Linux kernel without a full reboot (avoiding BIOS initialization) At 02:17 AM 12/3/2010, Christian Vogel wrote... It's called kexec. Thanks. I'll try it in a bit. At 02:22 AM 12/3/2010, Hal

Re: [time-nuts] Time Code generator

2010-12-03 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello The Net: Another possible application is for a pocket digital recorder to generate a serial time code, record it, and also allow 2 channels channels (stereo) of simultaneous audio recording. One pocket digital recorder I am looking at is the Olympus model WS-500 (~ 70$ at New Egg) It

Re: [time-nuts] Time Code generator

2010-12-03 Thread jimlux
Collins, Graham wrote: On another list to which I subscribe, the question was asked about the suitability of recording WWV 2.5mhz audio as one track when recording off the air signals of interest as a time reference. The person who asked the question didn't really state his intentions but they

Re: [time-nuts] Time Code generator

2010-12-03 Thread paul swed
I have used nematime over the years it does indeed work well. I have not checked mine was win98 and I used it on an old laptop. But it worked very well. Think I was using it for IRIG B which is an excellant timecode for recording on an audio track. On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 11:13 AM, jimlux

Re: [time-nuts] Time Code generator

2010-12-03 Thread Collins, Graham
Jim and Paul, Thanks for your comments. I have had a quick look at NmeaTime because of your suggestion and it looks promising. It will require a further look later this evening when I can spend the time to do so. So far it looks like it will do just what I want and perhaps even what Stan, W1LE

Re: [time-nuts] Linux timekeeping / jiffy source

2010-12-03 Thread bownes
Thanks for the correction/education! On Dec 3, 2010, at 2:17 AM, Christian Vogel vogel...@vogel.cx wrote: Hi bownes, Unfortunately, there is no way to restart the kernel without going through a BIOS re initialization. actually, there is. It's called kexec. See, for example

Re: [time-nuts] Time Code generator

2010-12-03 Thread Mike S
At 07:28 AM 12/3/2010, Collins, Graham wrote... Is there an opensource/freeware PC app that will generate an appropriate time code signal that can be recorded on one track of an audio recorder (either PC based i.e. Audacity or standalone) that will also decode via soundcard or other input?

Re: [time-nuts] Time Code generator

2010-12-03 Thread Collins, Graham
Thanks Mike, I will have a look. Cheers, Graham -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Mike S Sent: December 3, 2010 12:57 To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Time Code

Re: [time-nuts] Time Code generator

2010-12-03 Thread Bill Hawkins
WWV is not necessarily audible at all times. 2.5 MHz seems a poor choice because it has 1/4 of the power at the higher frequencies, except 20 MHz. I went through a phase of acquiring Datum time code generators back in 2003. Thought I'd turn them into rack-mounted shack clocks, but never got

Re: [time-nuts] Time Code generator

2010-12-03 Thread Collins, Graham
The suitability of use of the WWV or CHU audio depends on where you live. I live within ground wave propagation of CHU's transmissions on 3,330khz. A simple receiver would be all I needed to have the audio available to record. I only got off on the tangent of a more proper time code as being an

Re: [time-nuts] Time Code generator

2010-12-03 Thread jimlux
apropos of the conversation I seem to recall someone having built a PIC or Arduino based widget that was a IRIG generator/receiver.. you'd hook up an external 10 MHz source (something that any time-nut would certainly have.. the problem would be selecting which one to use). I think it used

Re: [time-nuts] Time Code generator

2010-12-03 Thread Collins, Graham
A PIC or Arduino widget would be perfect (I mess around with both). A quick Google search for Arduino and IRIG-B didn't seem to return much of interest but I will have another look and this time also a search on PIC as well. Cheers, Graham -Original Message- From:

Re: [time-nuts] Time Code generator

2010-12-03 Thread Hal Murray
And, since the requirement is to be able to do all this while portable or mobile swings it all more in favour of a PC generated time code (less bits and pieces to be carried around and set up) There is a utility in the ntp package that emits IRIG based on the local clock. Look at

[time-nuts] ID this Trimble

2010-12-03 Thread Pete Lancashire
I'm doing a bit of shop cleanup and found this guy http://petelancashire.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=21137 Any info ? Even worth playing with ? Scrap pile ? TIA ... Also since this is not look like a time/freq out GPS, is there a GPS list I should ask on ?

Re: [time-nuts] Time Code generator

2010-12-03 Thread Jeroen Bastemeijer - EWI
Dear time-nuts, A PIC based IRIG timecode generator sounds very interesting! Would like to build a new stand-alone IRIG-timecode generator since my Brandywine died Did some Google-searches without succes unfortunately! :-( Best regards, Jeroen -Original Message- From:

Re: [time-nuts] Time Code generator

2010-12-03 Thread jimlux
Jeroen Bastemeijer - EWI wrote: Dear time-nuts, A PIC based IRIG timecode generator sounds very interesting! Would like to build a new stand-alone IRIG-timecode generator since my Brandywine died Did some Google-searches without succes unfortunately! :-( The generator is easy..

Re: [time-nuts] ID this Trimble

2010-12-03 Thread Brooke Clarke
Hi Pete: I can't read the numbers from your photo, but you may find the p/n on my Trimble GPS page: http://www.prc68.com/I/Trimpack.shtml Have Fun, Brooke Clarke http://www.PRC68.com Pete Lancashire wrote: I'm doing a bit of shop cleanup and found this guy

Re: [time-nuts] ID this Trimble

2010-12-03 Thread gonzo .
Hi Pete, it looks like a SVeeSix or SVeeEight. Have a look on Didiers site. http://www.ko4bb.com/ cheers, ian Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 11:48:47 -0800 From: Pete Lancashire p...@petelancashire.com Subject: [time-nuts] ID this Trimble To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement

Re: [time-nuts] ID this Trimble

2010-12-03 Thread Pete Lancashire
maybe the SV6 ? http://www.prc68.com/I/Trimpack.shtml#SV6 here's the pcb shot http://petelancashire.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=21146g2_imageViewsIndex=1 On Fri, Dec 3, 2010 at 1:29 PM, Brooke Clarke bro...@pacific.net wrote: Hi Pete: I can't read the numbers from your photo, but you

Re: [time-nuts] ID this Trimble

2010-12-03 Thread WB6BNQ
Brooke, On the photo page along the top at the right is a selection that allows you to see the full size of 3984x2656. The full size is quite sharp and clear. BillWB6BNQ Brooke Clarke wrote: Hi Pete: I can't read the numbers from your photo, but you may find the p/n on my Trimble

Re: [time-nuts] ID this Trimble

2010-12-03 Thread Brooke Clarke
Hi Bill: Thanks, it's an SV6: http://www.prc68.com/I/Trimpack.shtml#SV6 Have Fun, Brooke Clarke http://www.PRC68.com WB6BNQ wrote: Brooke, On the photo page along the top at the right is a selection that allows you to see the full size of 3984x2656. The full size is quite sharp and

[time-nuts] Another GPS .. this is a true boatanchor

2010-12-03 Thread Pete Lancashire
If too far off topic let me know, or is there a GPS-nuts list ? Raystar 920. I think i have 2 two, did find two antennas one new. http://petelancashire.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=21152 This one may be fun to see if can make it run .. anyone with a manual ? -pete

Re: [time-nuts] Another GPS .. this is a true boatanchor

2010-12-03 Thread Bill Hawkins
Looks like an early marine GPS navigation device, probably before WAAS. May have an NMEA output for other devices, like fish finders. Amazon has a VHS video of the operator's manual for $30 but only two left. Bill Hawkins -Original Message- From: Pete Lancashire Sent: Friday, December

[time-nuts] Truetime dc 468 goes sat rcvr simulator basics working

2010-12-03 Thread paul swed
Well I think this puts me in the dangerous zone of time nuttery. I had posted to the group about a month ago about a Austron 2201 gps rcvr and any documents anyone might have. Russell responded and sent me some great documents on the Austron. In a phone conversation with Russell we started

Re: [time-nuts] Time Code generator

2010-12-03 Thread Chris Albertson
You computer can generate time code audio signals and if you are keeping the computer's clock sync'd with NTP then those generated time codes will be reasonably accurate.The time code generator is distributed with the NTP software along with other misc. tools. It's a free download if you

Re: [time-nuts] Another GPS .. this is a true boatanchor

2010-12-03 Thread gonzo .
Hi Pete, you missed my post above. The manual for the SVeeSix can be found here http://www.ko4bb.com/cgi-bin/manuals.pl?dir=05%29_GPS_Timing/Trimble cheers ian - From: Pete Lancashire Sent: Friday, December 03, 2010 4:31 PM To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement

Re: [time-nuts] ID this Trimble

2010-12-03 Thread bg
Hi Bill: Thanks, it's an SV6: http://www.prc68.com/I/Trimpack.shtml#SV6 Have Fun, Brooke Clarke http://www.PRC68.com Pete Lancashire wrote: I'm doing a bit of shop cleanup and found this guy http://petelancashire.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=21137 Any info ? Even worth playing