Re: [time-nuts] UCCM arrived

2016-11-26 Thread David J Taylor
Hello to all, I connected the unit to a 11m of H-155 cable(assumed 4.79dB loss "worst case" at 1.5GHz), thrown the GPS antenna on the balcony horizontally and this is what I got: [] - Given the attenuation (less than 5 dB) do I really need to change the cable for something better? [] Giusepp

[time-nuts] Trimble 65256 OCXO

2016-11-26 Thread Dave Brown
This 10 MHz unit has a 5th pin that I can't find any documentation about. There have been posts in the past that have also indicated its use is unknown. Looking at the base, the four connections in the corners are known quantities. (ground, EFC, 10 MHz out and + supply) No. 5 is midway along on

Re: [time-nuts] UCCM arrived

2016-11-26 Thread Chris Albertson
Here is my take on this: Why worry about a few dB of attenuation in the cable when you have a 100% blockage problem for half the sky? With GPS receivers, cable attenuation (within reason) is not important. What matters is if you can see the satellites or not. It is more of a binary on/off kind o

Re: [time-nuts] Oscilloquartz Star-4 GPSDO (was: Thermal impact on OCXO)

2016-11-26 Thread Didier Juges
Re: Manual uploads to my site: I have limited internet access for another week. Uploads will be processed the week of December 5th. Didier KO4BB On November 19, 2016 7:05:52 PM GMT+01:00, Mark Sims wrote: >There was a copy uploaded to EEVBLOG. I uploaded it and another one >that Atilla fou

Re: [time-nuts] UCCM arrived

2016-11-26 Thread Bob Camp
Hi For a long term installation, an antenna location that will “see” more sat’s is a really good idea. Bob > On Nov 26, 2016, at 8:55 PM, Giuseppe Marullo wrote: > > Hello to all, > > I connected the unit to a 11m of H-155 cable(assumed 4.79dB loss "worst case" > at 1.5GHz), thrown the GPS

[time-nuts] UCCM arrived

2016-11-26 Thread Giuseppe Marullo
Hello to all, I connected the unit to a 11m of H-155 cable(assumed 4.79dB loss "worst case" at 1.5GHz), thrown the GPS antenna on the balcony horizontally and this is what I got: UCCM-P >SYSTem:STATus? --- 57964-80

Re: [time-nuts] Vintage Quartz Crystal Manufacturing

2016-11-26 Thread Bob Camp
Hi The CR-24/U is a *very* unusual crystal package. They had a tough time getting that one to work. Bob > On Nov 26, 2016, at 4:58 PM, Brooke Clarke wrote: > > Hi Adrisn: > > The BC-611 Walkie-Talkie is a crystal controlled 2-way radio where there are > a set of 4 components that need to be

Re: [time-nuts] Vintage Quartz Crystal Manufacturing

2016-11-26 Thread Brooke Clarke
Hi Adrisn: The BC-611 Walkie-Talkie is a crystal controlled 2-way radio where there are a set of 4 components that need to be changed whenever a different frequency is needed. This needs to be done in a workshop and not it the field. http://www.prc68.com/I/BC611.shtml Those 4 components are th

Re: [time-nuts] Vintage Quartz Crystal Manufacturing

2016-11-26 Thread Alan Melia
Hi agn Adrian .quote from Wireless for the Warrior "Wireless Set No. 7 was a mobile transmitter/receiver developed in 1935. Use: communication between tanks. Frequency range 1.875-5MHz. MO/crystal control. RF output 5W. R/T and MCW. Range 3-5 miles. Unusual shape to fit in the bulge of a t

Re: [time-nuts] Vintage Quartz Crystal Manufacturing

2016-11-26 Thread Bob Stewart
To me, these devices look like they may have a quartz crystal at the bottom, and spring and screw adjuster on the top. Bob - AE6RV From: Paul Berger To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2016 10:47 AM Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Vintage Qua

Re: [time-nuts] Vintage Quartz Crystal Manufacturing

2016-11-26 Thread Adrian Godwin
The markings are actually 3720 k/cs, 3760 k/cs and 3780 k/cs. And I think it's probably for the wireless No 7 shown in http://www.wftw.nl/wsets.html. But you could be right - they may not be crystals. As for ebay .. yes, buyer beware. Though in this case I know the seller personally and while he m

Re: [time-nuts] Vintage Quartz Crystal Manufacturing

2016-11-26 Thread Orin Eman
Actually, there is a 37 before the last digits, so they are 3720, 3760 and 3780 kHz. On Sat, Nov 26, 2016 at 7:15 AM, Bob Camp wrote: > Hi > > Welcome to eBay ….. > > I don’t believe those are crystals at all. If you take a look at the > markings on the parts > they are labeled “80 K cps”. In ot

Re: [time-nuts] Vintage Quartz Crystal Manufacturing

2016-11-26 Thread Mike Feher
Wow, those are really neat. I have several hundred different style holders in my collection, but, I have never seen any like those. Thanks for sharing. Now to find one :). Regards - Mike Mike B. Feher, N4FS 89 Arnold Blvd. Howell, NJ, 07731 848-245-9115 -Original Message- From: time-nu

Re: [time-nuts] Vintage Quartz Crystal Manufacturing

2016-11-26 Thread Paul Berger
Not sure where you got the 80 K cps the seller mentions 80M(eter) and the items are clearly marked 3720 KCS 3760 KCS and 3780 KCS which would be in the 80 meter band. Paul. On 2016-11-26 11:15 AM, Bob Camp wrote: Hi Welcome to eBay ….. I don’t believe those are crystals at all. If you take

Re: [time-nuts] New Timestamping / Time Interval Counter: the TICC

2016-11-26 Thread timeok
Hi Li, can you share more info about your project? Luciano www.timeok.it From "time-nuts" time-nuts-boun...@febo.com To "Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement" time-nuts@febo.com Cc Date Sat, 26 Nov 2016 13:16:34 +0800 Subject Re: [time-nuts] New Timesta

Re: [time-nuts] Vintage Quartz Crystal Manufacturing

2016-11-26 Thread Bob Camp
Hi Welcome to eBay ….. I don’t believe those are crystals at all. If you take a look at the markings on the parts they are labeled “80 K cps”. In other words they are 80 KHz not 80M devices. Looking at the gap, if there is a crystal in there it’s not obvious that it’s big enough for 80 KHz.

Re: [time-nuts] Vintage Quartz Crystal Manufacturing

2016-11-26 Thread Alan Melia
Hi Adrian (in the UK I think) I think you will find the designation WS.7 is a UK Military type number. Try and search vintage military radio. Lovely beasties, I have not seen that configuration and they are probably quite early in the use of quartz in sets on a manufacturing scale BestWishes Al

Re: [time-nuts] Vintage Quartz Crystal Manufacturing

2016-11-26 Thread Clint Jay
Might be worth popping over to the GQRP mailing list and asking, there are a few enthusiasts there but wireless set no. 7 makes it sound like they were from a military radio. On 26 Nov 2016 13:00, "Adrian Godwin" wrote: > I bought some old crystals on ebay : > > http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1

Re: [time-nuts] Vintage Quartz Crystal Manufacturing

2016-11-26 Thread Adrian Godwin
I bought some old crystals on ebay : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/15114483 Is anyone familiar with this style ? I don't think the quartz is visible in the glass section : I imagine that's just an insulator. I think the quartz is under a brass disc, with a sping to hold the disc down visible thro