Re: [time-nuts] Trimble GPSDO power suply unit

2008-09-11 Thread David Medin
I'm glad to hear that Tom will replace the unit for you. I've worked with Asian multivoltage switching supplies for years, and what the manufacturer usually won't tell you is that their primary output (usually the +5) of a multivoltage PS needs at least a 10 - 20 percent (or so) minimum load in

Re: [time-nuts] Thunderbolt Monitor (Didier Juges)

2008-09-13 Thread David Medin
When I get my Tbolt, I was planning to program a PIC18F6722-based board I have already designed and produced, into the role of passthru/monitor to indicate lock. What other features would everyone want to see on a Tbolt monitor board relative to features/displays? What kit price range

[time-nuts] What outdoor antenna for Tbolt?

2008-09-13 Thread David Medin
What outdoor bullet antenna are people using for their Tbolts (manufacturer and model number), where did you find it, and how much did you pay for it? I'm looking at several eBay antennas and the like crossing my fingers that the bias voltage and current will work, but I'd rather get

[time-nuts] Thanks for antenna advice

2008-09-14 Thread David Medin
I've gotten an overwhelming amount of antenna pointers from my Tbolt question--thanks to all! I've got one prospect from someone in the group, as well as a couple Trimble bullets and the Symmetricom in my sights at eBay. If the Tbolt gods smile on me, I may actually receive more tha

[time-nuts] Any nixie project people out there?

2008-11-23 Thread David Medin
I appreciate the assistance I've gotten here in getting my Tbolts set up and generating that beautiful traceable 10 MHz for my benches at home and work. I've got a giveback IF someone plans to put it to good use. My faithful Ballantine 5700A 9 digit nixie frequency counter isn't