Re: [time-nuts] Vectron oscillator data

2007-06-19 Thread Lester Veenstra M0YCM K1YCM
>From VECTRON 229 osc with 7 pin Kovar feed through in circle similar to a tube base: 1 B+ (Oven) 2 N/C 3 N/C 4 B+ (Osc) 5 VCXO Supply 6 VCXO Input 7 return (Case) 73 M0YCM K1YCM Full Name: Lester B Veenstra Job Title: Communication Sys Des Engr Sr Stf Department: 6L01 Site Operat

Re: [time-nuts] GPIB on the HP3586

2007-06-11 Thread Lester Veenstra M0YCM K1YCM
Thanks Full Name: Lester B Veenstra Job Title: Communication Sys Des Engr Sr Stf Department: 6L01 Site Operations Collaboration and Reach-Back (SOCAR) Company:Integrated Systems & Solutions Business Address: Lockheed Martin IS&S PSC 45 Box 781 APO AE 09468 Ho

Re: [time-nuts] GPIB on the HP3586

2007-06-11 Thread Lester Veenstra M0YCM K1YCM
And, true to Murphies law, found what I needed at w5jgv.com, just AFTER I released the query below! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lester Veenstra M0YCM K1YCM Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 9:33 PM To: 'Discussion of precise tim

[time-nuts] GPIB on the HP3586

2007-06-11 Thread Lester Veenstra M0YCM K1YCM
While I brought the (huge) maintenance manual with me, I seem to forgot the User manual for the Selective Level Meter HP-3586C. Would anyone have the HPIB programming string definitions available? Thanks Les M0YCM K1YCM Full Name: Lester B Veenstra PSC 45 Box 781 APO AE 09468 Home

Re: [time-nuts] H-Maser, but not on ebait...

2007-06-10 Thread Lester Veenstra M0YCM K1YCM
Well I guess that is one traveling clock that will not sit on a first class seat next to Paul Wheeler! Full Name: Lester B Veenstra Job Title: Communication Sys Des Engr Sr Stf Department: 6L01 Site Operations Collaboration and Reach-Back (SOCAR) Company:Integrated System

Re: [time-nuts] Software Sawtooth correction prerequisites?

2007-05-12 Thread Lester Veenstra M0YCM K1YCM
Software Sawtooth correction prerequisites? Lester I have no idea you'll need to contact Acam direct. http://www.acam.de Bruce Lester Veenstra M0YCM K1YCM wrote: > What is the cost of the two channel pci system, if you happen to have the > price in hand. If not, I will ask direct. > >

Re: [time-nuts] Software Sawtooth correction prerequisites?

2007-05-11 Thread Lester Veenstra M0YCM K1YCM
What is the cost of the two channel pci system, if you happen to have the price in hand. If not, I will ask direct. Full Name: Lester B Veenstra Job Title: Communication Sys Des Engr Sr Stf Department: 6L01 Site Operations Collaboration and Reach-Back (SOCAR) Company:Inte

Re: [time-nuts] 10MHz to 32MHz?

2007-04-22 Thread Lester Veenstra M0YCM K1YCM
And if the 32 mhz source is a sealed unit, I suspect you will find that once you mechanically set it as close as practical, that varying the Vcc will allow you to use it as a narrow VCO. Full Name: Lester B Veenstra Job Title: Communication Sys Des Engr Sr Stf Department: 6L01 Site O

Re: [time-nuts] Delay through GPS antenna splitter/amplifier -- ananswer, and a question

2007-03-12 Thread Lester Veenstra M0YCM
This is, incidentally, why isolators should be used on these runs. This does create a problem with LNAs that are DC powered via coax, however the reality is that many antennas and receivers do not have that great a match to the coax impedance and could benefit from the clean up of an isolator. (ho

Re: [time-nuts] External clock for Analog to DigitalConverter inGPS Rx front-end

2007-03-03 Thread Lester Veenstra M0YCM
Another tried and true, particularly for those of use who collect old modular amps from junque s a noise source made from nothing than the gain of a series of amplifiers strung together. Then amplify the KTB input noise of the first unit until you have what you need. Bandlimited to the amps BW, bu

Re: [time-nuts] OT: transfer of 3 GHz via fiber optic

2007-02-20 Thread Lester Veenstra M0YCM
Also know as Double Sideband un suppressed or in other words, good old AM Lester B Veenstra M0YCM K1YCM K1YCM/6Y5 Mail Address: Lester Veenstra PSC 45 Box 781 APO AE 09468 Telephones: Office 940-6456 Office +44-(0)1423-846-385 Home: +44-(0)1943-880-963 UK

Re: [time-nuts] HP10544a Technical Info needed

2007-02-03 Thread Lester Veenstra M0YCM
Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dr Bruce Griffiths Sent: Saturday, February 03, 2007 11:38 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement Subject: Re: [time-nuts] HP10544a Technical Info needed Les Lester Veenstra M0YCM

Re: [time-nuts] HP10544a Technical Info needed

2007-02-03 Thread Lester Veenstra M0YCM
Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dr Bruce Griffiths Sent: Saturday, February 03, 2007 10:35 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement Subject: Re: [time-nuts] HP10544a Technical Info needed Lester Veenstra M0YCM wrote

Re: [time-nuts] HP10544a Technical Info needed

2007-02-03 Thread Lester Veenstra M0YCM
I have a bad 10544 (received from AST) that I am planning to look into. No 10 MHz out and very low 12 VDC current. Has anyone the translation from HP PN to Commercial equiv for the semiconductors ? Thanks Les Lester B Veenstra M0YCM K1YCM K1YCM/6Y5 Mail Address: Lester Veenstra

Re: [time-nuts] Adapter Boards

2006-12-30 Thread Lester Veenstra M0YCM
It is: The 2nd style is wider than the oscillator and has a 10K pot along with two adjustable caps anduses a voltage regulator mounted on the rear standoff, and is usually what you see on eBay. Lester B Veenstra M0YCM K1YCM K1YCM/6Y5 Mail Address: Lester Veenstra PSC 45 Box 781 APO AE 09468

[time-nuts] Adapter Boards

2006-12-30 Thread Lester Veenstra M0YCM
Can anyone identify the adapter board HP 05328-20027 used with an 10544A osc. ? Lester B Veenstra M0YCM K1YCM K1YCM/6Y5 Mail Address: Lester Veenstra PSC 45 Box 781 APO AE 09468 Telephones: Office 940-6456 Office +44-(0)1423-846-385 Home: +44-(0)1943-880-963

[time-nuts] New acquisition

2006-12-28 Thread Lester Veenstra M0YCM
Have ebay acquired a used HP10544A attached to a PC card HP 05328-20027. Plan to use it as an osc upgrade for a lest than "perfect" HP105B. Anyone have schematic, pinouts, function, etc of the card? Thanks LesK1YCM M0YCM M0YCM/6Y5 Pictures availa

Re: [time-nuts] Vendors of time sync hardware

2006-11-29 Thread Lester Veenstra M0YCM
Timing Solutions, Boulder CO Full Name: Lester B Veenstra Job Title: Communication Sys Des Engr Sr Stf Department: 6L01 Site Operations Collaboration and Reach-Back (SOCAR) Company:Integrated Systems & Solutions Business Address: Lockheed Martin IS&S PSC 45 Box 78

Re: [time-nuts] Historical HP quartz oscillator manuals available

2006-09-27 Thread Lester Veenstra M0YCM
Stored but not scanned does not help the objective Time for plan B? Lester B Veenstra M0YCM K1YCM K1YCM/6Y5 Mail Address: Lester Veenstra PSC 45 Box 781 APO AE 09468 Telephones: Office 940-6456 Office +44-(0)1423-846-385 Home: +44-(0)1943-880-963 UK Cell

Re: [time-nuts] Historical HP quartz oscillator manuals available

2006-09-24 Thread Lester Veenstra M0YCM
Subject: RE: [time-nuts] Historical HP quartz oscillator manuals available Since Agilent has been proactive protecting the copyright of old manuals, I think the right course would see if they will put them up on their site. I am sure there is a time nut willing to hold the paper copies. Leste