Re: [time-nuts] Anybody want a Thunderbolt power supply?

2016-09-01 Thread Stan, W1LE
currents and voltages. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 9/1/2016 9:44 AM, James Robbins wrote: Is there a problem running more than one Thunderbolt off of the same linear supply (assuming the supply can support the current demands) or does each Thunderbolt require its’ own separate linear supply

[time-nuts] More eLORAN Info

2016-01-07 Thread Stan W1LE
More eLORAN info: de Stan, W1LE Forwarded Message Subject:FW: eLORAN Date: Thu, 07 Jan 2016 11:19:51 -0500 From: Charles Schue (Taviga) <charles.sc...@taviga.com> To: stanw...@verizon.net CC: 'Charles Curry' <charles.cu...@taviga.com>, Step

[time-nuts] LORAN Activity in the US

2016-01-05 Thread Stan W1LE
Hello The Nets: currently my receiver is locked and I am tracking the LORAN emitter in the US. Rx is a SRS FS700, Austron LF Multifilter #2084, a pair of orthogonal delta loops, and a ARR preamplifier at the antenna. A deep cycle battery is at the antenna for DC power. Stan, W1LECape Cod

Re: [time-nuts] eLORAN test 6 Aug. Both Dana In. and wildwood nj

2015-08-06 Thread Stan W1LE
I am locked at 8970 GRI, have been for a few hours No luck with 9960 GRI from this location. Using a SRS FS700 Stan, W1LECape CodFN41sr On 8/6/2015 4:10 PM, paul swed wrote: not on that I can see On Thu, Aug 6, 2015 at 12:46 PM, D W watsondani...@gmail.com wrote: Picking up

Re: [time-nuts] 53132A Cooling fan

2015-01-11 Thread stan, W1LE
the intensity of the dim display ? Is it a power supply issue ? I use my 53132A with TimeLab to measure the performance of different oscillators. Stan, W1LECape Cod FN41sr On 11-Jan-15 8:29 AM, Mike George wrote: I replaced one last year. I used a Delta EFB4012HD from Digi-Key

Re: [time-nuts] HP3336B S/N Question

2014-07-10 Thread stan, W1LE
BNC on the blank spot on the 75 ohm output front panel. Stan, W1LECape Cod On 10-Jul-14 2:26 AM, w...@aol.com wrote: So... My HP3336B has TWO HP S/N plates... The original plate: 2514A0 and a secondary HP sticker with: 2127A00xxx Also there is another HP sticker with: 3040L

Re: [time-nuts] WTB WECO Adapter

2014-07-10 Thread stan, W1LE
Consider the Trompeter series of adapters.Stan, W1LE On 10-Jul-14 9:02 AM, w...@aol.com wrote: Hello all... I can't find my WECO adapter for my HP3336B. It got lost in the move a while back. ;-( Am in need of a WECO to BNC adapter, WECO 439A/440A Anybody have one

Re: [time-nuts] SRS FS700 questions

2014-05-03 Thread stan, W1LE
recall no backlight on the LCD on mine. It has been awhile since I last turned mine on. Stan, W1LE On 03-May-14 12:57 PM, gandal...@aol.com wrote: My FS700 arrived yesterday, complete with bonus artistic effects due to the sender believing a thin coat of bubble wrap with an outer layer

Re: [time-nuts] New Acquisition: HP-53132A

2014-02-02 Thread stan, W1LE
Thanks for all of the assistance. I will initially use a separate power strip for similar parasitic AC loads. Firmware version is 3703. Stan, W1LE on Cape Cod z ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https

[time-nuts] New Acquisition: HP-53132A

2014-02-01 Thread stan, W1LE
? Are there any key strokes to determine the software version, other than a check sum ? I do not have the standard HP serial number, with the vintage (manufacturing date code) code first. The unit was manufactured in Korea. Stan, W1LE on Cape Cod z

Re: [time-nuts] VECTRON 371Y383 oscillator

2013-08-12 Thread stan, W1LE
Make a phone call to the NH plant. Ask a product specialist for details. May get shuffled to the PA plant. Persisit. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 12-Aug-13 8:53 AM, Collins, Graham wrote: Good day all, I recently purchased a VECTRON 10Mhz oscillator like the one in the this eBay listing

[time-nuts] GPIB/HPIB Address 31, Talk Only

2013-08-07 Thread stan, W1LE
Hello The Net, Is address 31, for talk only, a HP/Agilent feature only, or do tothers provide talk only on the buss ? I am looking at RF frequency counters to 12 GH, for use with TimeLab. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41sr ___ time-nuts mailing list

Re: [time-nuts] HP and other equipment failure

2013-06-15 Thread stan, W1LE
channels. And people safety issues. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 15-Jun-13 5:52 PM, J. L. Trantham wrote: Sorry for the interruption but what is 'PFC'? Thanks. Joe -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Poul-Henning Kamp Sent

Re: [time-nuts] FLUKE PM6680B Counter Time View software for the PC

2013-05-25 Thread Stan, W1LE
. It is also interesting to see how aging drift improves with time under power. I had been holding out for a HP 53132A counter but I am a frugal Yankee and I settled on the PM6680B for about 25% of the cost of a HP 53132A. Waiting for FedEx... Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41sr On 5/25/2013 8:14 AM

[time-nuts] FLUKE PM6680B Counter Time View software for the PC

2013-05-24 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello The Net: Can anyone point me to a source for the subject software ? Thanks Stan, W1LE Cape Cod ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow

[time-nuts] Time Nut Pickens at the MIT Flea ?

2013-05-19 Thread Stan, W1LE
Anyone got any Time Nut quality items at the MIT fleamarket today ? Stan, W1LE Cape Cod ___ 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 there.

Re: [time-nuts] Are there any rubidiums programmahttps://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#inboxble to 40 MHz?

2013-03-26 Thread Stan, W1LE
I should of been clearer, Thanks for your comments. final configuration is: OCXO as a 10 MHz reference to the 106.5 MHz PLL then the DB6NT multiplier chain for the LO. All of the stability I need for a contest weekend. Stan, W1LE On 3/26/2013 1:21 AM, Rex wrote: Please tell us if I am

Re: [time-nuts] Are there any rubidiums programmahttps://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#inboxble to 40 MHz?

2013-03-25 Thread Stan, W1LE
10 MHz OCXO as a reference to the PLL. This provided me with the frequency accuracy and stability needed for a weekend of microwave contesting, USB/CW My 10 GHz operation is portable and I rove. Stan, W1LECape Cod FN41sr On 3/25/2013 10:17 AM, David Kirkby wrote: I'm possibly looking

Re: [time-nuts] LORAN C still on the air 24 hours SRS 700 looking good

2013-03-20 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello Scott, Fire it up and set it to a GRI of 89700 and give it a listen. Stan W1LE Cape Cod On 3/20/2013 1:07 AM, Scott Harris wrote: I've got an SRS 700 and I live in CO. Any chance I can pick up the new LORAN signals? Thanks, -Scott On Mar 19, 2013, at 9:33 AM, paul swed paulsw

Re: [time-nuts] LORAN C still on the air 24 hours SRS 700 looking good

2013-03-19 Thread Stan, W1LE
Just got in. LORAN C had been locked since Paul mentioned the signal. So far it is comparing to my T'Bolt GPS/DO to 8E-13. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin

Re: [time-nuts] Loran again

2013-03-10 Thread Stan, W1LE
Yes, LORAN is in and I have been locked up to GRI 89700, for a few hours now. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 3/10/2013 6:55 PM, Rich and Marcia Putz wrote: Hi All; I hear Loran C signals back on again, I'll fire up the SRS FS-700 and check. RP ___ time

Re: [time-nuts] GPIB counter logging / plotting software?

2013-02-25 Thread Stan, W1LE
to display the drift. ARGO can be found at: www.weaksignals.com Stan, W1LECape Cod FN41sr On 2/25/2013 10:39 AM, Dan Rae wrote: I am working on 400 - 500 MHz DDS clocks for an amateur radio project and would like to record over gpib and plot the relative frequency drifts over time of different

Re: [time-nuts] Locked onto LORAN 8970 GRI Monday AM

2013-02-05 Thread Stan, W1LE
at 17:45Z, after 27 hours of continuous lock: freq offset is now -2.1E-12 and has been as low as -7E-13, compared to T'Bolt 10 MHz. Master station is at 59 dB, slave is at 63 dB signal strength. Stan,W1LE Cape Cod On 2/5/2013 12:12 PM, Bill Riches wrote: Hi Paul, I thought I

Re: [time-nuts] Locked onto LORAN 8970 GRI Monday AM

2013-02-05 Thread Stan, W1LE
be possible is the RX signal strengths are different for master and slave, so they may be physically separated or their TX RF is from one location at different power levels. It will be interesting what your contact at Wildwood (NJ) has to say. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 2/5/2013 1:06 PM, Bill Riches

[time-nuts] Locked onto LORAN 8970 GRI Monday AM

2013-02-04 Thread Stan, W1LE
Have had lock onto slave Seneca for about 20 minutes on GRI 8970. compared to GPS/DO: phase offset 3.6 degrees, freq offset 6E-11 Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 2/4/2013 9:48 AM, paul swed wrote: Don't hear LORAN today On Sun, Feb 3, 2013 at 6:18 PM, Stan, W1LE stanw...@verizon.net wrote: Hello

Re: [time-nuts] Locked onto LORAN 8970 GRI Monday AM

2013-02-04 Thread Stan, W1LE
After 11:20 hours still tracking and locked to LORAN. Frequency offset compared to my T'Bolt GPS/DO is -2.5E12. Stan W1LE Cape Cod On 2/4/2013 8:56 PM, paul swed wrote: We can only dream. But will take what I can get for as long as I can get it. It sure in the heck kicks wwvb's capabilities

[time-nuts] LORAN GRI 9007 reception

2013-02-03 Thread Stan, W1LE
, the SRS FS700 RX, Austron multifilter (multcoupler 1X4) Stan, W1LE Cape Cod ___ 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 there.

Re: [time-nuts] Loran again

2013-02-01 Thread Stan, W1LE
Still locked onto the Dana/Seneca Loran stations at 8:38 am local. Comparison to GPS/DO is about the same. No new slaves detected. Stan, W1LECape Cod On 2/1/2013 12:30 AM, Stan, W1LE wrote: Fired up the SRS FS700 and auto found the GRI 89700 microsecond stations in Dana Il (master

Re: [time-nuts] Loran again

2013-01-31 Thread Stan, W1LE
What GRI should we be listening for ? Stan, W1LECape Cod FN41sr On 1/31/2013 9:56 PM, paul swed wrote: Rich indeed its on the air. Warming up the FS700 to see if it will lock. Have a pattern ram thats getting flakey and takes about 30 minutes to warm up along with the oven

Re: [time-nuts] Loran again

2013-01-31 Thread Stan, W1LE
comparing the 10 MHz from the T'Bolt. Right now they are comparing to within 10EE10. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 1/31/2013 10:44 PM, Stan, W1LE wrote: What GRI should we be listening for ? Stan, W1LECape Cod FN41sr On 1/31/2013 9:56 PM, paul swed wrote: Rich indeed its on the air

[time-nuts] Needed: The Real Serial USB Fix

2013-01-27 Thread Stan, W1LE
into motherboard USB ports and I have tried a multi USB port PCI card. Any solutions with this problem ? Stan, W1LECape CodFN41sr ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo

Re: [time-nuts] OT, looking for a good science forum

2013-01-26 Thread Stan, W1LE
have not found a reflector for my microscopy interests. Stan, W1LE On 1/26/2013 5:45 PM, David Kirkby wrote: On 26 January 2013 18:31, DARRELL ROBINSON darr...@shaw.ca wrote: I did a Google search and came across sciencenuts.org, but content was limited If you have no success, maybe science

Re: [time-nuts] OT, looking for a good science forum

2013-01-26 Thread Stan, W1LE
Thanks for the pointer. I am checking it out now. Stan On 1/26/2013 8:59 PM, J. Forster wrote: The Yahoo Microscope Group already exists with over 3700 members world wide, which forms a huge knowlege base, from biology to microelectronics. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microscope/ Why

[time-nuts] Lady Heather V3.10, ALARM: 4000

2012-12-03 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello The Net: Any idea what this alarm is ? It appreared, I got out of the application, I restarted, and no more alarm notification. Stan, W1LE ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin

Re: [time-nuts] GPS antenna in attic?

2012-11-26 Thread Stan, W1LE
added 6 each passive roof vents to keep the heat down, which could also be used for GPS antenna mounting and cable penetration. Neither roof vents nor the GPS antennas (~ at ridge line) are visible from the street. Stan, W1LE On 11/26/2012 9:22 AM, Scott McGrath wrote: Or install a frosted dome

[time-nuts] New wrist Watch

2012-09-09 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello The Net: I need to consider getting a new wrist watch, but I need a second hand and a digital display is unacceptable. What would you consider in the 150$ price range ? Would be nice to have state of the art accuracy with a lifetime battery and high reliability. Thanks, Stan

[time-nuts] Modern motherboard with RS232 port

2012-08-19 Thread Stan, W1LE
website would have further details. Stan, W1LECape Cod FN41sr z ___ 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 there.

Re: [time-nuts] GPS and Rubidium frequency standards and noise question (newbie).

2012-06-03 Thread Stan, W1LE
LORAN has potential for you. AUSTRON made a variety of LORAN-C receivers, 2100F, 2100(R), 2000, etc Stanford Research Systems (SRS) also made the FS-700 Because they are useless in the US, pricing on Ebay has dropped. Stan, W1LECape Cod FN41sr On 6/3/2012 2:19 PM, Chris Wilson wrote

Re: [time-nuts] FS700 antenna

2012-05-05 Thread Stan, W1LE
multicoupler with a series of 8 notch filters for ~70 thru 130 KHz, with a peak indicator and a spherics indicator light. Notch filters can be switch selected on the front or some are on the real panel. For intermittent signals like noises, the peak indicator lamp gets my attention. Stan, W1LE

[time-nuts] LORAN-C

2012-05-01 Thread Stan, W1LE
terminated on the top with a 600 ohm resistor, a ARR preamplifier with battery at the antenna , a RG6 coax run to the shack, Astron 2084 multicoupler, then the receivers. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41sr z ___ time-nuts mailing list

Re: [time-nuts] LORAN-C

2012-05-01 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello PHK, I will use a HP-3336C with the station 10 MHz (GPS/DO) reference. Typo: trigger should really be 11.148272 Hz instead of KHz ! Stan, W1LE On 5/1/2012 11:27 AM, Poul-Henning Kamp wrote: In message1158.12.6.201.135.1335885236.squir...@popaccts.quikus.com, J. For ster writes

Re: [time-nuts] LORAN-C

2012-05-01 Thread Stan, W1LE
, W1LE Cape Cod On 5/1/2012 12:02 PM, Poul-Henning Kamp wrote: In message4fa006e8.5040...@verizon.net, Stan, W1LE writes: I will use a HP-3336C with the station 10 MHz (GPS/DO) reference. Typo: trigger should really be 11.148272 Hz instead of KHz ! You need a really amazing stable and noise

Re: [time-nuts] Loran C back on

2012-04-29 Thread Stan, W1LE
Rich, Thanks for the heads up. I will turn stuff back on. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41sr On 4/29/2012 8:26 PM, Rich and Marcia Putz wrote: Hi all; Receiving Wildwood NJ GRI 8970 here in northern Indiana again today. FYI Rich ___ time-nuts

Re: [time-nuts] LORAN-C at MIT

2012-04-15 Thread Stan, W1LE
The young fellow in the white truck quoted me a price for the FS700 as 100$. My main interest was the ovenized 10 MHz source inside. I did not see the simulator. That would of tweaked my interest... I strolled on, looking for the food vendor Stan, W1LECape Cod On 4/15/2012 3:52 PM

Re: [time-nuts] pc loran c program

2012-03-28 Thread Stan, W1LE
A google search shows: http://www.coaa.co.uk/ndbfinder.htm I will try it later this evening when I get back home... Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 3/28/2012 8:53 AM, paul swed wrote: Never heard of one. Generally its a hardware decode On Wed, Mar 28, 2012 at 7:17 AM, Bill Richesbill.ric

Re: [time-nuts] pc loran c program

2012-03-28 Thread Stan, W1LE
Thanks for the pointer. The DF6NM Grabber shows the active GRIs: http://www.alice-dsl.net/df6nm/LoranView/LoranGrabber.htm Interesting he calls 89700 as Wildwood vice Dana or Seneca. Stan, W1LE On 3/28/2012 11:45 AM, ALAN MELIA wrote: Peter Martinez G3PLX wrote some software which I

Re: [time-nuts] Loran Signals

2012-03-28 Thread Stan, W1LE
Rich, Thanks for the update. I suspect the GRI rates are part of a receiver's firmware look up table, which led me astray. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 3/28/2012 9:52 PM, Rich and Marcia Putz wrote: Hi all; I exchanged an email with a gentleman from UrsaNav and he indicated that transmissions

Re: [time-nuts] LORAN C on at 0845 EST

2012-03-27 Thread Stan, W1LE
Was receiving 89700 microsecond GRI last night, but RF has dropped out now. Tried to copy the NJ station possibly on 99300 or 99600 GRIs, but no copy/lock here. Will continue to search. Stan, W1LECape Cod FN41sr On 3/27/2012 8:50 AM, paul swed wrote

Re: [time-nuts] LORAN C on at 0845 EST

2012-03-27 Thread Stan, W1LE
89700 GRI is locked up nicely on the FS700. The Austrons are still searching for 99300 and 99600, the old Wildwood, NJ GRIs, no lock yet. Plan it to hook up a scope and monitor the wave form for the reported eLORAN info. Will continue to monitor. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 3/27/2012 9:18

Re: [time-nuts] LORAN C 89700 dropped carriers at 1615 EST after a solid 3 days

2012-03-22 Thread Stan, W1LE
activity ? I was not able to hear/lock onto 99600 nor 99300 GRIs, (possibly Wildwood, NJ). Are there any others I should listen for ? Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 3/22/2012 4:55 PM, paul swed wrote: More interestingly the FS700 reacquired automatically! Never seen that before. On Thu, Mar 22

[time-nuts] Wednesday AM Update: LORAN-C Reception on Cape Cod

2012-03-21 Thread Stan, W1LE
and using the internal FS700 phase meter I got as low as 3E-13 for delta frequency between the Loran-C and the T'Bolt GPS/DO. I am locked onto the Seneca, NY station. Stan, W1LECape Cod FN41sr If I am not mistaken Dana is not in Illinois it is in Indiana. Still receiving at 2200 hrs local

[time-nuts] LORAN-C Reception on Cape Cod

2012-03-20 Thread Stan, W1LE
in the back yard. Receiver firmware is 1.19 As time permits I will compare the Loran-C to the T'Bolt GPS/DO, with the Tracor 527E. It is nice to have Loran-C signal to play with. The Nantucket Loran-C station was a bout 40 miles away. Almost a Cs reference in my shack. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod

Re: [time-nuts] LORAN-C Reception on Cape Cod

2012-03-20 Thread Stan, W1LE
that action Difficulty is that one receiver has to be dedicated to a single GRI. 89700 (microsecond GRI) is till coming in with Dana, IL as master and Seneca, NY as the X slave. Stan, W1LECape Cod On 3/20/2012 4:09 PM, Bill Riches wrote: Seems that Cape May NJ is on also - is that part

Re: [time-nuts] military frequency standard pin out??

2012-03-07 Thread Stan, W1LE
Good Morning Paul, Sounds like a very old military unit. Probably 60's vintage. before the 13 digit NSNs. national stock number (NSN) is probably 6625-078-4718. I do not recall what the 2N could mean. a modern NSN would look like 6625-00-078-4718 or 6625-01-078-4718 Stan, W1LE on Cape

Re: [time-nuts] Morion MV89 output level?

2012-02-09 Thread Stan, W1LE
Would it be better to apply heat the metal shell or to apply heat the bottom part with the I/O pins ? I would start using a propane gas torch. Heating quickly till I saw the solder flow. Stan, W1LECape Cod On 2/9/2012 6:04 AM, Azelio Boriani wrote: Don't be afraid and open up your MV89

Re: [time-nuts] US Army Frequency Standard

2012-01-24 Thread Stan, W1LE
Possibly tuning up the mechanicals of a teletype set. Stan, W1LE On 1/24/2012 4:59 PM, John Howell wrote: Hi All, I recently obtained a curious Low Frequency Standard dating from the late 1950s. Its output can be switched to a number of frequencies from 10 to 190Hz, derived from a tuning

Re: [time-nuts] HP5384A Freq Counter

2012-01-18 Thread Stan, W1LE
. The HP was 100$ and the FLUKE was 300$ Original goal was a HP-53132 or a SRS 620, but today they are tooo pricey for me. Stan, W1LE on Cape CodFN41sr On 1/18/2012 5:45 AM, Rob Kimberley wrote: I've seen one of these advertised, and wanted to know if any fellow Nuts had any

Re: [time-nuts] NavSymm - Ericsson GPS Timing Receiver

2011-12-30 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello Al, I hope you and yours have a Happy New Year. I would start with the radome removal. Were those screws or pop rivets on the edges ? Hopefully our UK members can assist with documentation. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 12/30/2011 6:54 AM, Alberto di Bene wrote: I received as a gift

Re: [time-nuts] Thunderbolt?

2011-12-28 Thread Stan, W1LE
Looks to be a reasonable solution. Not spectacular, cost wise . just reasonable. Plug and play with multivoltage PS, active antenna, and T'Bolt. All you will need is Lady Heather to whip things into shape. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 12/28/2011 7:50 PM, Peter Gottlieb wrote: I am

Re: [time-nuts] Thunderbolt?

2011-12-28 Thread Stan, W1LE
Looks to be a reasonable solution. Not spectacular, cost wise . just reasonable. Plug and play with multivoltage PS, active antenna, and T'Bolt. All you will need is Lady Heather to whip things into shape. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 12/28/2011 7:50 PM, Peter Gottlieb wrote: I am

Re: [time-nuts] PCMCIA GPIB Board and cable FS

2011-12-07 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello Paul, I hope you and yours have the very best of this holiday season. After I got my Prologix USB/GPIB adaper, I let go all of my other gpib adapters. I have not looked back Stan, W1LE on Cape Cod On 12/7/2011 11:52 AM, Paul A. Cianciolo wrote: Folks, I have a National

Re: [time-nuts] Cambrideg Thermionics Freq Measurements...

2011-10-15 Thread Stan, W1LE
of that organizations name, but for now the POC was Richard. Yes, his techniques were cryptic, but I doubt if his techniques exceeded the capability of any time or freq nut's capability. I would start with a search at SBE for such freq measurement organizations. Stan, W1LE Cape CodFN41sr

Re: [time-nuts] Active LORAN antenna

2011-08-31 Thread Stan, W1LE
. Please advise. Stan, W1LE Cape CodFN41sr On 8/31/2011 6:53 AM, Ulrich Bangert wrote: Gentlemen, I would like to thank you all for your help in this affair. In the meantime we have both built the antenna according Stan's circuit and it seems to perform well. It seems however

Re: [time-nuts] Active LORAN antenna

2011-08-26 Thread Stan, W1LE
not get thru, please send your direct e-mail address. Stan, W1LE Cape CodFN41sr On 8/26/2011 6:00 AM, Ulrich Bangert wrote: Gentlemen, my friend Frank and I both miss the matching actice antenna for our Standford Research FS700 Loran frequency standards. We also do not have a schematic

[time-nuts] TEK P6430 temp probes are available

2011-06-01 Thread Stan, W1LE
. For use when you are monitoring the temp of your xtal oven. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod ___ 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 there.

Re: [time-nuts] TEK P6430 temp probes are available

2011-06-01 Thread Stan, W1LE
Thanks for the interest. 5 each are spoken for. Stan On 6/1/2011 8:48 PM, Stan, W1LE wrote: Hello The net: For use with your Tektronix thermometer/temperature monitor: 5 each TEK 010-6430-00, P6430 Temp Probe, Status: unknown, found in my garage when cleaning out. Looks like a scope probe

Re: [time-nuts] Another mystery Wenzel OCXO

2011-05-28 Thread Stan, W1LE
the details, please advise us all. Stan, W1LE Cape CodFN14sr On 5/28/2011 2:18 PM, Dan Rae wrote: I found today at the swap meet some nice looking Wenzel OCXOs. Pictures can be found at item 180511097522 on eBay, although his description is incorrect, they certainly are not Voltage

Re: [time-nuts] smallest rubidium

2011-05-23 Thread Stan, W1LE
solution and it may be stable enough for any HF operation. If used with a transverter, you will still have to fight that LO drift. Unless it is synchronized with the 10/20 MHz reference. Stan, W1LECape CodFN41sr On 5/23/2011 11:36 AM, Mike Feher wrote: For what it is worth, I agree

Re: [time-nuts] What are these towers?

2011-05-20 Thread Stan, W1LE
. Maybe a gov radio site. Stan, W1LE On 5/20/2011 5:54 PM, Jason Rabel wrote: 29° 59' 34N, 95° 28' 24W ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts and follow

Re: [time-nuts] USB and Mouse conflict persists

2011-05-12 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello Joop, Thanks for the pointer. I am slowly achieving the confidence to tackle my XP Pro registry. Stan, W1LE On 5/12/2011 4:12 AM, Joop wrote: quote: [On the tab Port Settings click Advanced and in that window uncheck the box next to Serial Enumerator] This is a feature of the FTDI

[time-nuts] USB and Mouse conflict persists

2011-05-11 Thread Stan, W1LE
what COM port the mouse is using. The mouse does use IRQ 12. USBView software does show which USB ports are used, but not the mouse COM port assignment. How do I fix (permanently assign) the Com port used for the mouse, so there is no conflict ? Thanks for the help, Stan, W1LE Cape Cod

Re: [time-nuts] USB and Mouse conflict persists

2011-05-11 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello David, The symptoms include: eratic mouse cursor that stabilizes (corrects) after I disconnect the USB port to the T'Bolt. Stan, W1LE On 5/11/2011 9:02 AM, David J Taylor wrote: Hello The Net: Since my motherboard died, I want to transfer the T'Bolt to another computer. I am running

Re: [time-nuts] USB and Mouse conflict persists

2011-05-11 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello James, Is there some way to permanently assign an IRQ and to provide me some visibility on which IRQs are assigned and where ? Stan, W1LE On 5/11/2011 9:03 AM, James Fournier wrote: A USB device doesn't use a COM port. More likely it's an IRQ conflict between the devices. Try removing

Re: [time-nuts] USB and Mouse conflict persists

2011-05-11 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello Chris, Thanks for the pointers. They were an interesting read. My cheapie USB to serial adapters use a Prolific chip. Stan, W1LE On 5/11/2011 9:59 AM, Christian Vogel wrote: Hi Stan, I am running XP Pro with a USB laser mouse and a USB to serial adapter to the T'Bolt. The USB

Re: [time-nuts] USB and Mouse conflict persists

2011-05-11 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello Mike, Thanks for the help. Stan, W1LE On 5/11/2011 10:21 AM, Michael Perrett wrote: Stan; I had the same problem. The correct fix (i.e. permanent) is to buy a RS232C plug-in board for your PC. This allows the port choice to remain fixed. With the USB to serial adapter the port can

Re: [time-nuts] USB and Mouse conflict persists

2011-05-11 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello Ed, Thanks for the definitive Microsoft reference. I was wondering why NoSerialMice seemed to have no effect. Stan, W1LE On 5/11/2011 11:01 AM, Ed Palmer wrote: Hi Stan, According to Microsoft (who should know), NoSerialMice has never worked with XP. It's for NT. For XP use

[time-nuts] Resolved: USB and Mouse conflict persists

2011-05-11 Thread Stan, W1LE
waveform software working under serial control with a 33120A, option 001, that will use the T'Bolts 10 MHz as a reference. Thanks for all of the timely assistance. The pointers I got were a giant step ahead of what google found. Stan, W1LECape CodFN41sr z

Re: [time-nuts] BNC Question

2011-04-09 Thread Stan, W1LE
Sorri, I must have been thinking type N connectors. Stan, W1LE On 4/9/2011 8:18 PM, brucekar...@aol.com wrote: Interestingly, 50 and 75-ohm BNC connectors have the same pin/shell dimensions and properly couple together. For more information go to _http://www.cliftonlaboratories.com

[time-nuts] OysterQuartz Saga: Final Report

2011-03-12 Thread Stan, W1LE
battery life were quite interesting. Thanks for all of the pointers and comments, Stan, W1LE Cape CodFN41sr z ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time

[time-nuts] Tool Needed to Access my Timer Battery

2011-02-15 Thread Stan, W1LE
? After I replace the battery, I hope to calibrate it, comparing it to my Trimble GPS/DO. Any help is appreciated. I had considered getting support from R-USA in NY, but previous support was horribly bad. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41sr z

Re: [time-nuts] Thunderbolt Supply

2011-02-11 Thread Stan, W1LE
and then this PS can nicely support 2 each T'Bolts. Other have reported these as being quiet power suppklies. Ebay can be your friend. do a search for either model. Stan, W1LE Cape CodFN41sr ZZZz ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com

Re: [time-nuts] Hammond Boxes Available -

2010-12-31 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello Mike, Any boxes left ? I am looking for 2 each sent by mail to zip 02644. Thanks Stan, W1LE On 12/21/2010 1:51 PM, Mike Feher wrote: I have a quantity of NOS Hammond boxes available. These are model number 1598HBK. Mouser is the cheapest source for these that I found on a quick

Re: [time-nuts] Simple 5 to10MHz frequency doubler

2010-12-27 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello Luciano, Thanks for the info. The swept performance plots say it all. Could you suggest a part number/source for the T2, T3, T4 10.7 MHz IF transformers ? I hope you and yours are having then very best of this holiday season. Thanks Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 12/27/2010 9:37 AM

Re: [time-nuts] LORAN C is good again tonight 90070

2010-12-22 Thread Stan, W1LE
Loran C receiver is on hand as the receiver. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41sr On 12/22/2010 9:57 AM, paul swed wrote: Thats odd it says loop head Ireland not exactly the middle of the ocean. At least thats the closest station I can find. But that said I can get a frequency measurement

Re: [time-nuts] LORAN C is good again tonight 90070

2010-12-22 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello Paul, go to: http://f6fvy.free.fr/qthLocator/ and play Stan, W1LE On 12/22/2010 10:00 AM, paul swed wrote: Hard to say if Faroe or Loop head is closer. Kindo of look about the same. It would be nice if google maps had a way to plot distance

Re: [time-nuts] Frequency counter recommendation

2010-12-15 Thread Stan, W1LE
. Stan, W1LECape Cod On 12/15/2010 2:55 PM, Dave M wrote: I'd also like recommendation for a good low-cost GPIB controller that allows me to write software to control some of my instruments. ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com

Re: [time-nuts] Motorola VC-TCXO

2010-12-13 Thread Stan, W1LE
. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41sr On 12/13/2010 1:29 PM, Chris Albertson wrote: Has anyone seen or used these 10Mhz oscillators. $20 shipped seems a reasonable price. It's an un-used Motorola part. Maybe there is something better? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem

Re: [time-nuts] Motorola VC-TCXO

2010-12-13 Thread Stan, W1LE
milliamperes. Stan, W1LE On 12/13/2010 2:18 PM, Chris Albertson wrote: On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 10:56 AM, Stan, W1LEstanw...@verizon.net wrote: For 45$ and maybe S/H I can get an ovenized xtal oscillator ISOTEMP OCXO that is probably 3+ orders of magnitude better in accuracy/stability. Good

Re: [time-nuts] Loran DX and Austron 2100

2010-12-12 Thread Stan, W1LE
chains. Low likelihood of any ground wave and its better accuracies. I miss my Nantucket Loran-C station and its Cs accuracies. A modern Stanford Research Systems model FS700 Loran C receiver is on hand as the receiver. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41sr On 12/12/2010 8:17 AM, Claude Houde

[time-nuts] MBD /B

2010-12-08 Thread Stan, W1LE
. It would be a long shot for me to hear it from Cape Cod FN41sr Stan,W1LE ___ 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 there.

Re: [time-nuts] MBD /B

2010-12-08 Thread Stan, W1LE
. 0400 - 0700 UTC ( 9pm MST to 12 am MST ) 73 Mark AB0CW Thanks Stan, W1LECape Cod ___ 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 there.

Re: [time-nuts] MBD /B

2010-12-08 Thread Stan, W1LE
I figured out what I did wrong. I cross posted from the lowfer reflector. Please disregard. I will be more careful in the future. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi

Re: [time-nuts] Time Code generator

2010-12-06 Thread Stan, W1LE
Would Virtual Audio Cable (VAC) software provide the routing neccessary for your application ? Stan, W1LE On 12/6/2010 8:12 AM, Collins, Graham wrote: Thanks all for their comments on this topic. Over the weekend I spent much time messing about with the NTP stuff and the NMEAGps

Re: [time-nuts] Time Code generator

2010-12-03 Thread Stan, W1LE
media player applications. Is the serial time code IRIG-A/B/C ? maybe not, but I can live with the existing time code format.. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41sr On 12/3/2010 7:28 AM, Collins, Graham wrote: On another list to which I subscribe, the question was asked about the suitability

Re: [time-nuts] FS700 schematic

2010-11-22 Thread Stan, W1LE
It is not just one page. What are you specifically looking for ? Most sheets are B size ( double A size). I got the complete manual from SRS for ~35$ Stan, W1LE On 11/22/2010 10:00 AM, Ulrich Bangert wrote: Gentlemen, I know this one has been asked a few years before but I give it another

[time-nuts] Christmas Comes Early #1

2010-11-21 Thread Stan, W1LE
weight. I grew up and got a Prologix USB to GPIB adapter and I have never looked back. Stan, W1LE Cape Cod FN41sr z ___ time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo

Re: [time-nuts] Christmas Comes Early #1

2010-11-21 Thread Stan, W1LE
Hello The Net: The GPIB controller is spoken for. Stan, W1LE On 11/21/2010 11:20 AM, Stan, W1LE wrote: Hello The Net: Excess to my needs is a National Instruments model: GPIB 232CT 64K, P/N: 180450-01 Rev B1 Looks to be a RS-232 to IEEE 488 controller (GPIB adapter) in a standalone

Re: [time-nuts] Why .30 cal holes can't be seen at 800 yds...

2010-11-03 Thread Stan, W1LE
loose some time. Stan, W1LE ___ 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 there.

Re: [time-nuts] Yikes, WECO is hard to find

2010-11-03 Thread Stan, W1LE
Easier to cope with a female BNC, change it out. Trompeter has adapters from the male WECO to BNC. Long term solutions is to change it out to a BNC (female). Did I mention it is easier to change it out Stan, W1LE Cape Cod On 11/3/2010 6:27 PM, William H. Fite wrote: Anyone know

Re: [time-nuts] A little quick advice, please

2010-10-31 Thread Stan, W1LE
and on a windows PC will show the frequency spectrum to the frequency limits of the soundcard. Just depends what you really want to do and the complexity of your testing. If you have to spend the money, get one of each and play... HI Stan, W1LE On 10/31/2010 9:35 AM, William H. Fite

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