Re: [time-nuts] GPScon running on Raspberry Pi 3b

2017-06-26 Thread timenut
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Re: [time-nuts] GPScon running on Raspberry Pi 3b

2017-06-25 Thread timenut
Mark, I compiled and ran Lady Heather on my Tinker this morning. This is using the "stretch" distribution with GCC version 6.3.0 (and of course, the current version is 7.1.0 with more language changes). I received 8 warning messages, the first three are a language change and remainder are "mislead

Re: [time-nuts] GPScon running on Raspberry Pi 3b

2017-06-22 Thread timenut
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Re: [time-nuts] GPScon running on Raspberry Pi 3b

2017-06-20 Thread timenut
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[time-nuts] Installing GPS Antenna

2017-02-17 Thread timenut
I have finally ordered a GPSDO (probably get here in April). In the meantime, I have the GPS antenna (Luctel, 26Db). I picked up a 20' solid section of 1 1/4" copper pipe at the plumbing store with the intention of mounting it to my chimney. My question is about the stability of that mounting. I e

Re: [time-nuts] Lady Heather Version 5 is now available

2016-12-13 Thread timenut
le. For > the changes to take effect you will need to re-start Heather (or do a "r > heather.cfg" keyboard command). > _______ > time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com > To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/

Re: [time-nuts] Time math libraries

2016-12-12 Thread timenut
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Re: [time-nuts] patents and hobbyist projects (was: Temperature controlled TCVCXO)

2016-05-15 Thread timenut
to >> start a multi-million business. >> > ___ > 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. -- Best regards,

Re: [time-nuts] [Announce] Simulation software for powerlaw noise and PTP clock synchronization

2016-04-14 Thread timenut
of you :) > In case you have any questions, feel free to ask. > Kind regards, > Wolfgang Wallner > ___ > time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com > To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts > an

Re: [time-nuts] Advise on building a DIY GPSDO?

2016-04-09 Thread timenut
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Re: [time-nuts] LEA-M8T

2016-04-07 Thread timenut
as the 6T? I did shut all sats > off except GPS sats. > Bob - AE6RV > ___ > time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com > To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts &

Re: [time-nuts] Spectrum Analyzer Specifications

2016-03-23 Thread timenut
Thanks everybody! You have all given me a bit to think about. Clearly, what I thought that I needed is not necessarily what I actually need. To summarize... 1. There are various options and approaches for a Spectrum Analyzer. BUT, I probably don't actually need one because they are inadeq

Re: [time-nuts] Spectrum Analyzer Specifications

2016-03-23 Thread timenut
Charles, >>When using a spectrum analyzer to examine the output of a frequency >>standard, what are the minimum specification needed? Bandwidth, >>resolution, sensitivity, etc? > It very much depends on what you hope to see with it. That said, > virtually no SA will do anything useful in this

[time-nuts] Spectrum Analyzer Specifications

2016-03-23 Thread timenut
Hi, I have another question about test equipment. When using a spectrum analyzer to examine the output of a frequency standard, what are the minimum specification needed? Bandwidth, resolution, sensitivity, etc? Looking at spectrum analyzers on eBay, I see quite a bit of difference between variou

Re: [time-nuts] Best Rubidium Frequency Standard

2016-03-12 Thread timenut
Bert, Bob, Charles, Corby, Eric, Luciano, Mark, Rob, . . . Thanks for the excellent advice. It has been very helpful. Let me see if I can summarize what different people are saying. 1. The absolute best rubidium standard is the HP 5065A. It has excellent short term stability. The only di

Re: [time-nuts] Best Rubidium Frequency Standard

2016-03-12 Thread timenut
ag is set to 3 instead of 1 >> and >> which can be reset) > Would you elaborate on this? I Googled for TSD12 and except for the > auction listings, found nothing. > Joe Gray > WW5JG -- Best regards, Timenutmailto:time...@metachaos.net _

Re: [time-nuts] MTI 260-0624-D OCXO

2016-03-11 Thread timenut
> Hi > Anything electrical (duty cycle/ harmonics / output level / etc) > is designed in on a modern part done in high volume. > The only candidates for a pot on top of the oven are: > Inner oven temperature > Outer oven temperature > EFC > You have already ruled out EFC (it would be a coarse

Re: [time-nuts] Best Rubidium Frequency Standard

2016-03-11 Thread timenut
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Re: [time-nuts] Rubidium Frequency Standard

2016-03-11 Thread timenut
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Re: [time-nuts] Best Rubidium Frequency Standard

2016-03-11 Thread timenut
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[time-nuts] Best Rubidium Frequency Standard

2016-03-11 Thread timenut
Hi, In looking at eBay, I current see quite a few different types of rubidium frequency standards. I have seen some of these mentioned here, but no real comparisions. The question, is what are the pros and cons of these specific models? Which ones are best or most reliable? Which ones cannot be di

Re: [time-nuts] MTI 260-0624-D OCXO

2016-03-05 Thread timenut
see how he handles >>> it. >> >> >>> Mike >> >>> ___ >>> time-nuts mailing list -- time-nuts@febo.com >>> To unsubscribe, go to >>> https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/time-nuts >

Re: [time-nuts] MTI 260-0624-D OCXO

2016-03-05 Thread timenut
will see how he handles > it. > Mike > ___ > 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. -- Best regards, Timenut

Re: [time-nuts] MTI 260-0624-D OCXO

2016-02-20 Thread timenut
Bob, I still have a problem with the various theories. Again, how is it measured? If you have a production line, you don't want a "tweak" that requires hours or days to determine. As far as setting the crystal set point (presumably the inner over set point), that makes even less sense. Consider t

Re: [time-nuts] MTI 260-0624-D OCXO

2016-02-19 Thread timenut
I have just about finished trashing this OCXO. I was able to run it outside of its case, and I have repaired the case, but I was unable to reinstall it into the case because I have to patch it on both the top and bottom. I could, perhaps, put it into a larger case and might do that later. For now,

Re: [time-nuts] MTI 260-0624-D OCXO

2016-02-19 Thread timenut
u have some suggestions? >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Mike >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi >>>>>>> Best guess is these things get taken off the board with either a big >>>>> torch or a charcoal fire. >>>>>>>

Re: [time-nuts] MTI 260-0624-D OCXO

2016-02-18 Thread timenut
;>>> 1. It never heats up. >>>>>>> 2. The reference voltage is zero. >>>>>>> 3. Only noise is seen on the output pin. >>>>>> >>>>>> I had the same issue with some of the

Re: [time-nuts] MTI 260-0624-D OCXO

2016-02-17 Thread timenut
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Re: [time-nuts] MTI 260-0624-D OCXO

2016-02-17 Thread timenut
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[time-nuts] MTI 260-0624-D OCXO

2016-02-16 Thread timenut
I just received a 5Mhz OCXO from eBay (MTI 260-0624-D OCXO). After testing it, it is clear that it is defective. 1. It never heats up. 2. The reference voltage is zero. 3. Only noise is seen on the output pin. I tested with a 12.54V, 2A supply voltage with around 30mV noise. That shoul

Re: [time-nuts] Newbie questions

2016-01-27 Thread timenut
Bob, et. al., Thanks for the advice and information. That has helped a lot in closing some holes and gives me a lot to consider. I am continuing to research and learn, this is not a short term project as in building it this week or month. I need to learn and work up to the full project. I will pro

Re: [time-nuts] Newbie questions

2016-01-27 Thread timenut
g carrier phase for timing is >> potentially >> >> more accurate by a couple orders of magnitude. Are there any GPS timing >> >> receivers available that use carrier phase? Or use both L1 and L2 for >> >> increased accuracy? I see that the ubol

Re: [time-nuts] Newbie questions

2016-01-27 Thread timenut
to translate to increased >> accuracy. >> And the LEA M8T use dual channels, but don't appear to mix GPS and >> GLASNOS to >> improve accuracy. Do any receivers do that? I suspect that building a GPS >> receiver is probably more complex than can be e

[time-nuts] Newbie questions

2016-01-27 Thread timenut
Ha! I finally answered one of my questions that has been bugging me! I was taking dBm as the definition of voltage - which it is, but only round-about. The hidden variable is the assumed impedance of 50 ohms where 1mW is the zero point for power. That is also why I wasn't getting consistent answe

[time-nuts] Newbie questions

2016-01-26 Thread timenut
Hi, I am a newbie to this list. I have downloaded the archives and read about 5,000 of the past messages. I plan on building my own GPSDO, probably using a LEA-6T (but LEA-7T or LEA-M8T would be good if I can find one affordably). I have a MTI 260 on order (although it could wind up being a 261 si