[time-nuts] WTB: OCXO for Fury

2016-12-24 Thread Don@True-Cal
Season Greetings to all, I have a Jackson Labs Fury with off-board connectors for the oscillator which I would like to change it to be self-contained with an on-board OCXO. Does anyone have an MTI Series 270, 241 or 230 that they would like to sell. Comments welcome on any other well behaved os

Re: [time-nuts] Question on LH

2016-12-07 Thread Don@True-Cal
So some more specific detail in how I am running LH with multiple TBs. I am actually running three instances of LH all with unique command line input for each TB and each with a different COM port specified. The three TBs are running from the same antenna using a Symmetricom 5853A 4-way splitter

[time-nuts] Question on LH

2016-12-07 Thread Don@True-Cal
I'm using the latest version of LH connected to two Thunderbolts. Whenever I do a precision 48-hour antenna survey, I'm confused on if the derived best coordinates are automatically loaded into the Lat & Lon registers when it completes. What is the procedure at the completion of the precision surve

Re: [time-nuts] SR620 Problem

2016-08-29 Thread Don@True-Cal
close that can assist you. Regards, Tom - Original Message - From: "Don@True-Cal" To: "'Time Nuts Group'" Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 5:17 PM Subject: [time-nuts] SR620 Problem > Hello All, > > > > Sorry if this is a repeat but not showing u

[time-nuts] SR620 Problem

2016-08-29 Thread Don@True-Cal
Hello All, Sorry if this is a repeat but not showing up in my sent mail. Changed the list address slightly. I'm looking for someone that has repair experience on the SR620 TIC. I have a failed unit that has previously worked perfectly for many years while running continuously on my lab benc

[time-nuts] SR620 Problem

2016-08-29 Thread Don@True-Cal
Hello All, I'm looking for someone that has repair experience on the SR620 TIC. I have a failed unit that has previously worked perfectly for many years while running continuously on my lab bench. The failure occurred after a very dirty mains power failure during a storm. There was no other evi

Re: [time-nuts] SR620 testing

2016-02-23 Thread Don@True-Cal
Guys, The SR620 X/Y feature is extremely valuable for my time lab. You probably need to rethink the feature after setting up a nice X/Y display and experimenting with the different display features. I use an Rb and distribution amp for my lab 10MHz standard which feeds the external ref input of

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

2016-02-20 Thread Don@True-Cal
It always helps to know a little about the specific design of the temp control circuit but let's say counter clockwise CCW reduces the internal oven temp. This can be confirmed by letting the temp and frequency stabilize. Using a counter with good resolution monitoring the output frequency, turn

Re: [time-nuts] EZGPIB Question

2013-11-20 Thread Don@True-Cal
Yes, it has full support in the latest NI 488.2 v3.1.1 drivers and tools package. From there you can run many application level programs that support the NI 488.2 API, including the VISA interface. I use Agilent VEE primarily and I always like to use EZGPIB (thanks Ulrich, great program) for quick

[time-nuts] EZGPIB Question

2013-11-19 Thread Don@True-Cal
Hello All, I recently added a second NI GPIB-ENET/100 to my instrumentation lab. This addition was a better approach than extending a single GPIB bus into two separate lab areas separated by ~30-feet. This new setup is working well but however gives me two GPIB bus "segments" named GPIB0::xx and G

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

2012-02-10 Thread Don @ True-Cal
I've tried both the MV89a and the Oscilloquartz 8663 (I think UCT is the same or very close) with the Thunderbolt. The Oscilloquartz does not fit any of the OCXO thru-hole combinations but the MV89a does fit one of the OCXO variations that TB accommodates. That makes for a very clean/compact rep

[time-nuts] Lady Heather with older f/w TB

2012-01-28 Thread Don @ True-Cal
LH & TB experts, I have three Thunderbolts bought over several years. My older unit Mfg: 29-Sept-2000 has f/w 2.12 and besides working flawlessly providing 10Mhz and PPS references, one annoying issue is that this unit has three LH (ver. 3.00 beta) display fields that are obviously not displayi

Re: [time-nuts] Cycling of Peltier junction

2010-09-09 Thread Don @ True-Cal
Jerome, All of the modern temperature calibration dry-wells that support both lower-than-ambient and higher-than-ambient set points, within the same well cavity, do so by changing the current direction through (typically) several Peltier junctions attached to a massive aluminum block. See Hart

Re: [time-nuts] Fury - Rubidium

2010-07-28 Thread Don @ True-Cal
Said, I would like to take advantage of the Fury TempCo capabilities when using an Rb. I have been looking for the thru-hole pad which you say is next to C67 but I can't find a C67. Consider that I am over 60 and eyesight is challenged but I have found C68 with nearby pads. Can you give us some

Re: [time-nuts] Fury - Rubidium

2010-07-27 Thread Don @ True-Cal
My experience is very similar to Scott's. I ran many hours with both an LPRO-101 and FE-5680A. The disciplining behavior and Fury settings were the same for either Rb. My biggest disappointment was the recovery time due to various common or intentional bumps or especially, after power loss. I

Re: [time-nuts] HP 3458A schematic/service manual request

2010-06-07 Thread Don @ True-Cal
Jeff, Here are the current part numbers and price for the major assemblies of the 3458A. The A1 board is the most complex and expensive and requires complete calibration after replacement or service. As you can see, the A1 module cost is >$2000. Better plan! Agilent will repair (fixed rate) whi

Re: [time-nuts] Tektronix TM500 Series Help

2010-01-03 Thread Don @ True-Cal
Thanks everyone for some good information. Here is what I know for sure from testing, observation and more searching. 1) The devices in any of my TM mainframes are NOT Darlingtons. 2) The actual Q12 device in my TM501 is stamped SJE924 (Tek PN 151-0349-00) These two facts seem contradictory with

Re: [time-nuts] Tektronix TM500 Series Help

2010-01-02 Thread Don @ True-Cal
Tektronix TM500 Series Help Isn't the pinout of the MJE3055 (BCE) different from the SJE924 (ECB). Dave -Original Message- From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com] On Behalf Of Don @ True-Cal Sent: 02 January 2010 20:33 To: time-nuts@feb

[time-nuts] Tektronix TM500 Series Help

2010-01-02 Thread Don @ True-Cal
Happy New Year to all! In working on my TM501 which serves as the power supply for my AM503B current probe, I had to dismount the 2 series pass transistors from the TM case (heat sink). After repair (filter caps) and during remounting the circuit board, Q12 transistor TO-127 case fractured whil

Re: [time-nuts] TADD-1 Documentation Error

2009-09-18 Thread Don @ True-Cal
John, Thought I would ride alond on this email thread and ask about my TAPR TADD-1, Enclosure and TB order from back in June. At that time, shipping was targeted for Sept. Order under Don Johnson, True-Cal  Regards... Don From: John Ackermann To

Re: [time-nuts] How do time-nuts measure phase noise?

2009-08-17 Thread Don @ True-Cal
Uh-Oh, yes I mixed up John's "Tool Kit" name with Ulrich's software. Sorry to both. I now see a clear disadvantage to my installing both into the same program files directory. Regards... Don - Original Message - From: John Miles To: Discussion of precise time and frequency meas

Re: [time-nuts] How do time-nuts measure phase noise?

2009-08-17 Thread Don @ True-Cal
Joe, I have the 8560E analyzer with the 85671A utility. I find the utility to be fairly slow in taking the numerous measurements and processing the results. The PN program from KE5FX EZGPIB does this in about 1/4 the time and has more post processing display options. You do need a computer with

Re: [time-nuts] Another 3458A problem

2009-08-04 Thread Don @ True-Cal
Noticed I misquoted the ERRSTR. It is: 114 System Error – multislope rundown convergence  Regards... Don From: "Don @ True-Cal" To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2009 9:29:15 AM Subject: [time-nut

[time-nuts] Another 3458A problem

2009-08-04 Thread Don @ True-Cal
Hello, Seems this is the month for errant 3458A DMMs. I have a unit that was working fine and passing both the power on and full Self Tests. The unit has been stored away for a few years and is very clean. After several days of continuous error free operation, is started kicking out the error:

Re: [time-nuts] Efratom MFTD and BFM module

2009-07-21 Thread Don @ True-Cal
I am looking at this unit with interest also. Is this model intended for 10MHz reference and 10MHz distribution. Can you reply with the spec sheet as an attachment please.  Regards... Don From: Majdi S. Abbas To: Discussion of precise time and frequency meas

Re: [time-nuts] Trimble Thunderbolt setup optimization andaddinga10811 OCXO

2009-07-13 Thread Don @ True-Cal
Tom, The most direct and quickest way I observe this is from GPScon (also use LH). I also constantly monitor one or the other GPSDO setups with an SR620 (zero crossing technique) with an LPRO-101 as the reference. I use an Tektronix monitor  display on the SR620 so I can watch deviation from re

Re: [time-nuts] Trimble Thunderbolt setup optimization and addinga10811 OCXO

2009-07-13 Thread Don @ True-Cal
-- john, KE5FX > -Original Message- > From: time-nuts-boun...@febo.com [mailto:time-nuts-boun...@febo.com]on > Behalf Of Don @ True-Cal > Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 1:15 PM > To: Discussion of precise time and frequency measurement > Subject: Re: [time-nuts] Trimble Thunderbolt setu

Re: [time-nuts] Trimble Thunderbolt setup optimization and adding a10811 OCXO

2009-07-13 Thread Don @ True-Cal
Arnold, I have the same question as well as observations as yours. I have been working with both the TBolt and Fury connected to two different 10811s. With either the TBolt or Fury, I can't get the TC large enough to only provide a nudge to the EFC every few minutes. Both receivers get real uns

[time-nuts] SR620 Manual

2008-12-08 Thread Don @ True-Cal
Hi All, As mentioned in these earlier threads, the Stanford site does not include schematics in their online manuals. I have the online version of the manual for my SR620 but would love to have the schematics. I am getting ready to install the low phase noise SC10 as the high stability referenc

Re: [time-nuts] ADEV and Tau-0 guestion

2008-11-01 Thread Don @ True-Cal
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[time-nuts] ADEV and Tau-0 guestion

2008-11-01 Thread Don @ True-Cal
Fellow Time-Nuts, I am having great fun with Ulrich's EZGPIB and Plotter programs to automate my ADEV and TI measurements. Wow, what a nice set of programs, thanks Ulrich! I use the SR620 TIC with a Fury board as an external reference. The Fury disciplines an 10811-60168 external oscillator. I

[time-nuts] Test

2008-11-01 Thread Don @ True-Cal
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Re: [time-nuts] Question and help with LPRO-101

2008-10-20 Thread Don @ True-Cal
do you get inside an LPRO-101? Does the case just spring off? Thanks, Ian. - Original Message ----- From: "Don @ True-Cal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, October 20, 2008 7:05 PM Subject: [time-nuts] Question and help with LPRO-101 Hello, Can anyone guide me or

[time-nuts] Question and help with LPRO-101

2008-10-20 Thread Don @ True-Cal
Hello,   Can anyone guide me or give me a link to internal settings on the Efratom LPRO-101 Rb oscillator. I have the User's and Integration Guide but I am looking for more detailed information on any optional settings that may be available from the many inside jumpers and/or hidden connectors.

Re: [time-nuts] PLOTTER & EZGPIB

2008-10-10 Thread Don @ True-Cal
Ulrich, I have been wanting to try your EZGPIB to control and capture data from various instruments I run in my lab. My GPIB bus typically has 3-6 instruments connected and I currently use the NI GPIB-ENET/100 as a LAN bridge to any one of several windows based computers. Ocassionally, I also u

[time-nuts] Fury GPSDO servo gain

2008-02-06 Thread Don @ True-Cal
Hello group, This request is primarily directed to Said concerning the Fury OEM board that several of us bought a few months back. I have been working with the board and trying several different OCXOs. Is there a table or graph that would help determine the SERVO:DATG index if the Hz/volt slop

[time-nuts] Efratom PTB-100

2007-07-13 Thread Don @ True-Cal
); SAEximRunCond expanded to false Errors-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Folks, I am looking for a manual, or at least a schematic for the Ball Efratom PTB-100 Rubidium Time Base (Tek TM-500 plug-in). The Rb oscillator is working fine but there is a problem in the control and TTL conversion circui

Re: [time-nuts] Tboltmon query

2007-06-25 Thread Don @ True-Cal
Since this got the attention of tbolt users, I have a question... How do I enable the Time Interval Counter (HP 53132) check box. Mine is grayed out. This would enable the setup box I assume for HPIB quarries. Thanks... Don - Original Message - From: Didier Juges To: 'Discussion