Re: [time-nuts] Navstar Systems Ltd

2015-02-21 Thread Jim Lux
On 2/21/15 9:32 AM, Alberto di Bene wrote: So I agree that the best use I can make of that Navstar mushroom unit is to pry it open, and try to find the electrical signals before they are converted to optical... at least now, thanks to David, I know what the supply voltage of the beast is...

Re: [time-nuts] Navstar Systems Ltd (was: Looking for advice to get a submillisecond setup)

2015-02-21 Thread Alberto di Bene
Probably best to just pop it open and see what’s inside. Unless you get very lucky, the fiber optic cables, connectors, and transmitter / receivers will be tough to find. Thanks Bob, Jim, Chris, David for your answers. Well, I have already a few timing resources, like a Thunderbolt, a

[time-nuts] Navstar Systems Ltd

2015-02-21 Thread Jim Lux
Alberto posted some pictures of a GPS receiver from Navstar Systems Ltd.. They're still in business, but don't appear to be doing that any more.. However, I did run across this: Sarantel is a spin-off of Symmetricom founded in 2000 by Dr. Leisten. Leisten was spearheading the development of a