Hi Microwave radio suggests low spurs and often low phase noise. That's on top of the stability requirements.
In terms of stability a good Z3801 will run rings around a garden variety Thunderbolt. Both are significantly better on phase noise than a "garden variety" OCXO. You will need a *very* good OCXO to get to the performance level of either one. The 10811 is probably the easiest thing to both identify and find. You see them selling anywhere from $100 to $200 depending on just how patient you are. Bob On May 2, 2010, at 4:13 PM, ch...@yipyap.com wrote: > > Bob asks a reasonable question: > >> What kind of accuracy are you trying to obtain? >> Bob > > I would like to end up with something that is usable > on a home electronics workbench. Something like a > Z3801. Something I can use if I ever try to do some > goofing around with microwave radio operation. > > I'm not serious enough to want to spend hundreds > on a working unit. On the other hand, lashing up > something that works would count toward my > hobby/education so then it is ok to spend a little > bit of money. > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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. > _______________________________________________ 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.