> Hi John, > > Comparison to a local standard would probably work out better > with a TRF receiver than with a superhet... too many "standards" > to sort out.
Yup. Hence my question. > It would be trivial to use a 3586B to detect the time signal, you > can hear it chugging along merrily. But, I doubt the time signal is really all that useful for adjusting a local standard. WWV would work better. -John ============== > > -Chuck Harris > > J. Forster wrote: >> Hi Chuck, >> >> Hearing the WWVB signal is one thing, but how do you compare the >> received >> signal to your local standard? The 3586C has a "Carrier Track" function, >> which is waaay kewl IMO, and an external reference input, but how would >> you do the comparison to parts in 10 E7 or better? >> >> -John >> >> ================== >> >>> It hears WWVB quite well, but then it is a rather strong >>> signal. >>> >>> Seriously, a HP3586B would be a fine receiver for a WWVB >>> timing setup, but way, way, overkill. >>> >>> In other words, perfect for time-nuts! >>> >>> -Chuck >>> >>> Perry Sandeen wrote: >>>> Gents, >>>> >>>> Has anybody used a HP 3586B for a 60KHz receiver? If so, how well did >>>> it work? >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> >>>> Perrier >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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. >>> >>> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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.