[time-nuts] XL-AK Receiver: Worth it?

Bruce Griffiths bruce.griffiths at xtra.co.nz
Fri Jan 29 21:59:15 UTC 2010


Steve Wiseman wrote:
> On 29/01/2010, Bruce Lane<kyrrin at bluefeathertech.com>  wrote:
>    
>> 	The manual I found at Symmetricom's site says the 10MHz out is an
>> option, not standard equipment. As to why I'm asking this, it's because
>> I've never encountered an XL-AK before and I'm separated from the actual
>> unit by about 3,000 miles.
>>      
> My XL-AK has a patchbay inside, with rows of 0.1" jumper strips,
> letting me select what output goes to each of the 5 output BNCs.
> It definitely emits 10MHz, as that's the (only) signal I use from it.
> I didn't specify or buy it, it's an ebay squander from years ago (my
> fist ever time-nuts purchase), so I've got no idea if it's standard.
> If you want a lid-off photo, let me know.
>
> Steve
>
>    
This feature is only available if the output configuration board is 
installed ( see section V of the manual).
The basic unit is unlikely to have this board installed.

Bruce






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