[time-nuts] 60 KHz Receiver

[J. Forster]

> 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

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>
> -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
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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