[time-nuts] Thunderbolt initial check out?

[d.seiter at comcast.net]

Between Tboltmon and Ladyheather, you'll see that your unit either works or it doesn't. My bet is that it will work just fine, even if the antenna is indoors- and then you won't be able to stop watching it (esp. with lady heather) for at least a few hours... Have fun! 


Dave 
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "russell" <rstanphill at austin.rr.com> 
To: time-nuts at febo.com 
Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2010 4:47:54 PM 
Subject: [time-nuts] Thunderbolt initial check out? 

This is my first attempt at having a time reference for my home lab. I have recently ordered a pulled / untested Tbolt (board in box wo/ power supply) from ebay. It has a 5 day right to return if non functional. While waiting to receive the unit, I have been getting things ready here (antenna, power supplies w/ connector, and TboltMon). 

My question..... Is there a check out procedure or list of things that I can test quickly to determine if I have received a functional unit with a decent oscillator? I just want to make sure I have not been sent a dud. Longer term I can read more, learn, monitor and tweak its performance. I am only trying to make sure I have a good platform to start with. 

Thanks for you advice / comments. 
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