[time-nuts] GPS and Rubidium frequency standards and noise question (newbie).

Bob Camp lists at rtty.us
Sun Jun 3 22:16:15 UTC 2012


Hi

As long as it shows "rev E" or "rev D" it's likely a later version unit. The date code on the OCXO is the best indicator, but even that's not 100%. As long as it's one made after about 2002 you will have a good one. 

Bob
On Jun 3, 2012, at 5:58 PM, Chris Wilson wrote:

> 
> 
>> Hi
> 
>> For your immediate need, a Thunderbolt sounds like the ideal
>> solution. It will give you a very accurate reference to sort out
>> your test gear and likely "good enough" phase noise for most of the
>> rest of what you want to do. Once you get into the microwave stuff,
>> plan your PLL's properly and all will be well there.
> 
>> Bob
> 
> OK, I'll go for a Thunderbolt, is it allowed and acceptable etiquette to
> show an Ebay ad to check it's the later type, which I think it is?
> 
> You have all been a great help, thank you very much indeed, I doubt I
> will become as obsessive with accuracy as some of you apparently are,
> but it's good to know that such a friendly and sharing group of
> experts exists in one locale!
> 
> 
> 03/06/2012 22:50
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
>       Best Regards,
>                   Chris Wilson.
> 
> 
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