[time-nuts] Model # FE2040B

[Bob kb8tq]

Hi

From the description, it sounds like a frequency translator. Put in a 5 MHz standard and 
get a group of frequencies out. It’s a fairly common solution to putting a system into an
already equipped platform ( like a ship …).

Bob

> On May 5, 2020, at 6:00 PM, gandalfg8--- via time-nuts <time-nuts at lists.febo.com> wrote:
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> Just a thought, and it is just a thought never having come across one of these before....
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> If it doesn't seem to have an oven, does it seem to have any obvious enclosed oscillator module?
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> If it's "only" the 10MHz is high, I'm making an assumption here, is it possible that the 5MHz input is used to condition a 10MHz oscillator
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> that's taking time to settle, whilst the other outputs are taken either directly from the 5MHz input or divided down from it?
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> Nigel GM8PZR
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> Greeting to the timekeepers,
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> I have just acquired a Frequency Electronics FE2040B Frequency Standard.
> It has been off for a long time.  It is mounted on a small chassis with a
> power supply
> And BNC connectors.  Has outputs labeled 10 Mhz. 5 Mhz, 1 Mhz and 500Khz.  
> One BNC is labeled 5 Mhz IN.  It is operational and the 10 Mhz is high but
> coming down.
> It has SMA connectors with short cables going to the BNC outputs.  Some 
> SMA connectors are not connected.
> It has been on for about 12 hours now and does not seem to have an oven.  
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> I am seeking  a manual or schematic for this unit.
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> Any thoughts appreciated.
> 
> 73 Gordon WA4FJC
> gpbatey at wildblue.net
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