[time-nuts] Tracor Omega VLF Synthesizer

[Brooke Clarke]

Hi Bob:

Mike Murphy is selling an Omega Station, see:
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73,

Brooke Clarke, N6GCE
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Bob Voelker wrote:
> Does anyone have any information on the Tracor 
> Omega VLF Synthesizer?  It seems to be some kind 
> of a precision frequency and time interval reference
> for the Omega navigation system.
> 
> Although the Omega navigation system and thus the
> Tracor synthesizer are no longer used, it would 
> still be fascinating to get a better understanding
> of this piece of cold-war electronics history.
> 
> Here are more details to help identify the Tracor 
> Omega VLF Synthesizer:
> 
> -There is no model number on the
>  unit, only the part number 142801-0001.
>  
> -The serial number is blank.
> 
> -It was made around 1985.
> 
> -The synthesizer and its power supply each are 
>  3-1/2" high, 19" wide white rack panels mounted 
>  in one blue carrying case.  The depth of the
>  synthesizer and power supply is about 19".
>  
> -Eight toggle switches select "Omega
>  Format Segment": A, B, C, ..., H.
>  
> -Four toggle switches are for
>  "Freq Sel (kHz)": 10.2, 13.6, 11-1/3, 11.05. 
>  
> -The power supply, labeled "Power Interface", has 
>  a round mil-style 15-contact connector 
>  labeled "Signal Output".
>  
> -There is an Austron 1100 ovenized 5.304 MHz crystal
>  oscillator inside.  (Does anyone know the specs for
>  the Austron 1100?)
>  
> I've seen Tracor frequency references and comparators
> before, but nothing like this unit.
>  
> Any information would be appreciated.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Bob