[time-nuts] 60 KHz Receiver

[paul swed]

the 3586s work fine for hearing wwvb.
But it does get interesting on tracking the signal. Its tough on the
eastcoast.

On Sun, Oct 3, 2010 at 7:45 PM, J. Forster <jfor at quik.com> wrote:

> > 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
>
> ==============
>
> >
> > -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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