[time-nuts] GPS frequency standard help

[Brooke Clarke]

Hi Chris:

The Trimble Thunderbolt may be just what you're looking for.  It's a combined 
GPS receiver and Disciplined Oscillator (GPSDO).  So, unlike in the past where 
you needed to tweak the crystal oscillator every 6 months, it's always spot on 
frequency (as long as you are receiving at least one GPS satellite.  See:
http://www.prc68.com/Alpha.shtml#T

There may be another Time-Nuts group buy coming up.

Have Fun,

Brooke Clarke
http://www.prc68.com

Chris Bridge wrote:
> Hi All,
>   This is my first post here, the second that John will see.  The amount 
> of information available is staggering (to me anyway).
> 
>   I am new to the idea of GPS, and have only listened to the WWV 5, 10 
> and 15 MHz stations way back in high school.  That would be about 33 
> years ago now I guess.  These days I have a basement electronics lab and 
> would really like to have a GPS type 10 MHz clock to synchronize all my 
> equipment.  It's mostly HP, the most critical would be a 5535A universal 
> counter and a 3585A spectrum analyzer.  My problem?  I know zero about 
> GPS frequency standards and I would really like some help in order to 
> get set up correctly if possible.  I need to buy a receiver with 
> oscillator I guess, and an antenna.  I'm located near Toronto, Ontario 
> in Canada.
> 
>   Once I have a frequency standard running, I'll have to build a 
> distribution amplifier for it as well.  I see they are pretty expensive 
> to buy.  Any help would be deeply appreciated.  Until then, I'll bounce 
> around here and try to educate myself some.  I have read that HP Z3801 
> and similar models are easy to use.  There is also a Trimble (?) as 
> well.  I need guidance folks!
> 
>   Thank you, -Chris
> 
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