[time-nuts] HP 58516A GPS distribution amplifier information

[bg at lysator.liu.se]

Hi,

Another option is to remove the DC-block cap on port 1. Then let your
primary GPS power the splitter and upstream antenna.

    http://www.to-way.com/tf/hp58516a.pdf

--

   Björn

> Hi
>
> I found a SMC-BNC adapter of the correct orientation in the bottom of my
> junk box. Somehow I doubt I'll ever use it for anything else. BNC cables
> and jacks are something I can find easily.
>
> The top of the unit is held on with screws so getting inside it should not
> be very hard. You could swap the SMC out to something that's more common
> for power distribution. Maybe an APC-7 ...
>
> My guess is they used the SMC because it's unusual. That way you don't get
> a cable with 30 VDC on it hooked where it shouldn't go. If you did run a
> 30 volt supply the dc could do some damage. Of course 30 volts on that
> unit connected to a "normal" antenna would do some damage as well.
>
> Bob
>
>
> On Jan 27, 2010, at 1:14 AM, SAIDJACK at aol.com wrote:
>
>> I recommend un-screwing that SMC since it is almost impossible to find
>> the
>> mate, and feeding two wires from a 5V supply into the unit through the
>> hole, and  soldering the wires to the PCB. Works well for me.
>>
>> bye,
>> Said
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 1/26/2010 18:36:18 Pacific Standard Time,
>> bruce.griffiths at xtra.co.nz writes:
>>
>>> I'm  using an HP 58516A GPS distribution amplifier to share my GPS
>>> antenna  between my receivers.
>>>
>>> What is the proper part number or  connector "name"  for the power
>>> supply connector  ?
>>>
>>> Thanks for your help !
>>>
>>> Claude
>>>
>>>
>> According to the datasheet option 05 uses an SMC  connector for the
>> power.
>>
>> Bruce
>>
>>
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