[time-nuts] HP-5065a advise and purchase decision

[Tom Van Baak (lab)]

Chris,

The HP 5065A is one of the best Rb ever made.

/tvb (iPhone4)

On Jul 1, 2012, at 21:12, Chris Albertson <albertson.chris at gmail.com> wrote:

> On Sun, Jul 1, 2012 at 8:39 AM, Edgardo Molina <xe1xus at amsat.org> wrote:
> 
>> Dear Chris,
>> 
>> One of my needs: A dependable Rb source. HP appeals to me as most of my
>> electronics lab equipment comes from that house. I have seen numerous other
>> Rb sources here and there but would like to afford an HP unit. I know I can
>> go to the party driving either a 60's VW beattle or driving a 60's Ford
>> Mustang. Both of them can get me there. Still personally, I rather drive
>> the V8 beast. The robustness, mechanics, physics package characteristics
>> and form factor, homogeneous with my HP quartz frequency standards and
>> frequency counters is what catches my eye when looking at that model. Let's
>> say 50% looks and desire and 50% for what it is. It will be used in my time
>> and frequency lab. Hobby use, a learning tool, an object of desire...
>> 
>> 
> OK that is a reasonable use, you just  want one.    But the Rb units on
> eBay are much more resent manufacture, better secs and well under $100.
> But no "HP" name plate and you must apply the DC power.  They score near
> zero in "looks" as they are just the bare oscillator.
> 
> 
> Look at this eBay number: 300719752578  It is a very good unit from a
> seller many people know.  The specs are very good.
> 
> I bought one like this back when the price was $39 shipped. 300606871861
> Mine is preforming very well.  It provides a reference for a a few HP
> Universal Counters.
> 
> But really if you are setting up a lab at home the first thing you should
> buy is the Thunderbolt and a good antenna.  You will need one to calibrate
> your Rubidium oscillators.   (yes "oscillators" with a pleural "s".  how
> else to cross check them if you have only one?)
> 
> 
> 
> Chris Albertson
> Redondo Beach, California
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