[time-nuts] New Guy, has HP 5061A with DATUM 7105A tube seeks advice

Wayne Holder wayne.holder at gmail.com
Thu Nov 6 20:13:52 EST 2014


> If you get the tube working, you should use a counter or Lissajous display
> with a GPS or rubidium standard to preset it to the correct resonance peak
> frequency for lockup.  The tube will probably be pretty noisy at first.  If
> it also has weak beam current, which is common, it will be very difficult
> to find the right peak without cheating.
>

I have a Trimble Thunderbolt GPS Disciplined Clock.  Is that going to be
good enough to set the correct resonance peak frequency for lockup?

BTW, thanks for the link to a source for a manual.  I've ordered a copy for
my serial number range.

Wayne


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