[time-nuts] Z3801A/58503A Help

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Hi Jerry,
 
I have the same unit, the power supply works just fine as it is for  me.
 
Make sure you do a survey-in for your new antenna position...
 
Send command:
 
:gps:pos:surv once
 
bye,
Said
 
 
In a message dated 11/30/2010 20:51:55 Pacific Standard Time,  
jreed123 at cox.net writes:

Just  joined the list and I am looking for some advise.  I just bought
a  Z3801A/58503A from an outfit in China to use as a frequency and  time
standard for Ham radio.  I am undergoing a learning curve as I  try to
get my mind around the technology.  The package came with an  antenna
and some software and a power supply.  I have since discovered  the
Z38XX software.  It appears to be a Z3801A in a an HP case that  is
simuliar to an HP 58503.  It makes a nice looking package.  My  biggest
concern is that the power supply that came with the package is  24
volts and the back of the box indicates that it requires a 36 to  60
volt power supply.  The unit powers up and locks on the satellites  and
talks to my computer just fine.  I am concerned if I need to use a  45
to 55 volt supply or just go with what I have.  I have run the  Z38XX
software but I dont really understand yet what the charts are  telling
me, outside of the sat signal strength and pattern.

Thanks  for you help.
Jerry W5RCQ