[time-nuts] Question on GPS and reference standards

Tom Van Baak tvb at LeapSecond.com
Wed Dec 22 03:03:38 UTC 2010


A good question for the group...
/tvb

> Hi:
> 
> I have both a GPS Frequency standard (Trimble Thunder Bolt) which outputs the 10
> MHz reference and also the 1 PPS signal. In addition, I have a Collins AEU unit
> which has a 10 MHz Rubidium reference inside. Both units work well and produce a
> very accurate reference signal for the units that require a 10 MHz reference.
> 
> The challenge is that I am looking for a source of a 10:1 frequency divider so I
> can create a 1 MHz reference for my Rockwell Collins HF-80 system. Can you
> suggest a source of a high quality frequency divider that outputs a (nearly)
> sine wave signal? We only need two units - one for production and one for our
> development lab.
> 
> The object is to provide a very accurate source of 1 MHz and 10 MHz to the
> various radio systems used in our disaster and humanitarian relief radio
> network. When you send data, you need to be exactly on frequency.
> 
> Any help would be great. Just need to be pointed in the right direction. While
> we could try to design something to meet this objective, I am sure that someone
> has already done this.
> 
> Thank you.
> 
> Kevin





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