[time-nuts] Advice on a freq time standard.

Jerry jreed123 at cox.net
Sun Dec 26 23:56:33 UTC 2010


I am looking for a time/frequency standard for use with my ham radio
and test equipment.  There seem to be several surplus units available
at inexpensive prices.  I bought a Z3801A/58503A which would have meet
my needs but had to return it when I found that the firmware would not
control the outer oven.  I am seeing Z3816A's and Tbird units that
seem to be readily available at reasonable prices and I am wondering
if I need to continue to look for a Z3801A with the HP 10811 OCXO or
if either the Z3816A or the Tbird unit would be a good replacement to
generate a 10 MHz signal with a 10 -12 spec locked to the GPS
satellites.  If either of these two are acceptable which is the best
and are there any gotchas to look out for.  Reading this group is
being very informative and I would appreciate any suggestion.

Thanks, Jerry W5RCQ



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