Mine reads 1 PPS -4.7 ns. I'd say thats pretty good. No where do I see
the words "Frequency Stable" on the screen.
As far as how practical this is, I would say almost none. But I find the
whole thing very interesting and enjoyable to do. Sounds like the things a
good hobby should supply.
Carl Moreschi N4PY
Franklinton, NC
----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Christensen, Esq." <w9ac@arrl.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2003 1:33 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] HP GPS Receiver
> After 24 hours, the best 1PPS TI I can achieve is about +100ns even with
> the GPS lock indicator on.
>
> Although accuracy into the Ten Tec RX-340 is still excellent, the margin
of
> error is still no better than 1X10-7 which is far out of spec. What type
of
> TI readings are the rest of you seeing? Also, after a period of time
does
> your SatStat receiver status indicate "frequency is stable?"
>
> Private reply is probably best.
>
> Thanks,
>
> -Paul, W9AC
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Reid" <jimr.reid@verizon.net>
> To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2003 14:40 PM
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] HP GPS Receiver
>
>
> >
> > > I think it's pretty much conclusive that there is absolutely
> > > zero benefit to modify the internal COMM port jumpers to
> > > RS-232.
> >
> > Am glad I didn't try, hi.
> >
> > > Now that that's off my chest, the satellites are tracking fine...
> >
> > > I am assuming that the "GPS LOCK" lite on the HP unit will
> > > light up after the survey is complete?
> >
> > That is correct; and after that occured, and the light remained
> > on for a time, I disconnected the cable linking the hp
> > unit to my PC. I returned the PC port to my rig as a CW
> > keying port, PSK31, etc. So far, have found no need to
> > "look" at the sat rcvr status; guess no point in it, as long
> > as the Lock light stays ON, hi.
> >
> > 73, Jim KH7M
> >
> >
> >
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