[Elecraft] Cheap ref osc to lock K3

[Edward R Cole]

I just bought this GPS for providing accurate time to my computer:
ProGin GPS RECEIVER BU-353 (USB) SiRF STAR III
ebay: 181887610445

Cost me $24 and change including shipping (from Israel).

This is my replacement for Dimension-4 when I pull the internet plug 
on my XP computer and switch to my laptop for e-mail/internet using 
win-10.  I will then be able to run the XP computer for my ham 
applications forever without worrying about security sw, upgrading 
drivers, etc.etc.

73, Ed - KL7UW
I'll have to check if it supports frequency reference;  But I run a 
OCXO for that so not needed.

From: Matt Maguire <matt.vk2rq at gmail.com>
To: brian <alsopb at nc.rr.com>,  <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Cheap ref osc to lock K3
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I bought a module like that. If you set the output frequency to 
something that divides evenly into 48MHz, then the output is quite 
stable. Otherwise, if you set it to something else like 10MHz, the 
jitter is quite obvious on the scope. It is fine for jobs like 
calibrating a frequency counter or zero-beating a transceiver. You'd 
probably want to smooth out the jitter though if you want to use it 
for a K3 reference oscillator.
73, Matt VK2RQ



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