EBAY: HP Z3805A GPS  Frequency/Time Receiver,10 Mhz, 1PPS - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Zucca
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 08, 2015, 06:22:38 am
content: I always wanted a GPS time receiver, it looks like this one is ok and the price is reasonable:eBay auction: #271906214972The shipping cost to Germany is 120$, with DHL. My unit will be shipped soon.Hack:http://www.prc68.com/I/Z3805A.htmlMore time nuts stuff:https://www.febo.com/pipermail/time-nuts/2010-January/043928.htmlNow I need to buy the DC jack and the GPS antenna...PS: I have a rubidium 10MHz disciplined in one of my box under my bench, should I replace the OCXO inside the Z3805A? mah...

author: neslekkim
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 08, 2015, 07:43:25 am
content: Quote from: zucca on July 08, 2015, 06:22:38 amDid they offer you other shippingoptions?(Btw, your flag is italy, and you want this to germany?)

author: Zucca
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 08, 2015, 09:23:46 am
content: Quote from: neslekkim on July 08, 2015, 07:43:25 amDidn´t ask. Since I would like to get my hands on it soon DHL was just fine. Snail mail was out of discussion.Quote from: neslekkim on July 08, 2015, 07:43:25 amI am 100% Italian but I live in Germany.

author: neslekkim
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 08, 2015, 10:20:02 am
content: Quote from: zucca on July 08, 2015, 09:23:46 amAfter reading a bit more, I found that they don't ship with anything else than DHL.. oh well..

author: HighVoltage
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 08, 2015, 12:19:48 pm
content: Quote from: zucca on July 08, 2015, 06:22:38 amThis really seems a reasonable price.But how much is a fitting GPS Antenna, if you know.

author: Zucca
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 08, 2015, 12:35:14 pm
content: Quote from: HighVoltage on July 08, 2015, 12:19:48 pmIt looks like it will cost between 20€ and 30€.fromhereQuoteQuoteI plant to open the windows and leave it out... after that I will look into a professional solution...

author: Zucca
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 13, 2015, 01:22:41 pm
content: Just an update:180$ Device price120$ Shipping Cost to Germany with DHL45,21€ DHL custom costsand now I have it in my hands...herethe tracking details (pretty fast, but rather expensive shipping)

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2015, 02:35:54 pm
content: I have tried to purchase from this company and always gave up when they quoted the shipping cost. They refuse to use anyone but DHL (which is their right) but when the shipping cost is twice as much as the items value and four times the cost of normal airmail, you have to consider the total you are paying, and in my case it was just not worth it.This looks a nice buy however. $120 for shipping is cheap from these people. It must be la light parcelI hope the unit performs well for you. They are certainly very nice.

author: Zucca
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 13, 2015, 02:50:34 pm
content: Quote from: Aurora on July 13, 2015, 02:35:54 pmThanks my friend. I hope that too. Anyway sometime I go in "expensive shipping" mode and I don´t care it too much (very bad attitude...)

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 13, 2015, 02:56:56 pm
content: It is all about the total cost of ownership......this unit is a very good price, so the additional cost of shipping is offset. You did well. I am very tempted but I already have a couple of Thunderbolt GPSDO's and a couple of Quartzlock 2A Off-Air (198kHz) standards in the lab so it is hard for me to justify.That hasn't stopped me before thoughThanks for highlighting the availability of these unitsAurora

author: SteveyG
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 15, 2015, 08:05:33 pm
content: Uh-oh, not more temptation. Need to finish my current GPSDO project first though.

author: Zucca
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 16, 2015, 07:25:41 am
content: Quote from: SteveyG on July 15, 2015, 08:05:33 pmWell, the truth is you infected me with your GPSDO video... so you are responsible for this. O0 and now I have to figure out where to put my GPS antenna...

author: nfmax
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 21, 2015, 11:32:34 am
content: So zucca - can you end our suspense yet? Has it arrived? Have you taken it apart?

author: Zucca
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 21, 2015, 11:50:44 am
content: Hinfmax,Yes it is here (see also posts above), it is in one of the box on the third shelfBTW, that third one is the TODO/running project storage.Point is I am finishing to set up my new bench, now it is time to put the oil free air compressor in business.If you have a special request drop me a line here or PM me, I see what I can do.Z

author: nfmax
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 21, 2015, 12:55:46 pm
content: A GPS-disciplined air compressor! However did we manage without them?I'd like to know what the actual power consumption is, both starting up and GPS locked, please. Does it have a fan? If so, how loud is it?

author: Zucca
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 21, 2015, 02:43:55 pm
content: Check here:http://www.prc68.com/I/Z3805A.htmlQuote from: nfmax on July 21, 2015, 12:55:46 pmNo fan.Quote from: nfmax on July 21, 2015, 12:55:46 pm24V @ 1.09 Amps, Power & GPS Lock LEDs on.To me at starting up the power will go to heat up the OXCO... just check the data sheet of the OXCO and you will get a nice overview (I hope).Of course if you need a precise measure during start up that´s a different story.

author: HighVoltage
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2015, 03:12:59 pm
content: Zucca,Do you have this one in operation now and does it work well?I am thinking of getting the same one.Thanks for any feedback.

author: Zucca
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 14, 2015, 09:12:52 am
content: Shame on me, it is still in the box with a post-it "TO DO" on it . This girl is eating all my free time!You are in Germany right?, I can send it to you if you want to try it out and see if you like it, just PM me.Take care,Z

author: HighVoltage
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 14, 2015, 10:16:55 am
content: Thank you for your offer, PM sent.

author: Zucca
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 20, 2015, 12:31:52 pm
content: Nice Infos for someone interested in buying this device:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/comparing-two-hp-z3805a-gpsdo-10-mhz-frequencies-for-lab-use/

author: davidhoneybadger
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 27, 2016, 06:23:13 am
content: Hi All,I have just purchased an HP Z3805A. "newbie". Does anyone know where I can get/download a user manual? Trust me, I have searched.ThanksDavid

author: HighVoltage
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 27, 2016, 09:47:08 am
content: There should be one on this site:http://www.prc68.com/I/Z3805A.html