Saturday, 26 July 2025

Re: [Amateur-repairs] Calibrating test equipment?

The WWV broadcasts are good time and frequency "standards".  One can also use GPS as calibration sources.  Of course, we are not running a metrology lab, but for our purposes WWV is plenty adequate.  GPSDOs are not "that" expensive.  Mine offers at times several parts in 10^11.  WWV is modulated by the Doppler introduced by the dynamic ionosphere, but plenty good enough.  I believe several kit suppliers offer voltage standards at reasonable prices.  Just shop around online.  

Dave - WØLEV

On Sat, Jul 26, 2025 at 2:14 PM Tom ai4th via groups.io <alnath14308=gmail.com@groups.io> wrote:
How do folks assure the accuracy of their test equipment? DVM, VTVM, oscilloscope could all use a good voltage standard. Signal generator and oscilloscope need frequency standards.  More obscure stuff like IC testers, LC meters, etc also need verification or calibration.   In my case I have stuff spanning 50 yrs and manufacturers from around the world. How do you decide what you can trust and what needs repair/replacement?



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Dave - WØLEV


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