The CT1DMK Reflock II is a universal synthesizer that can lock an oscillator at
virtually any frequency up to 250MHz (1.1 GHz with a prescaler option) to a
frequency standard (commonly 10 MHz) or to a 1 PPS signal from a GPS
receiver. It is primarily designed for hams to use as a way to stabilize
the local oscillator of a microwave transverter, but there are obviously
lots of other interesting possibilities.
The design incorporates the latest CPLD from Altera. The size of CPLD used in the Reflock-II allows for an enhanced resolution 1 PPS circuit plus capability of connecting to a microcontroller and things like lock detection and full numeric loop performance monitoring being possible.
More details on the CT1DMK Reflock II (and the original Reflock I) are available at:
http://gref.cfn.ist.utl.pt/cupido/reflock.html
Availability
The CT1DMK Reflock II is available as:
- Bare PCB (available now)
- A kit of parts with the CPLD soldered to the PCB (available now)
- An assembled and tested unit is expected to be offered some time in the near future.
Bare PCB
A quality printed circuit board only, no parts included.
Ordering Information
Sorry, this item is no longer available
Kit of Parts with the CPLD soldered to the PCB
All parts included except for the pre-scaler option.
Ordering Information
The price for the Reflock II - Kit is:-
$ 99 US for members of TAPR
$ 109 US for non-members
+ shipping/handling if applicable.
(Place Web Order)
Shipping and Handling
Shipping and Handling within the US will be by USPS unless otherwise requested by purchaser.International Shoppers will be contacted by the TAPR office with a quote on the shipping costs to your country. TAPR uses Insured Air Mail, unless the purchaser requires something else.
Assembled and Tested unit
A completely built unit that has been tested. (does not include the pre-scaller option)
Ordering Information
Price is TBD
Assembly and Operations Manual
Manuals are being written.
Support
TAPR kits can be complex depending on the kitting experience of each builder. We don't think you will have trouble with the kit, but it does require some knowledge and experience to successfully go from a kit to a finished, usable unit, depending on the mode of operations.
Questions concerning the construction and operation of the Reflock-II kit are discussed on the time-freq Interest Group. To subscribe, click here.
Acknowledgments
The TAPR Reflock II Kit was made possible by the efforts of:
Luis Cupido, CT1DMK - Conceptual Design
Steve Bible, N7HPR - Project Manager and PCB Design
