Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] USRP1 DBSRX 10MHz reference clock

[Kutik]

Eric Blossom wrote:
> 
> On Tue, Jun 16, 2009 at 08:23:37AM -0700, Kutik wrote:
>> 
>> I would like to change the USRP master clock to 10MHz.
>> 
>> I call urx->set_fpga_master_clock_freq(10e6) prior to
>> usrp_standard_rx::make.
>> 
>> I wonder how to set the REFCLK_DIVISOR in db_dbs_rx::_refclk_divisor().
>> 
>> From all examples I have seen the (master_clock/REFCLK_DIVISOR) is 4MHz.
>> This would mean REFCLK_DIVISOR must be 2.5, but on the other hand it must
>> be
>> an integer..
>> 
>> Can I set the REFCLK_DIVISOR to 3 (resulting in Max2118 clock 3.33MHz)?
>> Or
>> would you recommend something else?
> 
> Can you tell us what you are really trying to do?  Why do you want to
> change the master clock to 10MHz?  The USRP won't function with that
> slow of a clock.  It won't be able to talk over the GPIF port to the
> FX2 USB controller.
> 
> Eric
> 


Thanks for the answer,

I would like to acquire narrowband data (200 kHz). In this range I'll
receive multiple CW signals. The maximal frequency inaccuracy is 2kHz.
Therefore USRP1 has to be disciplined by precise reference clock.

I have 10MHz reference signal available, and hoped there will be no need to
buy 64MHz oscillator (disciplined by 10MHz).

I've read (usrp_basic.h) the master clock range is 10-64MHz, thus I wanted
to give it a try.
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