Videokarma.org

Go Back   Videokarma.org TV - Video - Vintage Television & Radio Forums > Diagnostic & Test Equipment

We appreciate your help

in keeping this site going.
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 02-01-2011, 07:35 PM
Kico's Avatar
Kico Kico is offline
Here's looking at you kid
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Florida
Posts: 15
Frequency Counter Recommendation

Can you guys recommend a a couple of decent FC's for AM-FM work. I don't need anything fancy, 250HZ tops or less would probably be fine. Will be using with my Heath signal generator, Tektronix scope and other test equipment for basic radio work.

Cost is a concern and would like to keep it under $100 to my door if possible. I was thinking about a Fluke 1910A/1911A, but perhaps other choices might be better.

Thanks much.
__________________
"I whisper but my horse still doesn't listen."
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 02-01-2011, 10:25 PM
Findm-Keepm's Avatar
Findm-Keepm Findm-Keepm is offline
Followin' the Rules...
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 2,832
HP made a line of really nice counters that'll set you back a hundred bucks on the 'bay - the 5328A is a nice counter that is sometimes offered cheap. Manuals and parts are easy to find for that counter as well.

Fluke is tough to support - their old stuff is full of unobtanium FETs and obscure parts.

Also, don't be afraid to look for the less pro stuff: Sencore, B&K, and Leader.

Ramsey Electronics and others make some nice little "hobby" counters, mostly based on Intersil ICM7216 counter chips. I've got one of the Ramsey's tied to my audio oscillator (my HP 5345 is used for real work...) and it does fine +/- 30 hz or so. Real stable after a warmup.

Hope this helps,
__________________
Brian
USN RET (Avionics / Cal)
CET- Consumer Repair and Avionics ('88)
"Capacitor Cosmetologist since '79"

When fuses go to work, they quit!
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 02-02-2011, 01:09 PM
PaulOF's Avatar
PaulOF PaulOF is offline
VideoKarma Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 97
I just ordered this. http://www.pongrance.com/ddfc-cc.html
Hasn't come yet, so I can't speak to its virtues, but it should meet my needs if it is as advertised, and the price is pretty reasonable.
No affiliation.
Paul
Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:02 AM.



Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
©Copyright 2012 VideoKarma.org, All rights reserved.