[Boatanchors] Frequency Counter

[Rodger]

Hi Joe,

Most of the DMM frequency counters only go up to around 10 mhz so make 
sure the one your are considering does go high enough to cover your 
needs.  An alternative is one of the digital readout shortwave receivers 
so you can set/monitor the output of the generator.  A good little 
digital shortwave is very handy in that you can listen to the first 
oscillator in the receiver under alignment and set it this way rather 
than trying to tune in the generator signal.  It also makes a good 
troubleshooting device to check that the various oscillators are 
working.  I have HP and Tektronix counters on the bench but I use my 
Grundig YB-400 shortwave receiver a lot when aligning radios.

Best wishes,
Rodger WQ9E

Carole White-Connor wrote:
> Guys, I'm looking for a cheap frequency counter to use to check my signal-generator
> frequency when conducing IF and RF alignments.
>
> What do you suggest? I see that some of the Radio Shack digital mulimeters have a
> frequency counting function. Are they any good?
>
> As always, thanks
>
> Joe Connor
>
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