[Boatanchors] Your experience with China made freq counters

[Jim Wilhite]

John, the MFJ 259B has a frequency counter in it.  You can also use the 
259B for lots of other stuff.  Don't know how prices compare, but I 
would look at the 259B.

Jim/W5JO


----- Original Message ----- 



>I have an Optoelectronics 600mhz freq counter that I monitor freq in 
>the shack
> with. Now I want a "bench freq counter" to service my boatanchors 
> with.
> Obviously it doesn't have to be a really high precision meter as would 
> be needed
> in sensitive commercial work.
>
> I am considering a new bench freq counter "made in China" sold by 
> dealers in the
> USA. The prices are good and the specs are very adequate. I am 
> concerned about
> reliability and life of the LEDs as well as general equipment life and
> reliability. If you have had experience, as the owner of such a China 
> made freq
> meter, I would appreciate it if you have owned one and used one on 
> your bench,
> if you would share your experience with me.
>
> I would consider a used USA made meter off ebay except that the LEDs 
> might have
> expired or the freq meter might be inoperative. So it is really 
> important to
> know what you are buying. Low price with no service on my bench is not 
> a
> bargain.   Your input greatly appreciated. Thanks and 73, John,K5PGW