[Boatanchors] Your experience with China made freq counters

[D C *Mac* Macdonald]

In all likelihood, your Optoelectronics counter is FAR
more accurate than the one in the MFJ analyzer.

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~ 73 - Mac, K2GKK/5 ~
~ (Since 30 Nov 53) ~
~ Oklahoma City, OK ~
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> From: w5jo at att.net
> To: k5pgw at yahoo.com; boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:26:14 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Your experience with China made freq counters
> 
> 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