[Lowfer] Divide by N boards?

[Zack Widup]

The 74F series has a higher upper frequency limit than the HC series. They
will work to 120 MHz.  I've probably used both.

Zack W9SZ

On Fri, Jan 5, 2024 at 1:47 PM Facility 406 <
facility_406 at bruteforcedevelopment.com> wrote:

> On 1/5/2024 11:23, Zack Widup wrote:
> > I haven't used those boards, but I have used dividers using the 74F163.
> You
> > can get those to divide by any number from 1 to 15. By connecting two of
> > them, you can divide by any number from 1 to 255.
>
> Back in the day it was the 74HC series chips, and Radio Shack
> protoboards using an HF rig as a frequency source.  My biggest problem
> is not set up, and no room for prototyping, so to keep playing, I need
> some plug and play type items.  I'm playing in the 10's of kHz range
> right now, and these claim to go down to 100Hz.
>
> These look good in the pics, and specs are very nice, I'm hoping they
> work well, and someone may have personal experience.
>
> Kurt
>
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