[R-390] frequency counter project is working!!

[JAMES BRANNIGAN]

Frank,
You are going to have the same issues with the 32S-3.
It is also a heterodyne unit.

I don't know if "spot" or "sync" on the 32S-3 will put out enough RF to 
hear on the R-390A, so
put a dummy load in the circuit, put the 32S-3 in tune and tune the 
R-390A for zero beat.

Jim


On Fri, Dec 25, 2009 at 8:41 PM, frankshughes at aim.com wrote:

> Hi,
> Thanks to all for curing my acute senility, here is how the project 
> turned out:
>
> http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x257/fish1_07/displays.jpg
>
> I bought the counter from Ron:
> http://electronicspecialtyproducts.com/dd103.html
>
> I understand that as it only detects the PTO frequency, accuracy is 
> not ideal w/o the other inputs
> properly accounted for.
>
> I might experiment with this other unit (Thanks Bob)
> http://www.aade.com/dfd2.htm
>
> to see if I can adapt it to the R-390A for more accuracy.
>
> If not, I'll put it on the 32S-3.
>
> What I am trying to accomplish, (other than collect more piles of 
> lights, displays, knobs, buttons...)
> is to find a way to use the 32S-3 to transmit on a known frequency for 
> SSB, and be able to easily
> tune the R-390A to receive on that frequency.
>
> There is probably a better way, but as I am new to this hobby, 
> collecting more piles of gear seems indicated.
>
> 73's
> Frank
> KJ4OLL