[Test-Equipment] Freq. Counter/MFJ-888 Recommendations/Suggestions

[Bob Parnass, AJ9S]

On Sunday 26 October 2003 03:50 pm, Cliff Bond wrote:

> So far the MFJ-888 seems like a good choice based on the specs.  Any
> comments pro and con regarding the 888 or suggestions for other units to
> consider would be most-appreciated.

I haven't tried the MFJ-888, but was impressed by the more basic MFJ-886
I tested in Feb. 2002 Monitoring Times magazine.
I think both are manufactured for MFJ by Aceco.

Want more features? Consider the Aceco FC-2002.  I tested one for the upcoming
Nov. 2003 issue of MT and liked it.  It has a filter which clears the display 
until a signal is received so you don't have to watch random readings.
The auto hold feature works well, too.  I drove around with it using a 19" 
antenna looking for transmitted signals.   The counter will beep and freeze
the display when it sees a signal.    You can view more
info about the FC-2002 on this Hamtronics web page:

  http://hamtronics.com/freq_counter.htm
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