[Test-Equipment] Measuring the frequency of a crystal

[Nicholas Janzen]

I have a frequency counter in my multi meter, and i would like to check the
frequency of a crystal which should be 50 MHz.

When i connect it across the probes it seems to be stopping the crystal
from oscillating.

Thanks for any help you may provide,

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