[time-nuts] Frequency counter recommendation
jimlux
jimlux at earthlink.net
Sun Dec 19 04:24:59 UTC 2010
Bob Camp wrote:
> Hi
>
> In the case of a $200 5370, you have to wait a while to find one. When you get it, you likely have to do some work to get it running. At the very least you will need to do a cal.
>
> My guess is that a counter project would be very similar. There is an order and build process that happens every so often. Eventually you get a set of boards that *might* work. They still need a bit of this and that to get them running. Once running you need to do a cal.
>
> The calibrated and running counter is something you can have tomorrow (more or less). That's very different than the kit of boards.
>
> Bob
>
>
But, looking at the $750 price point, you should be able to do better on
the boards and not needing to fiddle. More turn-key.
The TAPR VNA is in that price range, and was basically plug it in in,
and it works.
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