Hey guy's, I'm looking to buy a frequency counter, just purchased 2 Eico 324 generators for $50 and would like to see if they perform properly. I have looked ebay and have come across a new Victor VC3165 counter from Hong Kong for $60. any thoughts, or should I be looking for a different type of counter.

Thanks, Len

:Hey guy's, I'm looking to buy a frequency counter, just purchased 2 Eico 324 generators for $50 and would like to see if they perform properly. I have looked ebay and have come across a new Victor VC3165 counter from Hong Kong for $60. any thoughts, or should I be looking for a different type of counter.
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:Thanks, Len

Len:
Wot I think I would do, check on some of the DMMs that measure inductasnce, capacity, frequency and other stuff for which you would only use an instrument only occasionally, then you could have a fist full of test equipment for a few dollars more. Apologies to Clint Eastwood.
Lewis
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The waveforms from old sig generators are usually quite distorted and may not read accurately on a frequency counter. Also, freq. counters may not be sensitive enough to trigger on a low level signal. Your best bet is to listen for the sig. generator on a calibrated receiver.

The freq. counter functions in many multi-purpose meters is usually limited to fairly low values (audio range). My Wavetek will go up to 20 KHz.

Rich

::Hey guy's, I'm looking to buy a frequency counter, just purchased 2 Eico 324 generators for $50 and would like to see if they perform properly. I have looked ebay and have come across a new Victor VC3165 counter from Hong Kong for $60. any thoughts, or should I be looking for a different type of counter.
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::Thanks, Len
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:Len:
:Wot I think I would do, check on some of the DMMs that measure inductasnce, capacity, frequency and other stuff for which you would only use an instrument only occasionally, then you could have a fist full of test equipment for a few dollars more. Apologies to Clint Eastwood.
:Lewis
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:The waveforms from old sig generators are usually quite distorted and may not read accurately on a frequency counter. Also, freq. counters may not be sensitive enough to trigger on a low level signal. Your best bet is to listen for the sig. generator on a calibrated receiver.
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:The freq. counter functions in many multi-purpose meters is usually limited to fairly low values (audio range). My Wavetek will go up to 20 KHz.
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:Rich
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:::Hey guy's, I'm looking to buy a frequency counter, just purchased 2 Eico 324 generators for $50 and would like to see if they perform properly. I have looked ebay and have come across a new Victor VC3165 counter from Hong Kong for $60. any thoughts, or should I be looking for a different type of counter.
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:::Thanks, Len
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::Len:
::Wot I think I would do, check on some of the DMMs that measure inductasnce, capacity, frequency and other stuff for which you would only use an instrument only occasionally, then you could have a fist full of test equipment for a few dollars more. Apologies to Clint Eastwood.
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Rich, I will try a digital radio for this test?

Does it really make a diffrence if my generator is off by 25KC when adjusting the cans on a AM radio using a VTVM?

::The waveforms from old sig generators are usually quite distorted and may not read accurately on a frequency counter. Also, freq. counters may not be sensitive enough to trigger on a low level signal. Your best bet is to listen for the sig. generator on a calibrated receiver.
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::The freq. counter functions in many multi-purpose meters is usually limited to fairly low values (audio range). My Wavetek will go up to 20 KHz.
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::Rich
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::::Hey guy's, I'm looking to buy a frequency counter, just purchased 2 Eico 324 generators for $50 and would like to see if they perform properly. I have looked ebay and have come across a new Victor VC3165 counter from Hong Kong for $60. any thoughts, or should I be looking for a different type of counter.
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::::Thanks, Len
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:::Len:
:::Wot I think I would do, check on some of the DMMs that measure inductasnce, capacity, frequency and other stuff for which you would only use an instrument only occasionally, then you could have a fist full of test equipment for a few dollars more. Apologies to Clint Eastwood.
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:Rich, I will try a digital radio for this test?
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:Does it really make a diffrence if my generator is off by 25KC when adjusting the cans on a AM radio using a VTVM?

Len:
As long as you can adjust the cans comfortably to resonance, the exact IF really too important.
Lewis
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:Hey guy's, I'm looking to buy a frequency counter, just purchased 2 Eico 324 generators for $50 and would like to see if they perform properly. I have looked ebay and have come across a new Victor VC3165 counter from Hong Kong for $60. any thoughts, or should I be looking for a different type of counter.
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:Thanks, Len
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Hello Len,

I finally settled on a Heath SG-8 signal generator to calibrate AM and FM in radios, they all work the same so it just depends on what you are comfrontable with and trust.

I use a Heath model IM-2410 as my frequency counter to check the signal generator before i align any IF's.

If i want to use modulation from the signal generator i check it with a "O" Scope to verify the 400 KHz signal. Scopes are invaluable for testing and troubleshooting but can be expensive.

I would want a frequency counter to check my signal generator if not just for dial calibration, maybe not Hong Kong.

Hope this helps,

Mitch

::Hey guy's, I'm looking to buy a frequency counter, just purchased 2 Eico 324 generators for $50 and would like to see if they perform properly. I have looked ebay and have come across a new Victor VC3165 counter from Hong Kong for $60. any thoughts, or should I be looking for a different type of counter.
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::Thanks, Len
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:Hello Len,
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:I finally settled on a Heath SG-8 signal generator to calibrate AM and FM in radios, they all work the same so it just depends on what you are comfrontable with and trust.
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:I use a Heath model IM-2410 as my frequency counter to check the signal generator before i align any IF's.
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:If i want to use modulation from the signal generator i check it with a "O" Scope to verify the 400 KHz signal. Scopes are invaluable for testing and troubleshooting but can be expensive.
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:I would want a frequency counter to check my signal generator if not just for dial calibration, maybe not Hong Kong.
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:Hope this helps,
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:Mitch
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Thanks Mitch, at this point I would use the counter for calibration and maybe Hong Kong is not a wise choice.