[sdiy] Looking for info on freq. counters (SDIY-compatible ;)

[Microtonal]

I use an HP 5314A frequency counter.  You can pick these up on ebay for
$25-$40.  Look for a Hewlett Packard 5314A Universal Counter.  These are
fairly easy to use and even include operating instructions on a plate on the
bottom of the unit.  Resolution goes down to 0.1 Hertz.  I checked mine side
by side with a new $200 Fluke multimeter and it was every bit as accurate.
As a bonus, if you're working in just intonation, this unit has two inputs
so that you can compare the ratio between two sources.  Trying to tune a
perfect fifth, 3/2?  Simple, just tune the first oscilllator, then tune the
second to a ratio of 1.50000.

John Loffink
microtonal at worldnet.att.net

----- Original Message -----
From: "Synthusiast" <synthusiast at gmx.net>
To: "Synth DIY" <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2001 6:10 PM
Subject: [sdiy] Looking for info on freq. counters (SDIY-compatible ;)


> Hi list,
>
> I'm looking around for a, preferrably low-budget, frequency counter,
> suitable for synth DIY stuff like calibrating VCO's, VCF's, etc. Now I
> wondered what resolution I'd need for that and what brands and types there
> are to choose from and what they'll cost of course. Any info would be
> appreciated.
>
> TIA,
> Martijn
>