[sdiy] Frequency counter

[Roman]

I use frequency counter in DVM and must say I'm very satisfied.
It's acurate, has fast readout, works good in low frequencies
with single mHz resolution.
I also have counter built from a kit. It works together with
test oscillator, and is also OK, although not that good.
And there's my 3rd one, with nixie display :)
For synth tuning I use my ears combined with DVM's counter.
BTW, it's a Fluke 189 if that matters.

Roman

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mikael Mørup" <Mikael at mikmo.dk>
To: <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2005 1:38 PM
Subject: [sdiy] Frequency counter


> Hello group.
>
> After having spent a few days with my new (old) scope, i
> realize that i have caught the gear plauge. Now i need
> (well at least want) a frequency counter. What's the
> genereal concensus (asuming one exists) on frequency
> counters ?
>
> Are the ones that are build into the better digital handheld
> Volt/Amp/Ohm meters good enough for synth DIY work ?  Do
> they have the required precision ? do they cover the low
> LFO range ?
>
> Does anybody know of a (free / shareware / cheap) software
> frequency counter that would be adequate for SDIY work ?
>
> Or are a dedicated counter the only way to go ?
>
> Thanks
> Mikael
>
>