Re: Beginner Measurements

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• Subject: Re: Beginner Measurements
• From: Steve Roys <sroys-at-umabnet.ab.umd.edu>
• Date: Sat, 26 Oct 1996 08:20:32 -0400 (EDT)

On Fri, 25 Oct 1996, Tesla List wrote:

> >I  picked up an old HP frequency counter (neat nixie tube display and
> >all) at a hamfest for $3!!!
> > 
> > Steve Roys.
> 
> 
> Only $3.00 ????? Shoot. I paid about $20 for mine, and it didn't come
> with it's power cord. Oh well - it works, so I shouldn't complain....
> 
> - Brent

I paid $20 for my other frequency counter a year or so ago.  My signal
generator and frequency counter are an inseperable pair.  Strictly
speaking, if all you're looking for is sparks, the counter isn't
necessary...just tune your secondary and primary to have peaks at the same
frequency on the dial (allowing for the primary detuning previously
mentioned).  The counter is necessary when you want to start measuring
things qualitatively.

Steve Roys.

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