#012 KeepItSimple: Frequency Counters Explained Simple

what you use it for, How do they work, why is one better then the other.
#FrequencyCounter #frequency #counter

[kurejimilan]

really nice video :) learned something new about gate timing

[robertgalligan]

Thank you for the detailed explanations. I wasn't really sure what they were and how to use them but I feel that seeing you using them has helped me out a lot.

[ebones]

Very nice video, great explanations and examples. Like you I also have several counters
I bought a VC3165, Initially I thought it was defective because it took so long to get a reading. I didn’t realize it was because of the long gate time.
It was confusing because my other counters work faster and they don’t display random numbers before displaying the correct count.
I notice each counter has a maximum input level specified.

[vinceotten]

Thanks for yet another useful, educational video! I bought an FY6900 based on your review, and (along with your review video) this helps me to understand how the frequency counter works.

[EfieldHfield_]

WOW you have 5 counters. I have one from the stone age i haven't used well since the stone age. Just not something i use anymore. Its easily been a decade since i used it. I use my DSO for measuring frequency and for what i do thats good enough. Have you ever tried using an SA with a really small RBW like 100 or even 10Hz for measuring. If you have an H field probe no actual connection or termination needed. Thx for sharing.

[bradclancy]

Excellent video!!! Your simplification is perfect, for us non RF guys with no knowledge!!! Gate time now makes sense to me, after this video. I’ve had function generator based counters for some time, never understood any of this. Still don’t have a use for this, but I would like to at some point.

What are some other uses for this accuracy? Baring RF application and possibly GPS with it’s time accuracy requirements. I understand a counter can be used for time accurate circuits?

Still waiting your newer video on your GPS discipline counter. I normally don’t post on your videos until I understand it.

[peterides]

That old Marconi test set is fantastic.

[thewhiterabbit]

So, how would you check the frequency of a piece of fabric 👕 or say for example the frequency of a plant 🪴 or a plant’s leaf 🍃????

Is this possible, Is it difficult to, is it a myth or an actual real thing?

I cant find proof that this was ever done or even possible.

[AllTheFasteners]

I used to have both an earlier generation and the model shown of the Aim-TTI counter. Both were lovely instruments, but let down a bit by the display I think - especially given their price.

[SDsailor]

Ok. Let's see if it's simple enough for me to understand

[andrewverran]

The 2 different BNC inputs on my Phillips PM6674 can be confusing i assume the 1megohm is the same as an oscilloscope input and you can attatch a scope probe ?.

[viaoutdoors]

Great video. Does this act as a dummy load as well?

[kentlord]

Hello. Master can help me with advice on what is best for me to buy. I need to measure and adjust the frequency in a vinyl player. So that I can see 270.04 khz on the display. What would be better: a multimeter with a frequency counter, say ut61e (+), or a separate device: victor vc3165 or FY6900 or PFM3000 aimtti. Thank you.

[frankreal]

Hello Tony, I got one Chinese frequency counter the reference clock is 13Mhz I get one GPSO 10Mhz standard can I feed the frequency meter at 13Mhz? some idea? thank you appreciate some help. regards.
Francesco
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