[sdiy] A Frequency Standard for Poor People?

[Glen]

At 06:22 PM 12/16/03 , Magnus Danielson wrote:

>Indeed, only a few really need it, but if you can put your hands on one, it
>may be very handy never the less. If we should list the items in order of
>importance I would put them like this:
>
>1) DMM
>2) Oscilloscope
>3) Function generator
>4) Frequency counter/tuner

Some people might disagree about the order of 1 and 2. The oscilloscope is
far more versatile than the DMM.  However, most people will probably
purchase the DMM first, because a typical DMM costs so much less than an
oscilloscope. We weren't talking about a 6-1/2 digit Agilent DMM, were we?  :)

Oddly enough, I've never owned a function generator--at least, not yet. The
closest I can get is to generate waveforms on my computer, and export them
through the sound card.

I wouldn't have a frequency counter, if it weren't for buying an older one
used, at a huge discount.


later,
Glen Berry