Re: [Elecraft] K2 frequency counter question

2018-10-29 Thread Jim KO5V
Thanks Don, that's good news. I'm not expecting perfection - just getting close will do for now. 73, Jim KO5V -Original Message- >From: Don Wilhelm >Sent: Oct 29, 2018 2:53 PM >To: Jim KO5V , Elecraft List >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 frequency counter question > >

Re: [Elecraft] K2 frequency counter question

2018-10-29 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jim, Of course that can be done. You would need to construct a coaxial counter probe similar to the internal probe (with a 10pF capacitor in series with the tip), but unlike the internal probe, you would have to provide a ground lead to the shield near the tip end. (the internal probe

[Elecraft] K2 frequency counter question

2018-10-29 Thread Jim KO5V
I have what may be a stupid or naive question: has anyone used the built-in frequency counter in a K2 to measure the frequency of a circuit external to the radio? I found what may be a reference to this, done by a French ham, but his link no longer works. If this is possible, any info