[time-nuts] Re: Frequency counter recommendation wanted

[Jeff Blaine]

I have two of the 5334B but mostly use one of the 5335B.  The 5334B are 
simply classic in my view, and the red LED on the '34B is perfectly 
implemented with excellent contrast.  I don't know about how "good" of a 
counter they are in the absolute technical sense - but they definitely 
LOOK great in the rack!  I do realize that a true time-nut probably does 
not allow non-essentials like cosmetics to enter but if there is a case 
of test gear love-at-first-sight, for me, it was the '34B.

73/jeff/ac0c
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On 3/15/2023 9:33 AM, John Miller via time-nuts wrote:
> Right now I think I have a line on some Racal-Dana 1992s from another member, but I have heard so much good about the 5334B I think I want to get one just on principle. Especially once I have these 1992s, I could pick up a faulty 5334B and repair it! I think that could be a lot of fun and save a good bit of money.
>
> I really appreciate all the feedback, folks, and hopefully in another 5-10 years those I'll be able to get my hands on an  SR 620 or a multi-GHz model like the HP 53132A. I have an Agilent E4402B that needs some work....
>
> Thanks all,
> John
>
>> On Mar 14, 2023, at 4:39 PM, Stewart Cobb via time-nuts <time-nuts at lists.febo.com> wrote:
>>
>> I've bought perhaps a dozen HP 5334B counters off ePay for my company labs
>> over the last decade, at prices from about $75 to $225. I've never had a
>> problem with one. Rick built a good box. For various reasons, the B model
>> is a better bet than the A model.
>>
>> If it does everything you need it to do, the 5334B is the counter to get.
>> It's blessedly quiet because it doesn't have or need a fan.
>>
>> Pro tip: you will occasionally see one listed "as is" with the display
>> showing "no osc". Those counters are generally fine. All that message means
>> is that the timebase switch on the back is set to "external" rather than
>> "internal", and the seller doesn't know to flip it back. If you can see
>> that on the photos, don't be afraid.
>>
>> If it's an OCXO model (option 010), it's possible that someone harvested
>> the 10811 OCXO before selling the remainder. I've never seen that, but it's
>> possible. If so, it's a bit tedious to change back to the default internal
>> crystal, but these counters will always work with an external 10 MHz input.
>>
>> Cheers!
>> --Stu
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