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Old 6th Jun 2017, 10:40 pm   #1
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Default Black Star frequency counter

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I have been looking out for a frequency counter and have seen one offered at a good price. It's a Black Star 1325 model 1.3GHz, and I would be interested in other members thoughts on purchasing this item. I recently purchased a Heathkit RF-1U signal generator, which I know is very basic but will do for me. Back to the Black Star, I cant find any information on the web regarding this model, except for the Apollo 100 and Meteor 100-600 and 1000 range. Ed.
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Old 6th Jun 2017, 10:59 pm   #2
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Default Re: black star frequency counter

Manual here: http://docs-europe.electrocomponents...6b80078cfe.pdf

I've had a black star counter in the distant past and it was good. No problems with it. Looking at the above it has Hi-Z and Lo-Z inputs, does 1.3GHz and has very good sensitivity. It's one of their higher end models by the looks.

As with all old Black Star / Thurlby / Thandar equipment make sure it hasn't had batteries leaked inside it!

Heathkit RF-1U is a classic bit of kit. Dial calibration is usually way off though. Definitely worth using it with a counter.
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Old 6th Jun 2017, 11:29 pm   #3
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Thanks for the link and the thumbs up I can now proceed with confidence. Ed.
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Old 7th Jun 2017, 2:01 am   #4
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I've got the 600Mhz version here, but have only had it for a couple of months although it's evidently years old.

Must say, though, I'm very happy with it.
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Old 7th Jun 2017, 8:01 am   #5
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If you don't have the user manual it's in this thread along with the service manual.

https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...ad.php?t=48608

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Old 8th Jun 2017, 4:22 pm   #6
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I've had a 1325 since new, and it's been brilliant. Still going, used it yesterday.

Would recommend.

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Old 9th Jun 2017, 5:56 pm   #7
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Yes, must agree, I have had a Black Star Meteor 600 for more (probably much more) than 25 years and it's been totally reliable. Easy to use too, and quite sensitive.
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Old 10th Jun 2017, 2:06 am   #8
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Thanks everyone for your recommendations and links I ordered the 1325 along with a racal 9300 millivolt meter hopefully they will be delivered next week. Cheers. Ed.
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