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 PIC 18F4550 400MHZ LCD Frequency Counter

 FC3-0915: 50/500MHZ PIC18F4550 Counter & RF Meter
 

 

Project by:

Tony / I2TZK, Frank / K7SFN , Dinesh / VU2FD

FC3-0915 : Frequency Counter & RF Meter 

This Project is now Revised to FC3-0718


Interesting features of this project:

1. USB or DC12V Powered

2. Measures RF Level using AD8307

3. Count frequency From 1- 50MHZ and 80 to 500MHZ

4. 2 x 16 LCD Display with BL

5. RF measurement in dbm, vpp and rms

6. 50 ohms input impedance for both ranges

7. Frequency "off-sets" set by PC program.

8. Free PIC Firmware & PC WIN Software by Tony/I2TZK


Counter is designed on a double sided PTH Board and works on USB Power or with external DC12V. 

FC3 is designed and developed for Radio Amateurs looking for economical frequency counter which can measure RF signal Level at the same time. 

Analog Device's AD8307 is used to measure RF level accurately in DBm, Vpp or RMS. 

Counter works with PC or as a Stand-alone. PC Connection is auto detected. FC3 auto switces from USB to DC12V. auto

Front panel push buttons are provided for RF Meter Menu and HF/VHF Frequency measurement modes.

A PC program, specially designed for FC3 by Tony/I2TZK provides configuration of IF Off-sets and AD8307 related parameter configuration thru USB interface.

FC3 Complete KIT is supplied with SMT parts pre-soldered on PCB: AD8307, ERA3SM/SGA, 74VHC, BFR and MC12080 

"Assembled" FC3 is available to senior radio amateurs at the price of a Kit. (Free assembly)

 
Completed Frequency Counter: FC3-0915

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FC3-0915 Another View:  

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LCD HF/VHF Mode and RF Meter LCD Menu:
HF 1S Gate Mode
 
HF 10S Gate Mode
  
VHF (100 to 500MHZ) Divide by 10 MODE
 
2MTR Signal Measurement:
 Some commands may only be set from PC Software
 FC3-0915 Schematic & Documents:
 
FC3-0915  50/500MHZ Frequency Counter Document
        
FC3-0915 Schematic & Parts List  
       
FC3 User Guide  
       
FC3-0915 Schematic CPU JPG
    Input JPG
       
 Datasheets
       
PIC18F4550  
BFR93A  
74VHC00  
AD8307  
SGA3486  
ERA3SM  
 
 PC Config Software
 
FC3 PC Software and PIC18F4550 hex by Tony / I2TZK V2.04
For future FW/SW Updates, Please visit I2TZK Web Site
 
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