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

Project by:

Tony / I2TZK, Frank / K7SFN , Dinesh / VU2FD


FC3-0718A: Frequency Counter & RF Meter 

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
(Future Option: TFT)

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

9. Board supports 2x16LCD and 3.2" TFT with FW change


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 switches from USB to DC12V. 

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, 74VHC00, BFR93A and MC12080 

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

 
Completed Frequency Counter: FC3-0718A

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FC3-0718A Board View: 

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Note: Components not installed in above picture are "TFT Version" Specific and not included with 2x16LCD Kits
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. In latest FW Update (2.04)  some LCD screen details may have been changed too.
 FC3-0718A Schematic & Documents:
 
FC3-0718A  50/500MHZ Frequency Counter Document
        
FC3-0718A Schematic & Parts List  
       
FC3 User Guide for FC3-0915/0718A  
       
FC3-0718A Schematic CPU JPG
    Input JPG
       
 Datasheets
       
PIC18F4550  
BFR93A  
74VHC00  
AD8307  
SGA3486  
ERA3SM  
 
 PC Config Software
 
Last Version FC3-0915 web page is here
FC3 PC Software and PIC18F4550 hex by Tony / I2TZK V2.04
For future FW/SW Updates, Please visit I2TZK Web Site
 

 GLOBAL SALES
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FC3-0718A:  50/500MHZ 2x16 LCD Frequency Counter and RF Meter Complete kit

59.00

Parts List for FC3-0718A
 
 You can select at checkout:
Free Assembled for Senior Radio Amateurs
Case colors
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