Use a Oscilloscope for a Ham radio Frequency test?
1992dodge asked:
I got my first HF radio yesterday. I just finished building my MFJ cub. To Aline the frequency you need a receiver. I have a oscilloscope at my school that I can use. Could I use that in some way to find the frequency that i’m transmitting at. The only receiver I have is the MFJ cub that I need to Aline. It’s 17 meter. Thanks if anyone can help
Could I use a frequency counter to aline the radio?
I got my first HF radio yesterday. I just finished building my MFJ cub. To Aline the frequency you need a receiver. I have a oscilloscope at my school that I can use. Could I use that in some way to find the frequency that i’m transmitting at. The only receiver I have is the MFJ cub that I need to Aline. It’s 17 meter. Thanks if anyone can help
Could I use a frequency counter to aline the radio?
A scope won’t do it. But presumably, you’re licensed for transmitting on 17 meters so you must be aware of other hams in your area–many will have an HF radio that will do the job for you. If don’t know of anyone, go to the web site below, put your Zip code in the search window at the upper left, and you’ll find every ham in that Zip code. Someone will definitely be willing to help you line up the Cub.
Followup: yes, a counter would be ideal.