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write your own review of the DDS 0-21Mhz Norcal FCC-2 and FCC-1.
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KG8LB
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 16, 2011 05:16
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It Works AND !
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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It works well . The FCC-1 is a stand alone frequency counter that is quite useful on it's own. Programable offsets and pre-scaling allow you to use this as a freq display with older analog receivers and transmitters. You can program multiple offsets for different bands and applications. They are switch selectable. Add the FCC-2 and you now have a VFO with the same programming power. You can use the VFO in transceive with the required offsets and still display your actual operating frequency . These are PLUSSES not MINUSES when scoring this fine product. The surface mount components make for a solid, compact package as well as holding the cost down to a very reasonable level.
The reason the counter (FCC-1) is offered seperately is because it has uses as a stand alone counter. You can then ADD the DDS VFO if you have an application for the FCC-2. Nothing radical or non-sensical there.
I have built 6 of the FCC-1 and a pair of the FCC-2. They are well worth buying when NorCal offers them up.
All in all this is a very good package that can also serve as a basis for an excellent signal generator. The individual offerings allow the buyer to buy only what he needs.
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KC5EJT
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Rating: 3/5
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Jan 3, 2010 09:36
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Works But?
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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There are lots of SMT parts, I don't know why the simple R's and C's have to be surface mount. I understand that the DDS chip is only avaiable that way, but the other parts could be through hole.
But with some help from my grandson, who has better eyes and a steady hand, we managed to get it together, and working.
Also I am quite puzzled as to why it is sold as an accessory to a frequency counter?? This is quite confusing. There is no need for a frequency counter when you have a DDS, the DDS simply generates the frequency you ask it to generate and thats that. But for some confusing reason, you have to get thier frequency counter kit, then add this DDS.
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KD7RDZI2
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 8, 2008 04:52
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quality product
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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although the frequency range is limited to 21Mhz for the FCC-2, the kits FCC-2 and FCC-1 are easy to assemble and work very well indeed.
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