Introduction
The Aceco FC3002 is the latest advance in hand-held radio frequency finder / counter. It excels at finding frequencies for
secure monitoring applications. It automatically and instantly tunes ICOM CI-V or AOR receivers to the frequency it finds. It
is compact, truly pocket-sized and is designed for ease of use and reliable performance. It comes complete with internal
NiCd pack, AC wall charger, 7 section telescopic antenna and interface cable.
Specifications
Frequency range: 1 MHz - 3 GHz
Weight: 250 g
Size: 100 mm high x 68 mm wide x 31 mm deep
Impedance: 50 Ohms (BNC Socket)
Case: Stamped aluminum with black anodized finish
Battery: Internal 4 x AA 600 mAH NiCd pack
Power: 9 VDC 300 mA
Timebase: Less than 1 PPM at room temperature
Features
l10 digit Liquid Crystal Display
lLow power consumption (Average 6 hour battery life)
lLED back light
lSupplied with NiCd pack, AC wall charger, telescopic antenna and interface cable
lMeasures frequency and period
lAutomatically holds and tunes ICOM CI-V or AOR receivers
lFilter prevents display of random noise
lHold switch to lock display
lLow battery indicator
lBeeper
l4 selectable gate speeds
lUltra sensitive synchronous detector 16 section bargraph to show RF signal strength
lHigh speed 300 MHz direct counter with 0.1 Hz resolution
Controls
1. Power Switch. This slide switch turns the RF finder on which also initiates a 2 second test of all the LCD segments.
2. Com Switch. This slide switch selects either the ICOM CI-V receivers or the AOR receivers.
3. Range Switch. This should be switched to the 300 MHz position for frequencies between 1 MHz and 300 MHz and
switched to the 3 GHz position for frequencies between 10 MHz and 3 GHz.
4. Lite Switch. This slide switch turns the LCD back light on and off.
5. Filter Switch. Slide the switch to turn the filter on and off.
6. Function Button. This selects the frequency or period. This button has four settings. One each for displaying
frequency or period as these are received, and two settings for automatic hold and tune of the first frequency or period
found.
7. Hold Button. This holds the current display and stops the RF finder from counting.
8. Gate Button. This selects the gate or measurement time. A longer gate time allows counting for longer period and
results in higher accuracy.
9. Calibration. The calibration adjustment opening is located on the front panel of the RF finder. This allows access to
the trimmer capacitor that provides about a 10 PPM adjustment range of the time base oscillator. This is not usually
necessary but to do so read a signal of aknown frequency before adjusting the trimmer for correct frequency display.
If you calibrate at 4.1943 MHz or above then the RF finder will be more accurate.
ACECO FC3002
RF FINDER
