[time-nuts] Looking for a Counter

[Robert LaJeunesse]

If you can find an HP 5316B at the right price it would meet your basic needs. 
Takes 1, 5, or 10 MHz for external reference (has 10MHz out). The A and B 
channels are 100MHz rated, optional C channel is 1GHz. The optional TCXO (or 
OCXO) is likely not needed in your case. GPIB might prove handy. I picked up 
mine at Dayton for well under $100, although it did seem to be the "steal of a 
deal" that year.


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From: Chuck Forsberg WA7KGX N2469R caf at omen.com

I would like to get a counter that
    a) has 10 MHz clock input
    b) counts directly to 30 MHz (50 or 145 preferred)

I would like it to be maintainable and well under $100
including shipping.

I have seen Fluke 1953a counters advertised on Ebay.
Is this a good choice or would something else be better?