Hi,

I recently bought a frequency counter, the Watson FC-130 and know from
various postings and the little info I could find about freq counters
in general that their range of coverage is quite limited. The sheet
that comes with mine mentioned that (for example) cordless phones can
be picked up to 12" away. However, when I tried my frequency counter
against my own analog cordless phone, it would only pick up the phone
(when switched on) up to about two inches away.

I'm just wondering, is this typical (ie. is the supplied leaflet
giving 'best-case' scenario only)? I've walked within ten yards of
the local church which broadcasts its services on the CB band (2 miles
listening radius) but didn't lock on to any frequency, even when near
the back of the church (and could see the antenna on top of the
church). I haven't been around anyone with walkie talkies yet to try
the counter against those.

I don't know anyone else with one locally so can't compare results.

Thank you for any advice in advance about this!
...Francis
Dublin, Ireland