Can I use a frequency counter in a receiver??

[Hacdrag]

I'm looking at something like this - https://www.amazon.com/Acxico-Accuracy-Frequency-Counter-Tester/dp/B09MMY3CV1/ - which I assume is meant for transmitters. Would this work as a frequency readout for a radio? Could I put it in the circuit just before the amplification stage?

 

[ronsimpson]

In the receiver you measure the local oscillator. That works but you will be off by the IF frequency. So, when I got my counter like that years ago it came with the ability to be offset by 10.7mhz or 455khz for use in a receiver.

If you post the receiver circuit, we can show you where to connect the counter.

This is a common thing done in HAM radios.
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