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Old 04-17-2007, 01:08 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hi guys,

I just wanted to ask if anyone knows of a good reliable make/model of an optical tachometer that can read the rpm for 2 and 3 bladed props.

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Hi guys,

I just wanted to ask if anyone knows of a good reliable make/model of an optical tachometer that can read the rpm for 2 and 3 bladed props.


Here is the best by far!

http://www.fromeco.org/atnc_tach.htm

none other compares this thin will take an accurate reading on 2 and 3 blade props from 8 foot
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