I got one of these:
and one of these:
Threw in a BNC to SMA adapter for my probes and I have a decent little 8 digit freq. counter that can be calibrated for less than $25. It would also show you where your 979 is TX'ing.
Blue RF Signal Frequency Counter Cymometer Tester 0.1-60MHz 20MHz ~ 2400MHZ+case | eBay
Independent double-IF design, adjust the minimum frequency step of 100 Hz, frequency range 0 ~ 99.9999 MHz, can be set to increase or decrease the IF frequency mode. The settings are automatically saved, boot directly call.
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IPX IPEX UFL plug to SMA female 2hole Panel M3 Screw RG178 Coax Cable Kable FPV | eBay
12~ IPX IPEX UFL. 4 Way uFL plug to u.FL Socket SMD Black PCB RF113 cable IPX IPEX male female RF. MHF4 MHF 4 plug right angle RA to U.FL UFL on PCB Pigtail Coaxial Coax cable IPX. MHF4 to MHF4 plug right angle Pigtail Coaxial cable Kable WFL IPX4 RF 50ohm IPEX.
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Threw in a BNC to SMA adapter for my probes and I have a decent little 8 digit freq. counter that can be calibrated for less than $25. It would also show you where your 979 is TX'ing.