[ARC5] Reviving squealing "command" receivers (re-capping)

[Michael A. Bittner]

My experience with VOM-type DMMs when measuring complex impedances such presented by a leaky capacitor is that they contunuously cycle and never settle down to a constant reading.  Probably has to due with the auto-ranging.  I keep a simple little analog VOM for quick leakage measurements, but the best device IMHO is the ZM-11.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Richard Schumann 
  To: arc5 at mailman.qth.net 
  Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2011 12:46 PM
  Subject: Re: [ARC5] Reviving squealing "command" receivers (re-capping)


  Well, all this talk about checking capacitors has motivated me to purchase an inexpensive unit that will do the job.

  For those of us on a 'Harbor Freight' budget, do they or another source have a reasonably priced DMM or something accurate enough to get the job done?

  I have seen some DMM threads on this or the glowbugs group, but my interest has now been piqued and now I'm paying a little better attention.  

  Something small not requiring too much real estate on the 'ol bench.

  Thanks for any input from the group!

  Richard  kn7sfz in Orygun