[Boatanchors] Heathkit IM-18 VTVM probe

[Kenneth D. Grimm, K4XL]

From: "Mahlon Haunschild" <mahlonhaunschild@cox.net>
Subject: [Boatanchors] Heathkit IM-18 VTVM probe


> Hello, list.
>
> I have a Heath IM-18 VTVM that I'd like to obtain a probe for, or
> perhaps make.  This is one of those probes that has a little switch on
> it to switch a 1 MOhm resistor in/out of line (similar to the RCA
> Voltomyst probes).
>
> Any suggestions/ideas?
>
> regards,
>
> Mahlon - K4OQ

Hi Mahlon,

One of the neatest suggestions that I've seen in a long time can be
found on
http://www.theheathkitshop.com/vtvmprobefix.html
Using the step by step instructions, you can easily do away with the
"special" probe and use an ordinary straight-through probe instead.  The
Heathkit probe was always a source of problems for me and this solves
them all.
Hope you find it interesting if not helpful.

73,
Ken K4XL
k4xl@arrl.net
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