[Boatanchors] TO-6A meter internal resistance

[Mahlon Haunschild]

Hello, list.

The saga of my Sprague Tel-Ohmike TO-6A rebuild continues.  Recall that 
the meter in mine is fried.  Today I found a used Triplett 50 uA meter 
with the same size case and a taut band movement to boot (it must have 
been a hundred dollar meter when it was new) and a 100 degree scale arc, 
which is the same as that used on the "stock" meter so no re-scaling 
will be necessary.  $5, and it's mine.  Woot!

Only remaining question is:  does the new meter's internal resistance 
match that of the "stock" meter?  Since mine is open, I can't determine 
this.  So, is there another Good Samaritan out there willing to open up 
his TO-6A and take an ohmmeter to its meter?  Please?

IMPORTANT SAFETY TIP:  Please measure your meter's internal resistance 
through a 5K resistor; that way you won't peg the needle (or worse).  Be 
nice to your meter!

regards (and thanks in advance),

Mahlon - K4OQ