[Boatanchors] VTVM Choices

[CEMILTON at aol.com]

GA gents and ladies.............
 
Some have already mentioned these but I'll add my $0.02 worth by echoing  the 
comments made about the  RCA WV-98 series as being one fine  meter.  Mirrored 
scale, large meter face and dependable operation over many  years are key 
points.
 
There are RF probes available for the WV-98x meters but don't despair if  you 
cannot locate one.  Just build it.  Simple, easy and works fb for  the 
average ham use.
 
That said, I would be remiss if I didn't also point out that the EICO and  
HEATH VTVM's are not too shabby for average, everyday use.
 
I have one of the HEATH IM-13's that performs just fine.  I recently  sold a 
local ham one of the early HEATH V-5 units so that he could perform  
measurements on his newly acquired Heath SB-series rigs.  That old VTVM  still worked 
just fine and was accurate enough for his needs.  
 
One can find any of the above from $10 on up.  A local  ham friend just 
bought a WV-98 from that not-to-be-named source for ~  $75.   It's a looker, and it 
works fb.
 
Gud luck with ur pursuit of a good meter.
 
73 de W4MIL
 
Chuck