[Boatanchors] Simpson 260 Series 8 Test Lead Mystery

[Jim Wilhite]

If nothing else works, contact Simpson to see what help they can provide.

http://www.simpsonelectric.com/

I have a Beckman multimeter and have a similar problem.  However, Beckman 
was purchased by another company who redesigned the meter as a low end 
product for the new company.  Now the new leads for Beckman won't work on 
the old.

73  Jim
W5JO

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Pancake" <bpancake at mindspring.com>
To: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 11:59 AM
Subject: [Boatanchors] Simpson 260 Series 8 Test Lead Mystery


> Would greatly appreciate a source as to where I can purchase a pair of 
> test leads for my old-but-newly-acquired Simpson 260 "Series 8" VOM.
>
> The reason I'm having trouble finding test leads is that the test lead 
> connectors in the Simpson "series 8" case are a male NOT a female like 
> every other meter I have. Also, the male pin in the case's sockets is a 
> bit smaller in diameter than the normal banana plug size.
>
> Have checked my local surplus electronic store but no luck. Any help 
> appreciated. 73, Bill, wd0x
>
>