[Boatanchors] need multimeter advice

[Carl]

A Triplett 630 for a VOM and any Fluke for a DVM, even a vintage 8008. The 
630 has a 100K R multiplier range which is often good for basic cap leakage 
tests as well as its intended purpose. It doesnt sub for a real cap tester.

Carl
KM1H



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lloyd KK7IZ" <kk7iz at cox.net>
To: "Dick KF4NS" <kf4nsradio at verizon.net>; <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 4:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] need multimeter advice


> Go back to the 260.
> Thanx
> Lloyd  KK7IZ
> kk7iz at cox.net
> 480-620-7145
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Dick KF4NS" <kf4nsradio at verizon.net>
> To: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 1:05 PM
> Subject: [Boatanchors] need multimeter advice
>
>
>> Ok guys, I know this is likely to start a HUGE thread so please be as
>> brief as possible.
>>
>> Over my 50+ years of electronics I have used so darn many multimeters
>> starting with my first one being a Simpson 260 in the 1950's. My
>> latest one being a Triplett DMM about to give up the ghost, I need to
>> replace it.
>>
>> I want something that is true RMS, has lots of ranges, does not have
>> to be autoranging, is of good accuracy, is sufficiently rugged, large
>> display (not a pocket one) state of the art testing but not interested
>> in computer interface, can be bench or handheld. I do not want to
>> spend my whole month's social security on it but am willing to buy a
>> "GOOD" one.
>>
>> I have looked at ads for Fluke, Mastech, Extech, RSR, BK Precision,
>> Tenma, Amprobe, Protek, and so many others that I never heard of nor
>> can I pronounce the name.
>>
>> Sock it to me!
>>
>> 73, Dick KF4NS
>> St Petersburg, FL 33714 USA
>> Keep The Glow!
>>
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