[Boatanchors] need multimeter advice

[Rod Hogg]

That's why us 'ole timers like the analog scale of real good VOM
260 - 630 etc.
Have found even the cheap DVMs avail at RadioShack do a darn good job if you
need digits.  Even have some you can hook to a PC.

Rod
KØEQH


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Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 5:30 PM
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Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] need multimeter advice

Fluke 8840A/AF. I have a few! Love the bright blue VFD. Also love the GPIB,
very useful.  One thing I don't love is after taking a voltage measurement,
the display doesn't go back to zero volts when you disconnect the probes.
Apparently the input is so high impedance that the charge remains on the
instrument. You have to short the probes to get zero again. I am told this
is a feature. But for my use, not so useful. Aside from that I really like
it! Has offset capability, and you can adjust the speed at which it takes
measurements (1/sec 10/sec, 100/sec) and other neat features.

73 Eugene W2HX
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