[Boatanchors] need multimeter advice

[D C *Mac* Macdonald]

A couple of times, I have done the "Big Stupid" and
blown one or another fuse in my Fluke 77.  I found
a source for the fuses at something like $2 each and
ordered up five of each value.  Not a problem to
change them out yourself if need be.
 
I also have a pretty nicew Radio Shaft DVM that I
keep on my boat along with a basic tool kit.  I don't
have to worry about leaving it on as it has automatic
shutdown!
 
 
73 - Mac, K2GKK/5
Oklahoma City, OK







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> From: w5jo at brightok.net
> To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Tue, 1 Sep 2009 18:13:16 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] need multimeter advice
>
> Agreed, especially for tuning for peak and the like. but if you
> must have something that is rated at 10-20 K ohms per volt, the 260
> won't do it. Many people sing the praises of name brand meters. If
> you will just look at the accuracy of all of them, you might settle
> for something a bit cheaper.
>
> What counts is accuracy, reliability and cost. Everyone knows Fluke
> is reliable, but I have a 77 that blows the input fuse every time I
> load the 350 watt transmitter on 160 meters if it is turned on but
> not connected to anything. The last time I had it repaired at
> Fluke, they replaced the input fuse and charged me $90.00. That is
> a bit much.
>
> So compare brands and choose for the application. If you are going
> to work on high impedance circuits you will he something other than
> a 260.
>
> Jim/W5JO
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
>> 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
>>