[Boatanchors] need multimeter advice

[Jim Wiley]

The 3466A is a good instrument.  Depending on what you might have to 
pay, you may also want to consider the 3468B or 3478B.  I have one of 
the former, two of the latter.  Exceptional instruments.  The 3478B has 
built-in calibration.  Sometimes these appear at hamfests or eBay for 
under $200 each.  I particularly like the 3478B.  I use them regularly 
on my test bench, and have been most pleased with their ease of 
operation and features.


- Jim, KL7CC



Dick KF4NS wrote:
> Jay, et al,
> In my continued quest for a replacement meter, I  came across one that 
> has my interest. It is a bench model Agilent/HP 3466A at a very good 
> price from one of the surplus dealers (might as well say, 
> Valuetronics).
>
> I like the idea of a bench meter since I have many other handheld. 
> Anybody know about this one and what is the history of the HP models? 
> I have no idea how old this is but the features are what I am looking 
> for.
>
> Let me know.
> 73, Dick KF4NS
> St Petersburg, FL 33714 USA
> Keep The Glow!
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <jcoward5452 at aol.com>
> To: <kf4nsradio at verizon.net>; <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 4:25 PM
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] need multimeter advice
>
>
>   
>> Agilent make decent ones.Nice bright displays you can see across the 
>> room.Check out the used equipment suppliers and renters.
>> Jay
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Dick KF4NS <kf4nsradio at verizon.net>
>> To: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
>> Sent: Tue, Sep 1, 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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