[Boatanchors] Novice questions on buying a suitable meter for boatanchor work

[Richard Knoppow]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Garey Barrell" <k4oah at mindspring.com>
To: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 6:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Novice questions on buying a 
suitable meter for boatanchor work


> Jim -
>
> Yes, the 427A is a very nice meter.  The battery is still 
> available for about $45, but there is room
> for several 'AA' cell holders if you need battery power.
>
> Watch high humidity storage, as I think this is one of the 
> products with individually printed meter
> scales, and they will de-laminate, destroying the meter.
>
> Mine is still on the bench, but I usually end up using the 
> Heathkit IM-13 with the bigger meter!
> (Old eyes)
>
> 73, Garey - K4OAH
> Glen Allen, VA

    The 427A will run quite well on two 9 volt batteries in 
series. The life may not be very long but the batteries are 
easily available and cheap. An adaptor can be made out of a 
couple of 9V connectors from Radio Shack.  Mine have the AC 
power option but will also run on batteries.