[Drake] When buying used gear...

[Al Parker]

HI guys,
    Here's a link to the ESR meter I use, a kit, easy build, recommended by
Drake list friend.  It works great, low price, good tech support avail. for
checkout if any problem.  Has other uses for very low R (.0l ohm) checking.
http://www.anatekcorp.com/testequipment/esr.htm
(no connection other than a satisfied user)
73,
Al, W8UT
New Bern, NC
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http://www.thecompendium.net/radio/
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Ed Tanton" <n4xy@earthlink.net>

> You can check most electrolytics with an ESR meter. I THINK they work by
> pulsing an AC signal through the cap, and converting the results to a DC
> meter reading of ohms vs capacitance with green/yellow/red ranges. I got
> one recently that was over-priced (definitely made in Taiwan or China-and
> certainly not by their best craftsmen) considering the REALLY poor
> quality... BUT it works like a million bux, and I guess that's the bottom
> line, isn't it?!!!> 73 Ed Tanton N4XY <n4xy@earthlink.net>