[Drake] Multimeter Suggestions for Drake Service

[Cecil Acuff]

As a follow-up to my note...a quick check indicates you should be able to 
own both the HP-3400A and a good Fluke digital hand held multimeter for 
under $200...

Cecil
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cecil Acuff" <chacuff at cableone.net>
To: "Richard Bell" <richfbell at sbcglobal.net>; <Drake at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 1:07 PM
Subject: Re: [Drake] Multimeter Suggestions for Drake Service


> Richard,
>
> You need an analog meter for alignment work.  You just can't peak IF/RF 
> coils and caps with a digital meter..even those with bar graph displays. 
> A simple Simpson 260 is a great tool as is an old HP-3400A.  The HP is my 
> favorite for alignment work.  For voltage reading and measuring resistance 
> a decent Fluke digital works great.  I really think you need both to do 
> the job right.
>
> Just my 2 cents worth...
>
> Cecil
> K5DL
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Richard Bell" <richfbell at sbcglobal.net>
> To: <Drake at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 12:32 PM
> Subject: [Drake] Multimeter Suggestions for Drake Service
>
>
> I know we've been down this path before, but I don't seem to remember the 
> answer.
>
> What would be a good multimeter to be used for servicing our beloved Drake 
> gear?
>
> I know some with say a old school VTVM from Heahkit. Others will say buy a 
> Fluke.
>
> I'm trying to get the retirement test gear in order before I have no funds 
> for this sort of journey.
>
> Feel free to email me off the list, richfbell at sbcglobal.net, if you 
> desire.
>
> TNX & 73 W5BXE
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