[Elecraft] DMM Recommendations

[Jim Wiley]

Chuck -


A couple of months ago I picked up a Velleman DVM, Model DVM890.  It is 
a 3 1/2 digit, manual range instrument.  It does all the usual functions 
(Ohms, DC Volts, AC Volts), plus capacitance, temperature (it comes with 
a probe), transistor Hfe, diode checking, AC and DC amperes (to 20 
amperes), and audio frequency to 20 KHz.  The temperature probe works 
from -50 to +1000 degrees C ( -60 to +1800 degrees F).  I use it to 
check temperatures of soldering irons and my solder pot. 


It does not do  inductance.  But, for my money,  it rates as a very good 
buy.  About the same size as a Fluke 8020.   It has HUGE  (1 inch 
character height) display digits - good for us old guys <grin>.


Accuracy wise, it compares nicely with my Hewlett Packard 3478A units.


I did a quick Google search, and came up with the following link, 
advertising a unit for $49.00 + postage.  


http://www.ba-electronics.com/dvm890.htm


You may be able to find a better price by doing a more extensive search. 
or perhaps find a local dealer that will match that price. .


73


- Jim, KL7CC

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gehringc at charter.net wrote:

>I would like to see some recommendations for a Digital Multimeter.  The Fluke 187 is a little out of my range but something between my Walmart $29.95 special and the Fluke would be nice.
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>73 KI4DGH
>Chuck G.
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