[Elecraft] K3: am I missing something re: DMM

[Ed Muns]

> So I just finished scanning the assembly manual (and the KPA manual).
> I found just 6 times where a "measurement" is called for 
> using a multimeter (all found in the assembly manual, none in 
> the KPA manual).
>  And all six are just resistance checks (2 on page 32, 1 on 
> page 41, 3 on page 42).  So tell me why I should spend more 
> than $10 for a DMM to do this?  Will my 30 year old RS VOM 
> "do the job?"

If all you want a DMM for is to complete those six steps then even $10 may
be too much to spend.  (dry humor)  Certainly, your "30 year old RS VOM"
will suffice.  Beyond getting the K3 assembled, I imagine the advice you're
getting relates to selection of a very handy tool to have available in
general.  Everyone should have an adequate one and your current VOM may
still be fine, if not as convenient and fancy as the newer digital models.

73,
Ed - W0YK