[Elecraft] Help me buy a DMM

[Bill Tippett]

KR2Q:
 >I've been using a 30 year old RS VOM for basic continuity checks and
voltage checks (AC mains, batteries), but those in the know say NO NO
NO....get a DMM.

         Your VOM is probably adequate for what you need
in assembling the K3.

"7. Digital Multimeter (DMM) for voltage and resistance checks."

Remember that the K3 boards have already been tested
and calibrated by Elecraft.  You really just need some
simple measurements to verify that you did not make
major mistakes in assembly  (e.g. pinched wires, etc.)
If you really feel you must have a DMM, I doubt you
need much more than the most basic unit.

                                 73,  Bill  W4ZV

P.S.  As a former GM of HP's division responsible for
DMMs, I should suggest you spend $8k for a 3458A.  :-)

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