[Elecraft] dmm vs vom

[Bill W5WVO]

Jim,
Using an old-type VOM is not a good idea because the instrument's input is
fairly low-impedance and can thereby compromise accuracy, especially when
measuring at a high-impedance node. DMMs are ubiquitous and can be purchased
at any Lowe's or Home Depot for around $20 or less. Throwing a little more
money at it gets you more bells and whistles, but it won't be significantly
more accurate.

Bill W5WVO
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jim Hoge
  To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
  Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 12:02 PM
  Subject: [Elecraft] dmm vs vom


        Hi all,

        Is there any problem using a VOM instead of a DMM to perform the
resistance checks while building the K3? I have yet to make it fully into
the modern era and to that end, do not have a DMM.

        Tnx es 73,
        Jim W5QM



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