[Elecraft] DMM Recommendations -- Fluke 179?

[Harlan Sherriff]

Ted
As a 32 year metrology lab supervisor, we used MANY Fluke DMM models. I can’t speak highly enough of this manufacturer. Their actual accuracy is usually much better than the published specs. And are very rugged.  I would have no reservations in purchasing one. 

Harlan
K4HES 

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> On Mar 19, 2018, at 11:09 AM, Dauer, Edward <edauer at law.du.edu> wrote:
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> My inexpensive DMM is becoming troublesome – internal rotary switch contacts intermittent, requiring wriggling back and forth before it will give a reading on some ranges.  And it has limited functions
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> Some research suggested the Fluke 179.  I would like to have autoranging, all the usual DMM functions, plus capacitance, diode testing, frequency, and temperature.  Amazon sells it with an accessory kit (the Fluke 179/EDA2) for just under $300.  That’s about four times what the less expensive brands go for.  But on the theory that it’s better to buy the best first and cry only once, is the Fluke 179 worth the price?
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> Ted, KN1CBR
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