[ETO_Alpha] Wanted: Multimeter for an Alpha 76

[Paul Playford]

Be extremely careful with the meter.  The needle pivet bearings are via a
very fine wire extending from each end of the coil.

I have salvaged meters in the past by first locating the metal shaving that
is keeping the coil from locating and then using a wood or plastic stick
move that shaving to an exposed part of the magnet.  Then use a really
sticky tape to remove it.

When the airline destroyed the multimeter in my 76 I did manage to get
another one from Alpha (not cheap) but they do require a rebuildable meter
in exchange.

de Paul, W8AEF

ZF2JL/ZF2TA  FO8DX/FO8PLA  8Q7AA  XZ0A  VU7RG


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Dorchuck W6VY" <w6vy at yahoo.com>
To: <eto_alpha at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 7:21 AM
Subject: [-] [ETO_Alpha] Wanted: Multimeter for an Alpha 76


My recently acquired 76A has been cleaned and reassembled and fired up
  for the first time and my first problem has arisen.  The multimeter is 
stuck.
  I can tap on the meter face and it will move some but not much.  I will 
take
  it out tomorrow and see if I can do anything to fix it but I have my 
doubts.

  Does anyone know where I might find a replacement meter.  I would even
  settle for a for a broken amp if the meter is good(and the price is right) 
without
  tubes or transformer.

  Any ideas or suggestions appreciated.  Everything else is working fine but
  it is really not useable without the multimeter.

  Thanks,
  Bob  W6VY

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