[Hallicrafters] My First Boat Anchor Restoration: SX101 MkIII

Jason Hissong jhissong at gmail.com
Tue Nov 15 11:51:08 EST 2011


Glad I mentioned the meter I had.  Looks like I need to find a VTVM
like a Heathkit or an HP previously mentioned.

So much to learn!  It is a different world.

Jason N8XE

On 11/15/11, rbethman <rbethman at comcast.net> wrote:
> Pay careful attention to the MANUAL!
>
> AC is read with a 1000 Ohm/Volt meter!  DC is read with a VTVM!
>
> There is a BIG difference.
>
> The B+ is 280VDC.  It will bite you worse than 120/240 VAC!  DC WILL
> cause the muscle(s) to clamp down.  If you get it in the palm, and are
> grounded, you will NOT be able to let go!
>
> This is different than AC.
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