[Lowfer] L/c meter for $35 on ebay

[lee]

I use my AADE meter only for small inductance and capacitance.  I use 
another cheap meter if higher inductances and capacitances but this is not 
very often.  I never have had a problem with the AADE if I didn't zero thre 
meter before use.  I see nothing in their literature warning you to zero 
before use other then for calibration.  This Chinese meter warns you to zero 
the meter or you could/would  damage the meter.  Big difference.

Bye the way,  I don't see this Chinese meter listed for $35.  It is sold for 
$50 with free shipping or goes out to bid plus shipping on the other 
auctions.  In short, you most likely are going to pay $50.00 for it with 
shipping.  I'd rather buy a US product where the company can help you when 
you need a part such as a replacement case or other part.  I just love my 
AADE so much,  I would never consider using something else.  I use my AADE 
almost as much as a volt/ohm meter.

Lee, w0vt

-----Original Message----- 
From: Paul Daulton
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 1:52 PM
To: Discussion of the Lowfer (US,European, & UK) and MedFer bands
Subject: Re: [Lowfer] L/c meter for $35 on ebay

Lee I dont see where that is a problem, I have to zero the AADE
meter(leads open on cap function,shorted on inductance) each time I use
the meter to get an accurate reading. The AADE meter may be damaged if
connected to a cap with a charge.
Paul k5wms

Quoting lee <pulsarxp at embarqmail.com>:
> You have got to be kidding!  It says you must zero the meter before 
> testing
> a cap or inductor or you risk damaging it's PC board!  How long do you 
> think
> it will take before you forget to do this?  I would not want to own
> something with that stipulation.  I don't have to worry about this with my
> AADE LC meter.
>
> Lee, w0vt
>
>