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

[Zack Widup]

It seems like there are a lot of eBay auctions for this meter:

300540626604
260822783043
320733319375
280711364128

Looks like the prices average to around $35. Most are "Buy It Now" wit free
shipping.

73, Zack W9SZ


On Mon, Jul 25, 2011 at 2:11 PM, lee <pulsarxp at embarqmail.com> wrote:

> 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, &amp; 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
> >
> >
>
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