[MRCA] Simpson 260 vs VTVM

[Al Klase]

Hi Mark,

If they specified a VTVM it was probably because they thought the input 
resistance of a traditional VOM, 20,000 ohms per volt, would load down 
the circuit too much to get an accurate reading. Fortunately, modern 
digital multimeters, even the 3-dollar ones from Harbor Freight, are 
equivalent to VTVM's.  It takessome mental gymnastics to make up for the 
lack of a swinging needle when peaking an adjustment, but it's just 
annoying not impossible.

Go for it,
Al

On 11/30/2013 2:53 PM, n1jzv at midmaine.com wrote:
> I am attempting an alignment to 51 MHz on a PRC-6 and the manual calls out
> for using a VTVM which I don't have.  I do have at work a few nice new
> Simpson 260 meters and was wondering if they would work.
>
> Thanks
> Mark
> K1HF
>
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