[NLRS] Current display for $8 - GO Harbor Freight!

[John (JK) Kalenowsky, K9JK]

Further to Doug's discovery of these items and sharing them with 
the reflector.

They ARE viewable on Harbor Freight's web site:

30 Amp 
http://www.harborfreight.com/30-amp-automotive-fuse-circuit-tester-67724.html

and the 20 Amp 
http://www.harborfreight.com/20-amp-automotive-fuse-circuit-tester-67725.html

While they do look like 4-digit (or 3-1/2 digit?) displays, it 
appears that only 3-digits are used, so resolution is 'only' 0.1 
amps but they look like they are nicely packaged. I noted an 
identification of the battery as an "A23 Alkaline" which is a 
little 'unusual' and may be relatively 'pricey' to replace.

It ALSO appears that the 20 Amp version may have it's plug 
portion sized for the "Mini-ATC" fuses and the 30 Amp version 
plug portion is sized for the "Full Size ATC" fuses.

The price on the web is $9.99 each so that $7.99 price may be 
local to stores in the Twin Cities area (but I *will* be 
checking at my favorite HF in the Chicago area neck of the 
woods!).

Disclaimer - I have no relation with Harbor Freight other than 
as a (mostly) satisfied customer.

73, JK

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Douglas H Reed" <n0nas at amsat.org>
To: <nlrs at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, June 03, 2011 01:16
Subject: [NLRS] Current display for $8


>
>
> FYI, the new Harbor Freight flyer lists an "Automotive Fuse 
> Circuit
> Tester" on sale for $7.99, regular $14.99.
>
> The picture shows a small module with a three digit display, 
> one model
> (67725) rated at 20 amps, the other (67724) rated at 30 amps. 
> I'm
> guessing it is designed to plug into an flat blade style fuse 
> holder.
> This is interesting since you can't buy a simple LCD display 
> for that
> price. This might be a useful addition to your test equipment. 
> The
> only downside is it requires an internal battery.
>
> They are also showing a Digital Angle Gauge on sale for $20, 
> regular
> $30. The picture shows a 4 digit display in a module a bit 
> larger than
> 2" square with a magnetic base. I don't know if this one can 
> be
> separated into sensor and display modules like the Sears 
> levels. It
> might work if you need a remote elevation readout for an 
> antenna or
> 10GHz project.
>
> 73, Doug Reed, N0NAS.