[R-390] OT: Panel Meter Sources?

[Barry]

> Starting with a basic 1mA or 100uA meter movement and adding resistors
> to get the range you want is a tried-and-true method. Almost all the panel
> meters you'll ever see are a basic mA-range movement with a shunt or
> multiplier resistor inside. If you really want
> a nice looking scale, graphics programs and a printer get you a long way.
> I personally believe a hand-drawn scale is more than good enough for 
> anything
> in my shack - although I did work hard on some of my tuning dials to
> make them look nice and sharp, with my best handwriting!
>
> Tim.

That's basically what I did for the pair of meters I have now.  I started 
with a pair of 1A DC Triplet meters and converted one of them to a 15VDC 
meter.  I managed to snag a 0-15V faceplate for it so it looks great.  The 
problem comes for the amp meter.  I wanted something greater than 1A and 
couldn't find a suitable faceplate so I started over.

This little "Signal Corps" Simpson meter is just the ticket; but it leaves 
me wanting that "matching" volt meter.  I may have to settle for a mismatch, 
though.  I'm going to sit back and keep watching for what I want.  Maybe 
I'll find one.

Thanks,
Barry - N4BUQ