[Test-Equipment] meter readings

[DW Holtman]

Brooke,

Thank you for taking the time to send great info. It really does help.

Best,
DW Holtman

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brooke Clarke" <brooke at pacific.net>
To: "Discussion of Electronic Test Equipment" 
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Sent: Thursday, October 11, 2007 12:48 PM
Subject: Re: [Test-Equipment] meter readings


> Hi John:
>
> I've seen military manuals where an analog multimiter with low input 
> inpdeance is specified for a given test and the acceptable range of 
> readings DOES take into account the meter loading of the circuit.  In 
> these cases using a modern meter may give wrong information.
>
> Have Fun,
>
> Brooke Clarke, N6GCE
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>
> WB6BLV Central California wrote:
>> I suspect if the manual says 3 volts you should read 3 volts with a 
>> higher
>> impedance meter.  It is highly unlikely that the value was 'fudged' to 
>> allow
>> for loading effects!
>>
>> John
>> WB6BLV at inreach.com
>>
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