[Test-Equipment] Need recommendation for accurate low level DVM

[Richard Knoppow]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eric Lemmon" <wb6fly at verizon.net>
To: "'Discussion of Electronic Test Equipment'" 
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Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 8:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Test-Equipment] Need recommendation for 
accurate low level DVM


> John,
>
> My vote is for a basic Fluke 87.  The rugged yellow 
> "glove" makes it almost
> indestructible, since you can reverse the meter in it to 
> protect the display
> during transportation.  It is a true-RMS meter with 4.5 
> digits, so it gives
> dependable and consistent readings on AC, and it can 
> measure down in the
> millivolt range.  It's not cheap, but it will serve you 
> well.
>
> 73, Eric Lemmon WB6FLY
>
     I have a Tektronix DMM254  which must be quite similar 
to the above. True RMS, 4.5 digits and will measure 
frequency, capacitance, diode drop, as well as VOM.  Same 
mounting except the boot is black. Meter can be turned 
backward in it.  I have no idea of the relative merits of 
Fluke vs: Tektronix.


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Richard Knoppow
Los Angeles
WB6KBL
dickburk at ix.netcom.com