Multimeter Recommendations
Feb 20, 2019 10:26:46 #
RS had a good one fer about $25.. My son stole my simpson 260 years ago, and had a 269 [100,000 o/v] which di not hold up long for general use.. The RS [import, brand X was pretty tough..
Feb 20, 2019 15:58:43 #
Have you checked it's battery? That may be all that is the matter with it. If it is the battery, you may have to open up the case to replace it. I have a small one my dad gave me when I moved from home. It is almost 40 years old now.
Feb 20, 2019 16:28:18 #
only need the battery fer measuring continunity (ohms). fer volts/current battery not necessary...most have two 1.5 & 9v de k2lck
Feb 20, 2019 16:56:45 #
ek2lckd wrote:
only need the battery fer measuring continunity (ohms). fer volts/current battery not necessary...most have two 1.5 & 9v de k2lck
Always a pleasure to see old timers (no offense intended) and hams on the forum who know what a VOM is.
Best wishes and 73
de K4CKB
Feb 20, 2019 17:55:27 #
bobforman wrote:
Hi, As I stated, this one is brand new with new batteries. Plus the new leather case which is discontinued and hard to find.I'm unfamiliar with the 310 ....... What's your price?
The meter is listed on Amazon. I am asking $100 plus shipping for both. I accept PayPal.
Here is the Manual.
Feb 21, 2019 12:24:04 #
BTW, digital meters suck, try using one to peak or dip, you will go krazy.... the cheap RS vom had a buzzer fer continunity,neat!
Mar 9, 2019 08:56:32 #
TriX wrote:
The Simpson is still very usable. The only issue is the battery used on the high resistance ranges that can be hard to find.
If I remember correctly the Simpson 260 uses 1 D battery and 1 9V battery.
Mar 9, 2019 08:59:33 #
John Lash wrote:
We use Fluke too. Pay the price and cry once...
I have 5 or 6 fluke meters, No more. I have 4 of them on my desk at work. I have 3 of them in my home closet. and 1 of them on my shelf at home.
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