Re: [Drakelist] Fluke DMM Suggestion
About a year ago, my Fluke 77 (original or mark 0 :-) stopped working. Looking over their current product line, the model 83 and 87 were my choices. I opted to get the 87-5, which is their current model 87 unit. While not exactly inexpensive (I think I paid about $350 for mine) the 77 I had was practically bulletproof, and survived over-current, over- voltage, and over-voltage on the resistance range with only some blown fuses. (These happened several years before the meter finally quit working.) So wasn't really an issue replacing it with another Fluke. I also have a number of other meters (a Wavetek 27XT, an HP 34401m and a bunch of older HP 400 series meters) but I usually use the Fluke. I hope this helps. 73 - Mark N1VQW ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
Re: [Drakelist] Fluke DMM Suggestion
Just wondering why not get another heathkit VTVM? even on ebay, they're not that expensive, but be sure you get the probe... I prefer the bench style as it is easier to read than the portable one on my eyes you just can't beat the VTVM for working on this old stuff. Most of the voltage readings were made with a VTVM at the factory mike Mike, WB8VGE SunLight Energy Systems The Heathkit Shop http://www.theheathkitshop.com/ J e e p o|||o Note: No trees were killed in the sending of this message, but a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced On Mar 22, 2009, at 9:39 AM, Richard Bell wrote: I am shopping for a Fluke DMM to replace my tried and true (but given away – don’t ask!) Heahtkit VTVM. Suggestions welcomed and please not some $500 lab grade instrument. Not looking to purchase one as much as I’m searching for a recommendation. 73, W5BXE ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
[Drakelist] Fluke DMM Suggestion
I am shopping for a Fluke DMM to replace my tried and true (but given away - don't ask!) Heahtkit VTVM. Suggestions welcomed and please not some $500 lab grade instrument. Not looking to purchase one as much as I'm searching for a recommendation. 73, W5BXE ___ Drakelist mailing list Drakelist@zerobeat.net http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist
