Re: [drakelist] DMM recommendation

[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You might want to keep your eyes open for one of the Heath VTVMs Hi Garey, And somewhere on the internet was rebuilding instructions (or have it done) for the probes I believe I found the article somehow through the drakelist. Carl WD8NHK **Get the

Re: [drakelist] DMM recommendation

FYI to the group I too have a heath VTVM that I use frequently for receiver alignment and other uses. The probe is rarely included when you find one of the many versions (cosmetically) of pretty much the same design. The probe designed for these VTVM's is not necessary. The best thing to do i

Re: [drakelist] DMM recommendation

"Chuck Grandgent" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- My .02 worth - I appreciate the comments on the value of an analog meter in some situations. That said, I have to say I've had a Velleman DVM890 for

[drakelist] So true

Bob W7AVK <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Interesting post. http://www.walletpop.com/specials/top-25-things-vanishing-from-america?icid=200100397x1205860662x1200271493 Check number 16. Sorry t

Re: [drakelist] DMM recommendation

Garey Barrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Carl - All the "probe" needs to be is to have a 1M resistor _at the probe tip_, for DC measurements only. Worst case you can make a probe and have a

Re: [drakelist] DMM recommendation

Mike Bryce <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- let a heathkit collector pop in here for a second... the use of a 1/4" stereo plug is not a good idea either. the original plug had a really wide band be

Re: [drakelist] DMM recommendation

I would be interested in seeing what info you have on the probe changes. Dick - Original Message - From: David & Chris Drake To: drakelist@zerobeat.net Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2008 9:44 AM Subject: Re: [drakelist] DMM recommendation FYI to the group I too have a heath V

[drakelist] Re: Dmm recomendations

Many thanks for all of the info folks. I've ordered a Fluke 115 which I'm sure will satisfy my needs for quite some time. BTW, I do not yet have a Drake but would like to acquire a 2-line (I only work cw) when I finish with current products. Thanks -- Alan

Re: [drakelist] DMM recommendation

Garey Barrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Mike - Absolutely, I had forgotten about that. I don't know of any source for that plug in these days where 50V is considered HIGH VOLTAGE!! :-) Es

Re: [drakelist] So true/so subjective

ron <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Bob W7AVK wrote: Bob W7AVK <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Inte

Re: [drakelist] DMM recommendation

Dick, Here's the link to the probe fix. If you have a good probe with your heathkit, then use it. You can also make one if so inclined and are the industrious sort. Also, I think B&K made a similar probe with the resistor installed and you could switch it in and out at or near the probe tip.

Re: [drakelist] DMM recommendation

Tom Swisher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Jul 16, 2008, at 10:47 PM7/16/08, Garey Barrell wrote: You might want to keep your eyes open for one of the Heath VTVMs, some of which have huge mete

Re: [drakelist] DMM recommendation

Ron Wagner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- So how does a Heath VTVM compare to a RS FET VOM? Mine has similar or better charactistices to a VTVM. I guess I am too young as I never used a VTVM, bu

[drakelist] 7 and 9 pin plug source needed

"Jim Pruitt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Does anyone know of an economical source for 7 and 9 pin tube plugs like the Amphenol 86-896? I am looking for plugs to make a couple solid tubes and b