Many thanks to all who responded to my query on what might be the best
multimeter to purchase. I went with the Fluke model 179 DMM and
recently purchased one as a package on eBAY and awaitng delivery
sometime next week.
I looked hard at the model 87V but found it to be way out of my price
range
I'm sure you won't be sorry with your decision, Doug!!
73 de Mark - N9WYS
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From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com On Behalf Of Doug Fitts
Many thanks to all who responded to my query on what might be the best
multimeter to purchase. I went with the Fluke model 179 DMM
At 5/24/2007 14:34, you wrote:
The Fluke 87 is an excellent instrument, just be aware there are 5
different versions out there - the current model being V (five). I've had
a IV (four) for several years and love it.
John
I don't like the 87. It keeps turning itself off at the worst times, to
In that price range, a Fluke 179 will do nicely. If you can find a clean,
working Fluke 87 III or 87 V under $200 get it instead. If you can find a
clean, working Fluke 189 that would be the best of my suggestions to get.
As a beta tester for Fluke I have thoroughly tested these and other
, 2007 11:13 AM
Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Multimeter
In that price range, a Fluke 179 will do nicely. If you can find a clean,
working Fluke 87 III or 87 V under $200 get it instead. If you can find a
clean, working Fluke 189 that would be the best of my suggestions to get
I have need of a battery operated portable digital multimeter. I have
a Simpson 260 analog meter and a bench ac operated Simpson 464-4
digital meter. I would prefer a Fluke digital portable multimeter.
Yes, I have checked eBAY and there are over 400 Fluke meters of
various models and
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I have need of a battery operated portable digital multimeter. I have
a Simpson 260 analog
Doug,
I bought a Fluke 175 DMM from Fry's Electronics... They also have a webpage
for online ordering if you don't have a Fry's near your home. IMHO, the best
investment I've made as far as a meter goes. And under $200 (but not much)
so it meets your specs.
Here's a link:
I wouldn't even waste my time unless it was a Fluke-87. Problem is
they are $350, but well worth it.
On 5/24/07, Doug W7FDF [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have need of a battery operated portable digital multimeter. I have
a Simpson 260 analog meter and a bench ac operated Simpson 464-4
digital
There are about 30 different 87 series Flukes on ebay right now under $100.
One is at $100 plus shipping and ends in about 3 hours.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Fluke-87-Handheld-Digital-True-RMS-Multimeter_W0QQitemZ190114922987QQihZ009QQcategoryZ25412QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
There a couple more with about
: Thursday, May 24, 2007 3:54 PM
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There are about 30 different 87 series Flukes on ebay right now under $100.
One is at $100 plus shipping and ends in about 3 hours.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Fluke-87-Handheld-Digital-True-RMS
: [Repeater-Builder] Multimeter for $2.99
In my personal opinion, a digital meter is worthless for tuning -
anything.
Neil McKie - WA6KLA
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In my personal opinion, a digital meter is worthless for tuning -
anything.
Neil McKie - WA6KLA
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At 12/27/2005 04:23 PM, you wrote:
I have a Harbor Freight store about 2 miles from me
I had one of the Centech cheapies and didn't bother
replacing it after it died. The AC volts scale was way
off on it from the day I opened the box...
118vAC on my Fluke DVM or my Simpson 260 read
124v on
I disagree, I have had many repeater partys with my Fluke 87 and it has always come through.On 12/27/05, Neil McKie
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:In my personal opinion, a digital meter is worthless for tuning -
anything.Neil McKie - WA6KLAYahoo! Groups Links* To visit your group on the web, go
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Multimeter for $2.99I disagree, I have had many
repeater partys with my Fluke 87 and it has always come through
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I have a Harbor Freight store about 2 miles from meI had one of the Centech cheapens and didn't
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