A simple reality test for a volt meter is to measure a fresh
battery. Zinc/carbon or Alkaline should show about 1.56 volts.
(I learned this test from the bias setting instructions for a
Dynakit Stereo 70 amplifier. They built the amp so the test
point read 1.56 volts when the bias is correctly set and
suggested calibrating your meter with a battery. In that era,
the zinc/carbon battery was what ran almost all of the
flashlights (torches for for English speakers) in the world.
73 Bill AE6JV
On 12/23/19 at 11:30 PM, [email protected] (Bob McGraw K4TAX) wrote:
A good, known accurate DVM is an asset to any station. Use it
to determine if the others are accurate. There are several
good brands available. A DVM that is not accurate is worse
than no DVM at all.
My choice of many years ago is my Fluke 77. After I tapped it
with too much voltage, I sent it to Fluke for repair and
calibration. I am confident when I make a measurement it is
accurate without question.
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