One of the characteristics I look for is response time / refresh time /
time to read. It is much easier to make adjustments that depend on
measured voltage or resistance if the meter quicks refreshes the
readings. Some multimeters, especially some of the Flukes, are
excellent in this regard. For example Fluke 170 series will detect open
and short conditions as short as 250 micro seconds. It also has a loud
beeper and I find it to be a great continuity checker.
Regards,
Raj, N2RD
K2 #5613
John Young wrote:
Paul
I think meters are like shirts - one size does NOT fit all. I have
my 20 year old Fluke 73, several $2.99 Harbor Freight DMMs and some in
between. Each fills a need. In the case of the Harbor Freight it is
almost cheaper to buy a new meter than replace the 9v battery. When
you blow up a cheap meter you can just pull out a spare and get back
to work.
73 John
WA8KNE
Paul Neuman wrote:
I looking to purchase a decent DMM and would appreciate any
recommendations of specific models. I've had two crappy Radio Shack
DMMs blow up on me. Each time I bought one, I promised myself it was
only until I could get something good ordered and then promptly put
it off. Well now I'm DMM-less again and I'm in the middle of
installing my 3080 option.
I'm looking through the Mouser catalog and there are so many
choices. I guess I can't go wrong with a Fluke. Would like
something for <$100 but I don't want to be buying one again in two
months.
No HV or special requirements. Thanks in advance.
Paul
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