I was able to find the manufacturer and part number for the lock/key (found it in the service manual)
Rolsecure 5017-04-2 Key no. 850 Datron PN# 700115 It looks like the lock will have to come out. The online seller was helpful but unable to find a suitable blank locally. I will drop it off on Thursday and hopefully have something by Friday at a local locksmith (including picture from auction). If I am successful, I can help get copies made for other 1271/1281 owners. Todd On Sun, Nov 1, 2015 at 8:30 PM, Tom Miller <tmiller11...@verizon.net> wrote: > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Todd Micallef" <tmical...@gmail.com> > To: "Discussion of precise voltage measurement" <volt-nuts@febo.com> > Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2015 8:23 PM > Subject: Re: [volt-nuts] Wavetek 1281 - Calibration Key > > > Unfortunately, when I had my keys made for the 4700, I took the lock out of >> a broken 1071 to the locksmith. I originally showed them photos of an >> actual key and they looked at me like I was crazy. I could only find two >> locksmiths near me for the 4700 and a Valhalla 2724A. Both wanted a lock >> before they would try to brute force a new key. It appears that the locks >> are different with the Wavetek gear. >> >> I have already sent a message to the seller of the 1271 and I hope to hear >> something soon. If not, I will desolder the wires and remove the lock and >> carry it to one of the locksmiths. At least they only charged me $10 for >> the time and two keys for my Valhalla. >> >> On Sun, Nov 1, 2015 at 12:32 PM, gilb...@nickgilbert.org < >> gilb...@nickgilbert.org> wrote: >> >> Assuming the Wavetek branded meters use the same key as the Datron, the >>> link below is a 1071 cal/service manual from KO4BB, which has a really >>> good >>> photocopy of the calibration key on the last page. Print on cardstock, >>> sharpie the notches on a suitable blank, take the marked blank to a >>> locksmith or cut yourself. Better yet, see if the other seller will send >>> you some photos of the 1271 key. Same process applies. >>> >>> I just gave a locksmith the picture and he did all the leg work for $15 >>> and I had it same-day. >>> >>> >>> > Sometimes there is a number and a name on the key. Googleing the number > will sometimes find a like key. Also, a locksmith may also be able to find > a copy. > > > > _______________________________________________ > volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com > To unsubscribe, go to > https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts > and follow the instructions there. > _______________________________________________ volt-nuts mailing list -- volt-nuts@febo.com To unsubscribe, go to https://www.febo.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/volt-nuts and follow the instructions there.