RE: [Repeater-Builder] Multimeter-Found!!

2007-06-01 Thread n9wys
I'm sure you won't be sorry with your decision, Doug!! 73 de Mark - N9WYS -Original Message- 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 a

[Repeater-Builder] Multimeter-Found!!

2007-06-01 Thread 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 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 [b

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Multimeter

2007-05-25 Thread Doug Zastrow
ay 25, 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.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Multimeter

2007-05-25 Thread Gary
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 models

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Multimeter

2007-05-25 Thread no6b
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,

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Multimeter

2007-05-24 Thread Gary Schafer
2:44 PM > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Multimeter > > 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: > >

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Multimeter

2007-05-24 Thread John J Maurer
Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 3:54 PM Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Multimeter 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-

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Multimeter

2007-05-24 Thread Mike Morris
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. There a couple more with about

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Multimeter

2007-05-24 Thread DCFluX
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 > digita

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Multimeter

2007-05-24 Thread N9WYS
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: http://shop3.outpost

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Multimeter

2007-05-24 Thread Bernie Hunt
best price. Bernie From: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Doug W7FDF Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2007 12:18 PM To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Repeater-Builder] Multimeter I have need of a battery operated portable digital multimeter. I have

[Repeater-Builder] Multimeter

2007-05-24 Thread Doug W7FDF
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 functionality.

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Multimeter for $2.99

2006-01-03 Thread Neil McKie
> Received: Tue, 27 Dec 2005 09:52:58 PM CST > From: Neil McKie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Multimeter for $2.99 > > > > > In my personal opinion, a digital meter is worthless for tunin

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Multimeter for $2.99

2006-01-03 Thread JOHN MACKEY
ubject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Multimeter for $2.99 > > In my personal opinion, a digital meter is worthless for tuning - > anything. > > Neil McKie - WA6KLA > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >

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2005-12-27 Thread WD7F - John in Tucson
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2005-12-27 Thread Thomas Oliver
      - Original Message - From: Mike Morris To: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com Sent: 12/27/2005 7:27:57 PM Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] Re: [Repeater-Builder] Multimeter for $2.99 I have a Harbor Freight store about 2 miles from meI had one of the Centech cheapens and didn&#

RE: [Repeater-Builder] Multimeter for $2.99

2005-12-27 Thread Paul Finch
Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of DCFluXSent: Tuesday, December 27, 2005 10:06 PMTo: Repeater-Builder@yahoogroups.comSubject: Re: [Repeater-Builder] Multimeter for $2.99I disagree,  I have had many repeater partys with my Fluke 87 and it has a

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Multimeter for $2.99

2005-12-27 Thread DCFluX
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

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Multimeter for $2.99

2005-12-27 Thread Neil McKie
In my personal opinion, a digital meter is worthless for tuning - anything. Neil McKie - WA6KLA Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Repeater-Builder/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTE

Re: [Repeater-Builder] Multimeter for $2.99

2005-12-27 Thread Bob Dengler
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 >124