----- Original Message -----
From: "Todd Micallef" <[email protected]>
To: "Discussion of precise voltage measurement" <[email protected]>
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, [email protected] <
[email protected]> 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.
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