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Only using analog meters at the present time, but have a Fluke 81438 standing by,

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In Reply to: RE: Show us your multimeters! posted by Crazy Dave on September 29, 2016 at 11:29:35

if I ever get serious about electronic repair and refurbishing.

For small size and convenience I use a military TS-297U. It is built like a tank inside.

My craziest multimeter is a military TS-352A/U or ME-9C/U. At 11 pounds, it is not small or convenient, but I found it cheap at an estate sale. What is amazing is that the 4.5 Volt military dry batteries still work, and I was expecting to see total corrosion when I opened up the battery compartment.

I also have a roll top Simpson 260 I found cheap at a garage sale, but the roll top is too inconvenient for me. I have to work hard at opening and closing this unit. I haven't tried to clean the tracks yet and lubricate them with something like spray silicone. If anyone has any suggestions, I would appreciate it. Thanks.

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You have some pretty cool old meters there! (NT) - AbeCollins 23:31:16 09/30/16 (1)
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- It helps to live right next door to two large military bases and a FAA - alaskahiatt 01:08:09 10/01/16 (0)
  Air Route Traffic Control Center. I have found all these meters very cheap at garage or estate sales. My biggest find was a TV-7 tube tester for $10 in operating condition. The calibration cost 10 times more than the tester. I also have a Hewlett-Packard 410B VTVM that I don't think I will ever use.
That is a very cool collection! (NT) - Crazy Dave 10:58:49 09/30/16 (0)

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