I also agree that the AADE L/C meter is a great deal and a very easy kit
to build. Bear in mind that the measurement frequency used is NOT RF
but a variable frequency that I think goes as high as a few hundred KHz
for parts with small values. This means accurate measurements on
powdered iron and ferrite inductors won't be as accurate but much better
than measuring with some piece of equipment at 1KHz.. Also the banana
plugs are a non-standard spacing. However the ability to zero out any
test fixture or leads is very convenient.
For measuring parts values at RF I use an AIM-4170 which allows
measurements at any frequency up to 180MHz. By calibrating to the end
of a piece of coax you can make measurements of a filter or PI network
in the chassis which is very cool.
73,
Larry, W0QE
Bill, W6WRT wrote:
> ORIGINAL MESSAGE:
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> On Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:21:26 -0700, James Colville <jimw7ry@gmail.com>
> wrote:
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>
>> AADE makes one. I have it and it works great!..
>>
>> Almost All Digital Electronics. Google it.
>>
>
> REPLY:
>
> I second that. Inexpensive, reliable and user-friendly. One of the
> best bargains available to the homebrewer.
>
> 73, Bill W6WRT
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