Jeffrey,
Since my attic is realy full ( 160 square meters ), I just invite my XYL
to come along.
Now only my purse and the garage suffer.
Jos on4kj
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeffrey Madore" <K1LE@ARRL.NET>
To: <AMPS@contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2004 6:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Amps] DVM recomendation
> Used Fluke 8050's run about 40 bucks at the monthly flea market at MIT
in
> Boston. http://web.mit.edu/w1mx/www/swapfest.html Usually the nicads are
> missing or spent. Used on the bench, connected to AC power, the nicads
> aren't an issue. Dealers that sell used test equipment often have a
stack of
> 8050's. I've found some of these dealers to be very helpful in following
up,
> by mailing a missing manual or replacing a piece of test equipment that
is
> found to be malfunctioning. The MIT flea market is a great place to
pick up
> test equipment at a reasonable. You can usually plug it in and give it a
> test drive right there before you buy it.
>
> The doors open at 9 am. Get there at or before 9am, breeze through and
pick
> up the bargains. Bring a duffle bag. (kids are useful too :-) Even
though it
> runs through 2pm, many are packing up around noon. About closing time is
a
> great time to get good deals on things that people just don't want to
drag
> home. Every time I go my attic gets heavier with things that I just
couldn't
> pass up!
>
> Jeff
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "R.Measures" <r@somis.org>
> To: <wrt@dslextreme.com>
> Cc: "amps" <amps@contesting.com>
> Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2004 10:55 PM
> Subject: Re: [Amps] DVM recomendation
>
>
>
> On May 6, 2004, at 6:42 AM, Bill Turner wrote:
>
> > On Wed, 05 May 2004 12:41:19 -0400, Gary Schafer wrote:
> >
> >> Fluke is apparently the Cadillac but expensive. Any suggestions that
> >> won't break the bank?
> >
> > _________________________________________________________
> >
> > Raid the cookie jar and get a Fluke. They are expensive, but you'll
> > never be sorry you bought the best.
>
> ï My ancient Fluke 8020 DMM still works after 20-somethin' years. I
> recommend buying a Fluke HV multiplier probe for those who work on
> amplifiers. With a name like "Fluke", you know it has to be pretty
> good..
>
> > I used to work in the avionics
> > industry and we wouldn't use anything else.
> >
> > --
> > Bill, W6WRT
> > QSLs via LoTW
> >
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> Richard L. Measures, AG6K, 805.386.3734. www.somis.org
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