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Re: [Amps] DVM recomendation

To: "Jeffrey Madore" <K1LE@ARRL.NET>, <AMPS@contesting.com>
Subject: Re: [Amps] DVM recomendation
From: "on4kj" <on4kj@skynet.be>
Date: Sat, 8 May 2004 11:44:54 +0200
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  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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