[AMPS] measuring meter shunt resistance

[Jon Ogden]

>Is there a simple way to accurately measure the low resistance of a current
>meter shunt? I am trying to get my plate current and grid current meters
>calibrated and I need to verify the values of the shunt R but the Ip shunt
>is less than .3 ohms and the Ig shunt is less than 1.6 ohms. My Fluke 77BN
>is of no real help at these low values.

The ARRL handbook talks about a method using two meters and a known 
resistance.  I can look up the specific page if you like.

73,

Jon
KE9NA


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KE9NA

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