[Amps] Alpha 76A Multimeter

[daniel hearn]

Don: I once designed some instruments to measure Radon gas in well water.
The instruments had an annoying habit of showing "sticky meter syndrone". We
concluded the problem was electrostatic charge on the meter faces. The
problem was how to fix it. One of the secretaries mentioned something the
gals use to cure static problems in their clothing. We tried it and the
problem was fixed. I think possibly it was a spray but could be something
like the :Bounce papers used in clothing dryers.
GL, Dan, N5AR
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Don Nesbitt" <nesbittdr at yahoo.com>
To: <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 03, 2004 9:35 AM
Subject: [Amps] Alpha 76A Multimeter


> For a long time my "multimeter" has been very
> "sluggish" and sort of "sticks" in all switch
> positions.  Finally nagged me long enough to try to
> fix it.  Took it apart and it seemed to move freely -
> couldn't find anything obviously wrong - pointer not
> rubbing on the face or cover, etc.  Reinstalled and
> it's still "sluggish" and "sticky" - tapping on the
> panel does "help" it along but sure is a nuisance
> trying to tune up !
>
> Anyone have a good one FS - have any suggestions -
> know anyone who can "fix" ?  TIA  -- Don N4HH
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