[Amps] Alpha 76A Multimeter

[R.Measures]

On Aug 3, 2004, at 9:35 AM, Don Nesbitt wrote:

> 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

Don - - My guess is that either the magnet has sucked up some ferrous 
trash, or the needle bearing adjustment needs to be backed off a bit.  
I would trash the sucker and invest in a Fluke DMM.
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Richard L. Measures, AG6K, 805.386.3734.  www.somis.org