[Amps] Parasitic Resister Value

[Paul Kraemer]

Another possibly overlooked nice solid state dipper is the Kenwood DM-81.
Newer, compact, works well and the coils are stored in a tray inside the 
meter.
Birthday present from xyl after she saw me lusting after one my buddy had 
just bought.
I would agree with Glen though, the dip on the old EICO tube dipper is 
deeper.
Paul K0UYA

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Glen Zook" <gzook at yahoo.com>
To: "Bill, W6WRT" <dezrat1242 at yahoo.com>; "AMPS" <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 3:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Amps] Parasitic Resister Value


It has been my experience that the tube-type GDO units work better than the 
solid-state units. The "dip" reading in the meter is usually greater than 
the solid-state units and the tube-type units seem to be more sensitive.

As for the Measurements 59: I have owned a number of GDO units over the 
years and the 59 was the best of those. Unfortunately, when I sold my 
interests in a company in 1980, the Measurements 59 went with the company. 
Sure wish I had it back!

The Millen tube-type GDO units and the Heath GD-1 series do a good job. 
However, the Measurements 59 works even better.

Glen, K9STH


Website:  http://k9sth.com


________________________________
 From: "Bill, W6WRT" <dezrat1242 at yahoo.com>
REPLY:
Expensive, clunky two-piece design, hard to find, vacuum tubes, AC line 
powered.

Other than that, it's great. :-)

The Heathkit HD-1250 at a fraction of the price is battery powered, solid 
state
and will do everything you want. Several right now on eBay.

To each his own.
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