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I am considering purchasing a Fluke meter to do some
alignments & repairs here.
Can anyone reccomend a Fluke meter model or anothere brand model?

73 &
thanks for all replies,
CLinT

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A cheap digital one from Maplin or RS will be just as accurate, save loads
by not paying for a name.

Perhaps. However, one thing that I've learned, after being in the
electronics/RF field for 25+ years, is that it is not wise to cut
corners on your test gear. It should be looked on as an investment as
opposed to an expense.

Fluke multimeters are, IMO, well worth the higher price for the
warranty, support, and how long they last.

Case in point: I bought an original model 77 back in 1984. Here it
is, 20 years later, and the thing is still with me and still working
great. I've checked its calibration three times in the entire time I've
had it (most recently, about two years ago), and it has always been
right on. I've gone through perhaps four batteries in that time as well.

Find me the "cheap one from Maplin or RS" that will compare to
that kind of durability and reliability, and I will cheerfully STFU.

Now, as to recommendations: Pretty much anything in the 20, 70, or
80 series will do nicely. Choose what you want based on what feature set
you want. Top of the line is, as I recall, the 87 series.

Be prepared to spend between $150-$400, depending on which model
you settle on.

Happy hunting.


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