Jim, Using an old-type VOM is not a good idea because the instrument's input is fairly low-impedance and can thereby compromise accuracy, especially when measuring at a high-impedance node. DMMs are ubiquitous and can be purchased at any Lowe's or Home Depot for around $20 or less. Throwing a little more money at it gets you more bells and whistles, but it won't be significantly more accurate.
Bill W5WVO ----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Hoge To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 12:02 PM Subject: [Elecraft] dmm vs vom Hi all, Is there any problem using a VOM instead of a DMM to perform the resistance checks while building the K3? I have yet to make it fully into the modern era and to that end, do not have a DMM. Tnx es 73, Jim W5QM ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
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