DVM recommendation? (LAC)

[R Mangas]

  Well, I *wanted* the Fluke, but the one with the features I needed to work
on my 4kQ was about $180; out of my pricerange at this point.  Following
Donald Lamond's advice allowed me to buy an Actron for $80 that's got
everything I need for now.  I agree- Fluke rules, but you gotta pay.  I just
bought a house, and in addition to the DK20 floor jack I splurged on I need
stupid stuff like a snow shovel, a rake, and a lawn mower (!).  So....
Thanks to all who replied! my Actron:

http://actron.com/cgi-bin/web_store.cgi?page=cp7680.htm&cart_id=1291198_817

  arrives today. Mebbe not as good a deal as Donald got, but it made me
happy.  Probably I'll get my dad to watch for a good Fluke at the ham radio
festivals he frequents and upgrade when/if the opportunity presents itself.

   Peace,
Robert



>From: "Steve Beeler" <flyboysteve at usa.com>
>To: "R Mangas" <porter_dog at hotmail.com>
>Subject: Re: DVM recommendation?  (LAC)
>Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2003 01:44:05 -0500
>
>In the world of the electronic tech it's universally known there are but
>two brands of DVM's- 1)Fluke and 2)everything else!!  They make a good
>general purpose meter (I believe it's the 70-series) available for around
>100$  or so.  Don't settle for anything less,  you'll thank me later.  I
>own 4 of them that I've been using on a daily basis for 15 years with no
>problems.  I've also noticed (among other notable professionals)  that the
>techs I've worked with over the years some were "wanna-be's", some really
>knew their stuff,  and without exception all the good ones used Fluke, and
>the idiots used "whatever".
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "R Mangas" <porter_dog at hotmail.com>
>Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 09:05:29 -0500
>To: quattro at audifans.com
>Subject: DVM recommendation?  (LAC)
>
> >
> > Mandatory Audi Content:  My Audi Doesn't Run so Good :)
> >
> >    I'm in the market for a digital volt meter, primarily for automotive
>use
> > but also for general use.  Last week someone posted one that they liked,
>but
> > I deleted the post.  Anyone got any advice for me?  I can't afford a
>$200
> > unit, but I could spend around half that.
> >
> > TIA,
> > Robert
> >
> >
> >
> >
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