Re: automotive multi-test meter???

[Audial@aol.com]

I just bought a Fluke 87 from a company called Fotronic (800)-996-3837.  It
was on 
sale for $289.  It is a beautiful, hefty, professional meter that looks and
feels like it can withstand a lot of abuse.  Still, this is one case where I
wish I was able to 
buy both and compare...

A company called Brymen in Taiwan also makes a professional 4-1/2 digit, 
40,000 count meter with a backlit screen, analog bar graph, etc.,  and all of
the features of the Fluke with a few thrown in for good measure.  These
meters are sold by AMPROBE in the U.S., their model designation is 90/91. 

The Brymen website is:

http://www.brymen.com.tw

Their model designation is 830.  It's an impressive-looking meter with dual
digital
display.

The Amprobe website is:

http://www.amprobe.com

Also, the General Electric company sells test equipment that is used.  The
last time I called, they were offering the Fluke 87 at $275.  

http://www.getest.com

I can't take anything away from the Fluke.  It was expensive, but it's a
terrific meter with a lot of functionality, it is very accurate, and is a
pleasure to use.  They also sell the 78 and 88 automotive test meters, both
of which might be interesting to you:

http://www.fluke.com

Still, I'd be interested to see one of the Brymen meters for comparison....

Best Wishes,
Alex