VTVM question...

[Bill Turner, W7TI]

On Mon, 16 Mar 1998 22:24:08 -0800, Dave <nyet at IX.NETCOM.COM> wrote:

>Ok ok, I know this is off topic in that it has nothing
>to do with Ebay, but I'll try to keep it short :)
>
>I am preparing to do my first major alignment (SX-100)
>using the original manual instructions.
>
>My question is probably dumb, but can I use a digital
>VOM (fluke clone) in lieu of a VTVM for voltage
>readings?  Isn't the only major relevant feature
>of a VTVM the high input impedance?
>
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As I recall, most of the Fluke DMMs have a 10 meg input impedance,
essentially the same as most VTVMs.  It should work fine, although
doing a peak or null using a digital readout is something that
requires a bit of practice compared to an analog meter.


73, Bill W7TI

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