Heathkit EK-1

[John Hutchins]

Jack,
The correct price is one that you and the seller were happy with.
I never go price shopping after a purchase, makes me feel bad at times.
Enjoy your new toy!
73,
John WB4NNY

Jack Crenshaw wrote:

> Well, FWIW, I got the EK-1 at a ridiculously low price (<$20).  I guess nobody else on
> eBay knew what it was, either.   Please, will the group all respond to tell me what price
> I _SHOULD_ have paid?
>
> Jack
>
> Gordon Brandly wrote:
>
> > I restored my old EK-1 last year. It still works fine, but when I compared
> > its readings to my best digital multimeter I found out just how inaccurate
> > it is now.  :-(
> > Of course, the meter relies on the accuracy of various fixed resistors
> > inside (no calibration pots), since it was a low-cost kit that was perfect
> > for teenagers like me who had next to no money. :-)
> >
> > It was one of my first Heathkits, and I still fondly remember the thrills I
> > got as I completed each section of the EK-1 course and it *actually worked*!
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Heathkit Owners and Collectors List
> > [mailto:HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV]On Behalf Of Jack Crenshaw
> > Sent: November 26, 2000 11:38 AM
> > To: HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV
> > Subject: Heathkit EK-1
> >
> > Check out eBay Item #501231889, "Heathkit EK-1 Ohm Meter Excellent
> > Condition."  It's
> > apparently a VOM, but a model I didn't even know existed.  Beats anything I
> > ever saw.
> > Anyone here recognize it.
> >
> > Also, on the subject of expensive unbuilts, see Item #504042351, currently
> > priced at $510
> > <!!!!>.  I just bought a built version of the same thing for $19.95.
> > Whatever.
> >
> > Jack
> >
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