IT-11 vs IT28 Capacitor Checkers....

[Bob Hardie- W5UQ]

I have the IT28 and, in fact, am using it right now.  It works great for 
checking capacitance AND leakage.  Just have to be careful as you can be 
shocked with it.  I paid $25 for mine.  It looks and works great.  Has 
green tuning eye.
As for the IT-11, it's an older version of the IT28 and is a good 
meter....just old. 

I also have three other checkers.  One is the LC meter by Almost All 
Digital Electronics.  It only checks capacitance and inductance. (no 
leakage test) But works great for that.  The Velleman DVM6013 checks 
only capacitance (no leakage) and is sophisticated.  I find the IT-28 
and Almost All Dig meters come pretty close to same on measurements.
Also have a Circuit Mate Capt 6 meter.  It matches the others too and 
only checks capacitance.  (no leakage)

Bottom line.. the IT28 is a good unit to have... but $100 is way too 
much for it, I think. 

Hope this helps you decide.  Bob  W5UQ  Tampa


Guy Giacopuzzi wrote:
> Does anyone on the list know the differences between these two units, 
> beside the cosmetics?  I was on ebay and I thought I saw one going 
> north of $100...can't figure out why the price went so high, except 
> that there might actually be a lot of demand for the device for the 
> vintage radio enthusiasts...I use mine a lot...
>
> Guy,
> WA6OQQ
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