[Heath] ESR meter; was RE: Yet more on my IP-27...

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 24 Jun 2012 at 20:42, Chris Kepus wrote:

> I just bought one of these.  260964966943.  A member of a different
> list recommended it in a recent and similar discussion.  I checked the
> feedback which is perfect.  Check it out.  Comes in kit form or fully
> assembled. "The latest and best Bob Parker design and successor to the
> famous Dick Smith ESR/Low Ohms Meter." I suppose I coulda bought a lot
> of new caps for the price but what the hay?  I fell for the Blue look.
>  No financial or other interest associated with the seller. 73, Chris
> W7JPG

Chris: If I hadn't already had the Dick Smith instrument, I would have bought 
one of those new "blue" jobs.

If you do any repair and/or restoration of vintage gear at all, you cannot 
believe the time and aggravation you will save by using it. It is well worth the 
cost.

As I said, I only wish I had thought to use my Dick Smith meter BEFORE my 
latest fiasco with the IP-27. Rats! Live and learn...even at my age (70).

Needless to say, the ESR meter is going to get heavy use from now on.

One of the very best features of such an instrument is that you do NOT need 
to remove the cap from the circuit to test it.

Ken W7EKB