[Heath] Heathkit VTVM Test Cables

Dave Edwards kd2e at comcast.net
Sat Mar 9 16:10:04 EST 2019


There is a guy making them on ebay, if interested;


https://www.ebay.com/itm/Heathkit-New-Test-Leads-for-the-V-4-V-5-V-6-V-7-or-the-V-7A-VTVMs/254154799517?hash=item3b2cce799d:g:~d8AAOSwPQBbcdRL


....Dave

On 3/9/19 2:36 PM, Richard wrote:
> I have Heathkit VTVM's that need new test cables. The cable for the 
> IM-18 has the special phone plug and the AC and DC test wires with the 
> AC-DC switch are both shielded within the same shield. Is it necessary 
> to shield either or both of these test leads? It might make sense to 
> shield the AC lead.
>
> I also have a V7-A that has the three input connectors. It came with 
> test leads that are probably not original. In this case the DC test 
> lead is shielded and the AC test lead is not shielded. Same question 
> here. Is it necessary to shield either or both test leads?
>
> I need to make new test leads for both meters.
>
> My Fluke 179 does not have shielded test leads and works just fine.
>
> What am I missing?
>
>
> Richard KC9UB
>
>
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