[Heath] Heathkit VTVM Test Cables

[James R Hain]

DC test lead has a 1meg resister.

Jim

On Sat, Mar 9, 2019, 4:11 PM Dave Edwards <kd2e at comcast.net> wrote:

> There is a guy making them on ebay, if interested;
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> 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
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> ....Dave
> On 3/9/19 2:36 PM, Richard wrote:
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> 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.
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> 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?
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> 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?
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> Richard KC9UB
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