But if I want an accurate measurement, yes, I'll
use
another meter. Maybe one of my AVOs:
http://www.gifford.co.uk/~coredump/avo.htm
Ah yes, fine instruments. I have an old Model 8 (I can't remember the
version), a DA114 (early digital meter) and, of course, a Valve
Characteristic Meter Mk 4.
For the people across the Pond, AVO, of course, comes from the initals of
Amps Volts, Ohms. It was the brand name of one of the first multimeters
in the UK (the 'Universal AVOmeter' was around before WW2 I think,
'Universal' meaning it had AC and DC ranges). Amongst older engineers and
scientists, 'AVO' is used as a generic name for any multimeter over here.
or an HP:
http://www.gifford.co.uk/~coredump/inst.htm
The HP 3476B Multimeter is a fine gadget, with Star Trek
styling. But I'd really like an HP 970A probe-style
meter.
So would I. And an HP3468. I think that's the model, the one with an HPIL
interface on it. I have an HP3421 logger which is very nice, but you need
a computer/calculator to control it. It has no front panel controls or
display.
-tony