Matthew:

The web site for the Omega multi-meter is www.omega.com.

Late last night, I posted their phone number.  If you do not get it, and
would like it, please advise, and I'll re-post the information.

Best 73 from Tom Behler:  KB8TYJ

----- Original Message -----
From: "Matthew Chao" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 5:09 PM
Subject: Re: some preliminary thoughts on the Omega HHM1/HHm2 talking
multi-meter


> Hi!  Can you please give me the Web site for this device?  Thanks.--Matt.
> (n1ibb)
>
> At 09:59 PM 3/5/2005, you wrote:
> >Hi, all.
> >
> >Believe it or not, it's been two weeks since I received my new Omega HHm
> >talking multi-meter, but just got to it today, since my mid-term grading
> >crunch is now over.
> >
> >Here are some brief observations:
> >
> >The meter is a very well-constructed and rugged unit.  It can run off
either
> >a 9-volt battery, or an AC wallwart adapter.  The meter reads both AC and
DC
> >voltage, plus AC and DC amperage.  It also reads ohms.  The meter also
has a
> >temperature read-out, with thermal couplers to read the temp in either
> >fahrenheit or centigrade.  You can even take two different temperature
> >readings and compare them to one another if you'd like.
> >
> >The speech is very clear, and there's even a volume level switch to make
the
> >voice louder or softer to suit your needs.
> >
> >The meter speaks all functions, whether accessed from the function knob
on
> >the side of the unit, or the function buttons on the face of the unit.
> >
> >The only thing I'm a bit disappointed with  is that the meter probes are
> >rather short, and are merely straight probes, which means you have to try
to
> >place them on the terminals of the voltage source, while simultaneously
> >pushing the read-out button on the positive probe.  This almost seems to
> >require three hands at times.  In fact, if anyone has any suggestions as
to
> >how I might readily hook small allegator clips to the probes for easier
use,
> >please let me know.  This might be a case where I'm missing an obvious
> >solution to a minor problem.  I know the old ratshack meter had an
allegator
> >clip on the negative or ground lead, which really did come in handy
> >sometimes.
> >
> >In short, my overall impressions about this meter are quite favorable,
and I
> >think it's well worth the $249 I paid.  I'd recommend that if anyone has
the
> >interest and the money to purchase one, you might do so soon, since I was
> >getting hints from the folks at Omega that demand has been lower than
they
> >had expected.
> >
> >My XYL has just about finished scanning the manual for the meter.  Once I
> >have the chance to review it, I'll let everyone know.  I'll also send it
to
> >Handihams, and Icanworkthisthing.com.
> >
> >Best 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>