so by using the resisters, you are attempting to create a load on the AC 
source in order to measure current?
I didn't think you could obtain current readings unless current is being 
used by a device requiring a load?
IE, if you just stick the probes into a wall socket you won't see much 
current unless something is requiring current to flow, like a fridge, or 
microwave or something.
the nextech meter will read current only if it's flowing, and AC without a 
real load doesn't seem to provide that.
Same is true with DC...like if you try to measure the current on a 1.6V 
double A battery, it'll say something like 0.004 mili amps...unless you 
connect something to that battery which requires current.

73
Colin, V A6BS
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dan Gistenson" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 9:24 PM
Subject: Measuring AC current with the NexxTech Talking DMM


> Hi,
>
> Can anyone with the NexxTech Talking DMM let me know how to use the DMM =
> to measure AC current? I must be doing something wrong because I've =
> tried three different resistors, 215k, 2.1k, and 380 ohm, across a 15 =
> VAC applied voltage. In all three cases, the meter measures 0.27 mA.
>
> I put the DMM in series with the resistor and chose the "mA current" =
> function and the "AC" setting. The DMM's instructions say that the range =
> will be automatically selected and says that the lowest range is from =
> 39.99 to 0.01 mA.
>
> I'm baffled.
>
> Thanks,
> Dan