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Matthew Chao <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 13 Mar 2015 14:25:51 -0400
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Hi, Steve.  OK, how do you do continuity?  That button on the probe 
doesn't seem too substantial.  I can understand why it might not work 
anymore.  Thanks for the info.--Matt, N1IBB.

At 01:20 PM 3/13/2015 -0400, you wrote:
>Matt,
>
>Glad you found some info on it.  Had mine since 2006 and while I
>wouldn't want to be without it, I mostly use it as a beeping continuity
>tester.   Every so often, measure some low voltage dc, maybe check
>batteries, and far less often measure ac voltage or resistance of
>something or other.
>
>Probably just as good as any multi meter used by Joe average ham.
>
>The button   on the lead failed a few years ago, so I use the speech
>button on the meter now.   Sometimes that requires 3 hands.
>
>73, Steve KW3A
>
>On 3/13/2015 1:13 PM, Matthew Chao wrote:
> > Hi, Steve.  I think I have exactly the model you mentioned.  Got it
> > from NFB Independence Market, or something like it.  Also, found
> > audio instructions at active-elements.org.
> >
> > Do you still use this multimeter, and what have your experiences been
> > with it?  Thanks in advance.--Matt, N1IBB.
> >
> > At 12:04 PM 3/13/2015 -0400, you wrote:
> >> Matt,
> >>
> >> Not sure if this is the one you have, but  a few years ago a few places
> >> were selling the Nexxtech 2218202.
> >>
> >> It uses 3 double A batteries, and you remove a screw to  remove the
> >> battery cover.  Also 2 small round buttons on the front, and  3 large
> >> odd shaped buttons  around the bottom of the display.
> >>
> >> I have a text manual that while not huge, may be too long for the list.
> >>     If this is the one you have, I can send direct, or  try and split
> >> and send via the list.
> >> Also if in the resistance  setting, "OL" will be heard if no resistance
> >> or  resistance is over the range
> >>
> >> 73, Steve KW3A
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On 3/13/2015 8:44 AM, Matthew Chao wrote:
> >>> Hi, Folks.  A few years ago, I bought a talking multimeter/voltmeter
> >>> through NFB's Marketplace/store.  Unfortunately, the only docs that
> >>> came with it are in print.Does anyone else on list happen to have one
> >>> of these items, and if so, can you give me a rundown of how this
> >>> thing works, e.g., the selections for the dial settings and the
> >>> functions of the two buttons on the unit itself?  Thanks in
> >>> advance.--Matt, N1IBB.
> >>>
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