From the full left off position (9 o'clock), turn the big knob 3 clicks
clockwise. That's the resistance setting. Now do 2 quick presses
on the function button, which is the center of the 3 large buttons under
the display. Touch the probes together and you will get a solid beep.
Now go around your house and look for that elusive continuity.
73, Steve KW3A
On 3/13/2015 2:25 PM, Matthew Chao wrote:
> 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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