Hi, Again, Folks. sent out another query on continuity before I saw
this reply. Sorry about that,--Matt, N1IBB.
At 02:42 PM 3/13/2015 -0400, you wrote:
> 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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