Thanks, Lynn, for this info. I'll check it out. Hopefully, if mmy
local Radio Shack store doesn't have them in stock, they can order them for
me.
Thanks again. This is a great list!
Best 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lynn Roberts" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2005 11:21 PM
Subject: Re: multi-meter probes
> Tom and others,
> Radio Shack used to carry alligator clip adapters p/n 270-354, which would
> slip over pointed test probe ends. And p/n 270-334 mini-hook adapters
which
> could attach the probe to a wire. These numbers are from their 2002
printed
> catalog. They do not put out a printed catalog now. These numbers are
still
> on their website. Even sightlings use these adapters, because even they
are
> limited to two hands. Many times I would clip the ground probe to a
> convenient ground and use the other probe. For less than $10.00 these
should
> make your test probe leads more usable.
> Lynn
> [log in to unmask]
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Saturday, March 05, 2005 9:59 PM
> Subject: some preliminary thoughts on the Omega HHM1/HHm2 talking
> multi-meter
>
>
> > 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
>
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