"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in
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If all you want of a DVM is occasional use then it makes no sense
to pay for a Fluke - but use it a lot and it starts to make sense.


.... And about as much sense as limiting oneself to one manufacturer.

There are many good manufacturers out there with excellent meters.
For multiple input recorder/meters, Westronics (now Thermo) beats
Fluke any day.

As per subject line: In my opinion Extech, Wavetek, Instek all have
nice meters that are a lot cheaper than Fluke and just as good. For
even less expensive meters visit "The Source" formerly Radio Schack
and your local hardware store may also stock some useful meters.

--- Expensive does not always mean that it is the best!