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Default Question about buying a multimeter

Bert Byfield wrote:
On digital meters input impedance is pretty high already. High Z
gives more accuracy by not loading circuit under measurement but
some times it is not useful for it's high sensitivity. That is
why I still have old tank Simpson 260, Fluke, and even an old
VTVM when dealing wth high frequency circuit. On top of that
o'scope if I need to see something when numbers don't help. Some
times also simple test light is enough.


But we weren't talking about that aspect of meters, so you're
just further confusing the subject.


The real question is: What is the use of the multimeter? If you were
an electronics pro, you wouldn't be asking this question. If you just
want to fix stuff around the house, go cheap. Maybe not $5 Big Lots
cheap, but say $15 or $20 cheap at Walmart or the big box hardware
chain stores. I'd pay more for digital, myself, just for the
convenience.


The $3-4 harbor freight cheap is OK too.