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Default Type of wire to use for shielded test lead....
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I am restoring a Eico VTVM model 221. The DC requires a test lead with
shielded wire and a 15M resistor in the probe. It did not come with the
leads. I have all the connectors and the resistor, but need shielded
cord. Can I just cut the ends off a guitar cable to make one?


** Probably be fine ,just cut one end off though - the 1/4 inch plug is needed !!!


I will use this meter for tube radios in the RF and IF stages, so I do
need the shield.


** DMMs don't come with shielded leads, only scopes do.


You missed the part where it is a VTVM, not a DMM.

The old VTVMs I have seen often have a shielded probe.

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