In a message dated 10/16/01 6:57:06 PM, vanagon@ALPHAAUTOSALES.NET writes:

<< should I then assume you are still using your

grandfather's old analog meter?? Perhaps you have the Ben Franklin model? >>

Ron,

Your e-mail regarding grounding was one of the most useful of the many which
crop up on this list.  I am sure it would stop a lot of tail chasing if only
the tail chasers would follow your advise before they start shooting craps by
swapping parts after hearing what worked for someone else.

Although you are correct regarding grounding, your view of analog meters is
rather narrow.  There are some tasks for which an analog is much better than
a DVOM.  I am talking about a Simpson 260 , not some Radio Shack POS.  They
just have to be treated with the respect due any fine instrument.  While I
won't give up my big yellow Fluke 27, I still want to replace the Simpson my
good buddy "borrowed".

Rich