If you want to go with a digital meter (what I would recommend), look
at the Fluke Model 12 (or what ever may be replacing it, it that model
is out of production).  As I remember it, it was somewhere around
$100 dollars, and the only problems I have had with it was the battery
failed after 4 years..... <grin>.

Another (Fluke) option would be the Model 77 meter, or whatever
model has replaced it.  Own both, very happy with them.  I have used
them for LAN, computer, Vanagon and John Deere tractor,  etc.
troubleshooting.

Howard

On 28 Sep 99, at 8:06, Roger Bowman wrote:

> As my syncro gets its age, I find myself poking around in diagnostic
> mode more and more often - right now I'm down for a new computer (second
> one in 2,500 miles...) and my radio shack needle model just ain't too
> good.  My 3 1/2 digital meter is approaching toast, and I might be
> replacing it soon - but with what?
>
> Roger Bowman - bowmanrp@ earthlink.net
> Live Smart.  Think for Yourself.  Transform the Future

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99 EuroVan MV - 97 Cabrio - 85 Vanagon - 84 Westy
84 Vanagon GL (spare parts that turned into a project)