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	Podcast:		Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
	Episode:		HRWB004-Test and Measurement with RF Power, DC Power, and Digital Multi Meters
	Category:		Games & Hobbies
	Duration:		01:42:25
	Publish Date:		2016-08-15 23:00:00
	Description:		George and Jeremy discuss test and measurement equipment - RF Power Meters, DC Power Meters, and Digital Multimeters. Digital Multimeter Comparison Video - https://youtu.be/tl76f0S3iOU LM317 power supply Kit - http://www.ebay.com/itm/LM317-Adjustable-Voltage-Regulator-Step-down-Power-Supply-Module-LED-Voltmeter/141812241288?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D37470%26meid%3D8a24a918e95b4208bffa4707fe8c0eed%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D330942829760 Cheap kits and electronics - www.banggood.com https://blog.adafruit.com/2016/08/11/portable-adjustable-power-supply-3dthursday-3dprinting/ Icom released a new ID-51 Plus2 - http://www.icom.co.jp/world/news/160808/ID-51_PLUS2_colorvariation.pdf Kenwood TH-D74A Information - http://www.jvckenwood.com/en/press/2016/08/press_160808.html KF7IJZ’s Raspberry Pi 3 Cluster - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJKhRLKXr-Q Must have Digital Multimeter features Auto Ranging True RMS A/C Measurement Check max voltage and current specs Backlight Kick stand Continuity testing beep >4000 counts / 3 ¾ Digits - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4JFeU-o2kc Nice to have Digital Multimeter features Capacitance Diode check Transistor check Frequency counter Computer connectivity High quality probes Impact resistant / weather proof case (rubbery) What do you get as Digital Multimeter price increases? Precision “Nice to have” Features Non contact sensing Computer connectivity Accessories Power Handling Faster continuity test response Good test probe characteristics: Silicone insulation not cheap wire Good strain relief Flexible Sharp probe points Removable alligator clamps FLUKE TL71 10A PREMIUM DMM TEST LEAD SET FOR DIGITAL MULTIMETER PROBES NEW $18 Digital Multimeter Recommendations Tenma 72-7780 6000 count TRMS - $60 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/TENMA-72-7780-/72-7780 Extech… Tenma 72- 10410 - $67 6000 count TRMS w/ USB - $67 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/72-10410 Tenma 72-10415 22000 count TRMS w/ USB Connectivity $100 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/TENMA-72-10415-/72-10415 EEVBlog Branded Bryman BM235 - ~$100US - https://www.eevblog.com/product/bm235-multimeter/ Fluke 87V - $340 - https://www.amazon.com/Fluke-FLUKE-87-V-Digital-Multimeter/dp/B00T3LZLFG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469753599&sr=8-1&keywords=fluke+87 Fluke 287- $450 - https://www.amazon.com/Fluke-287-Electronics-Multimeter-TrendCapture/dp/B01HAWOWO0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469753537&sr=8-1&keywords=fluke+287 Keysight (Agilent) U1272A - $390 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/KEYSIGHT-TECHNOLOGIES-U1272A-/72-8935 Clamp Current Probes - Tenma - $40 - http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/72-9180#review RF Watt Meters: MFJ 822 (HF, 2m) - $60 - http://www.mtcradio.com/mfj-822-wattmeter-hf-vhf-1-8-200-mhz-300-w-mobile/ MFJ 842 (2m,220,440) - $60 - Diamond SX-200 (HF 2m) - $90 - http://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-000009 Diamond SX-600 (HF, VHF, UHF) - $180 - http://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-000013 Bird Model 43 and slugs ($300 for meter + ~$50+ per slug) http://www.birdrf.com/Products/Wattmeters_Line%20Sections/PortableWattmeters/43_General-Purpose-Wattmeter.aspx#.V6tGLpgrKUk DC in-line power monitor: Powerwerx Wattmeter-PP $50 - https://powerwerx.com/watt-meter-analyzer-inline-dc-powerpole RC Digital LCD Watt Meter Battery Voltage Current Power Analyzer Tester - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Digital-LCD-Watt-Meter-Battery-Voltage-Current-Power-Analyzer-Tester-60V-100A-RC-/281826900593?hash=item419e313a71:g:NZoAAOSwl9BWHPwg West Mountain Radio PWRcheck - $185 - http://www.westmountainradio.com/product_info.php?products_id=pwrcheck Sparkfun - How to use a multimeter - https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/how-to-use-a-multimeter Fluke - ABC's of DMMs (Digital Multi Meters) - http://support.fluke.com/find-sales/Download/Asset/1260898_6116_ENG_M_W.PDF Ideal Industries - Basics of Digital Multi Meters - http://www.triotest.com.au/shop/images/basics_of_digital_multimeters.pdf EEVBlog Multimeter Videos DMM Buyers Guide for Beginners: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh1n_ELmpFI How a Multimeter Works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuCXsT3_WRE Multimeter Counts and Resolution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4JFeU-o2kc
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