multimeter recommendations/cable capacitance measurements

[4krow]

Off topic update:  I received my Simpson 260A meter yesterday. Just what I wanted. Thanks for the recommendation guys.....Greg

 

[jrebman]

Hey Greg,

Congratulations -- and I'm jealous!  As you can probably tell, that is one piece of gear you'll be able to pass down to your great grandchildren .  At least I hope Simpson hasn't succumbed to planned obselence engineering.

-- Jim

 

[4krow]

Only it is really a 260 3, but not a 3A. I saw one for sale that was a 3A model, and had been used at NASA! It came with all kinds of stuff, but was $140. I chose this one for $40 Ppd. to my door. The only issue is that I had to work on the battery connections. But it has one of those cool 'rolltop' cases. Won't be using right away, but am sure glad I have it now.

 

[WK3K]

Anyone have any experience with these meters or know if they'd fit the bill?
http://www.amazon.com/Manual-Digital-Multimeter-Tester-Ammeter/dp/B00FFYPUTM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1393382558&sr=8-1&keywords=vc99+multimeter

Thanks in advance!

Witold

 

[sl-15]

i have never heard of that company but the price seems pretty good and in terms of functionality it would definitely fit the bill.. check out this link for a review/discussion on the meter.
http://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/vichy-vc99-multimeter-review-and-teardown/
good luck, stefan

 

[WK3K]

For the price I'll make the jump. Reviews seem decent. Thanks for the advice, I'll let y'all know how it turns out.