Talking Multimeter

Pano · 15th August 2010, 03:29 PM

Anyone ever use a talking multimeter? I'm sure this will get lots of jokes.

But seriously...
About 20 years ago Radio Shack had one. When they discontinued it, it was on sale at a low price and I tried to get one, but none to be had.

Always thought it would be handy. If your metering a tight spot, might be nice not to have to look at the meter.

There are some out there for not much money. Just wondering if anyone has used one and if you like it.

kipman725 · 20th August 2010, 09:30 PM

agilent do a meter with a remote display unit, expensive though!

Rodeodave · 20th August 2010, 09:38 PM

Google (no insult, please) came up with this: TALKING DIGITAL MULTI METER WITH LIGHTED LEADS-MPJA, Inc. and if this is real it's not even that expensive! Apparently not the only one on the market.

I would have never thought of a talking multimeter, ha. Makes more sense than a talking watch methinks...

Pano · 21st August 2010, 12:36 AM

Yeah Dave, that's the one that Google led me too also.

I might just take the plunge. For basic stuff, it could be useful.

theAnonymous1 · 21st August 2010, 12:42 AM

Yeah, there's nothing like turning your head to look at the meter and causing the probe to slip on a live circuit. I know I've done it a few times.

gray5596 · 21st August 2010, 02:53 AM

Another option might be the Fluke 233 which has a remote display. The small display can be held in your hand or even attached to a visor. The down side is that they are around $260.

gmphadte · 26th August 2010, 11:22 AM

Buy a probe DMM.

Rodeodave · 26th August 2010, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theAnonymous1

Yeah, there's nothing like turning your head to look at the meter and causing the probe to slip on a live circuit. I know I've done it a few times.

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmphadte

Buy a probe DMM.

That's exactly what I thought when I read Anonymous1's reply. According to his book "Valve Amplifiers" Morgan Jones seem to like pen type multimeters for that exact reason.

15th August 2010, 03:29 PM	#1
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20th August 2010, 09:38 PM	#3
Rodeodave diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: in the alps Blog Entries: 1	Google (no insult, please) came up with this: TALKING DIGITAL MULTI METER WITH LIGHTED LEADS-MPJA, Inc. and if this is real it's not even that expensive! Apparently not the only one on the market. I would have never thought of a talking multimeter, ha. Makes more sense than a talking watch methinks... __________________ Gravity - Making the G since 13.7 billion B.C.

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theAnonymous1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Anonymityville	Yeah, there's nothing like turning your head to look at the meter and causing the probe to slip on a live circuit. I know I've done it a few times. __________________ "If you don't like funerals don't kick sand in Ninja's face." - Ninja

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20th August 2010, 09:30 PM	#2
kipman725 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London/N.lincs	agilent do a meter with a remote display unit, expensive though!

21st August 2010, 12:36 AM	#4
Pano diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina Blog Entries: 4	Yeah Dave, that's the one that Google led me too also. I might just take the plunge. For basic stuff, it could be useful.

21st August 2010, 02:53 AM	#6
gray5596 diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midwest	Another option might be the Fluke 233 which has a remote display. The small display can be held in your hand or even attached to a visor. The down side is that they are around $260.

26th August 2010, 11:22 AM	#7
gmphadte diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dona paula, Goa	Buy a probe DMM.

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