adams@swbatl.UUCP (4237) (12/19/89)
I'm looking for recommendations on Cap and LCR meters. I've been eyeing two Elenco meters: the CM-1500 Cap meter ($58.95 .1pF - 20,000uF) and the LC-1800 LCR ($125 .1 pF - 200 uF, 1uH - 200H, .01-20M Ohms) advertised in all the hobby rags by C&S sales of Deerfield, IL 800-292-7711 (pp34 Jan90 Radio Electronics). I really like the range and price on the CM-1500, but also like the idea of an inductance meter in the same box. I figure I can use known cap values in series to stay in range, so all I'd really give up with the more expensive unit is a little convenience. Am I missing something here? Has someone opinions of Elenco or C&S to share? Anyone with other suggestions? Please speak up. Oh... I've seen various schematics for homebrew cap meters, even bought most of the parts for one. I'm too lazy. Perhaps, some day I'll use a commercial unit to calibrate a homebuilt one :) . -- uunet!swbatl!adams or adams@swbatl.swbt.com | Tom Adams: 314-235-7459 BOOKS WANTED: pre-1930 radio, electrical & scientific topics.