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In article <15657.2b645387@ohstpy.mps.ohio-state.edu> garland@ohstpy.mps.ohio-state.edu writes:
>In article <C1FqqK.2vt@taligent.com>, kayshav_dattatri@taligent.com (
Kayshav Dattatri) writes:>> I want to buy a digital multimeter for my hobby 
set. I have seen models>> from Philips, Funa etc. I'm willing to spend 
about $100.>> 
>> Can the gurus recommend a good model and source to get it cheap (mail order or
>> in the SFO bay area market).
>I recommend the Beckman series of DMM's. There are several in the $100 price
>range. I've found them to be very rugged, and they have large LCD displays with
>good contrast -- better than the Fluke line in that regard.  Also, a point
>frequently overlooked, is that they have extremely long battery life -- about
>x10 longer than the Fluke's, and they're also well-shielded against rf.

I've used both, Beckman and Fluke.  I like both, but personally own a Fluke 
8060A for the features.  The battery life on my Fluke has been satisfactory, 
more than a year per 9V.  I can't complain about the LCD contrast.  I use it 
in audio applications, often where the ambient light is marginal, and it is 
always readable.  Fluke's customer service is amazing.  My 8060A was damaged 
in shipping two years ago.  Really battered.  Fluke repaired it and got it 
back to me in 3 days.  And the cost of repair was extremely reasonable.