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Sep 2^nd, 2011 at 5:59pm

Hi my name is joe I just got my scope today and can not wate to get started!!! Any way 2 mo. ago I bought a mac dmm #270a what a let down POS so I gave it back to mac I am looking at a fluke 88v/a dmm cheap no! but it would make a good combo with my new pico scope any feedback would be just great. I am honda tech with a fair amount of elec. training. This will be the first time I have used a scope since 1971 in the USAF things may have changed a little. So pls. be kind

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Sam1 Super Nerd Offline Posts: 759 Gender:	Re: new member Reply #1 - Sep 2^nd, 2011 at 7:23pm Welcome on-board. A good place to start is Tom's Training CD's on how to get the best out of your scope.
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crackerclicker Super Nerd Picogroup Offline Elevation 834 ft Posts: 2,358 Watertown Wisconsin USA Gender:	Re: new member Reply #2 - Sep 2^nd, 2011 at 8:17pm to echo sam, i would also recommend starting in the tutorial library . welcome to the picogroup!
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Mr. Bill Guru Member Picogroup Offline Posts: 265 Spokane, Washington Washington USA Gender:	Re: new member Reply #3 - Sep 3^rd, 2011 at 9:59am top4 wrote on Sep 2^nd, 2011 at 5:59pm: So pls. be kind No worries here. This is a great group of techs. Welcome and I look forward to input from a fellow Honda tech. Bill
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Randy H.

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Reply #4 - Sep 3^rd, 2011 at 11:06am

I would check out the fluke 287/289. It has trend plot so you can graph resistance and voltage. Its not like a scope though - its more like it records data then plots it for you. But you cant go wrong with a fluke meter - best you can buy. There is not better DMM, or HANDHELD scope.

No worries about us being kind. We are all respectful here. Although we joke around with each other at times. Wink

Especially me - I have a messed up sense of humor. Grin

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Reply #5 - Sep 3^rd, 2011 at 11:52am

Welcome to the group Top4. As Sam and others mentioned I would as say watch the training CD's. For there work with your scope and practice your new knowledge.

As for the DMM I own many but like my Flukes the most. I have the 289 but would suggest checking out the Fluke 233 as that's what I reach for most of the time.

The group here I have found to be very supporting and will overwelm you with help and ideas without most of the bad attitudes I have seen on many other forums.

With that said enjoy and let it rip! Cool

N.B.S. Dilly Dilly! FJB

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clctech Freshman Member Picogroup Offline Posts: 29 Brainerd, MN Minnesota USA Gender:	Re: new member Reply #6 - Sep 3^rd, 2011 at 6:03pm Welcome to the group. I'm pretty new also. Enjoy the scope. I have.
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top4 Senior Member Picogroup Offline Posts: 222 Ellwood city pa Tennessee USA Gender:	Re: new member Reply #7 - Sep 6^th, 2011 at 5:41pm well joe hear agen I got my scope started wow so much to learn! I have done some basic volt. and current testing so fat so good. I looked at the meters you guys talked about but went with the fluke 88v/a kit it looked like the best one for auto. testing. $475+ shiping from sears . thanks agen all!!!
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