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This channel is about electronics projects that are primarily amateur radio related.
Hioki DT4282 Review
This is a review of the Hioki DT4282 multimeter for use in hobby electronics projects primarily related to amateur radio.
A pdf document of this review at Github: github.com/TomWilkinson/Multimeter-Reviews/blob/main/Hioki%20DT4282%20Review.pdf
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A pdf document of this review at OneDirve: 1drv.ms/b/s!ArY0uP2JPdTZh9kwiqYCHCWUaE8ZKg?e=cbWxzX
This review was produced to help you decide if the Hioki DT4282 multimeter will fit your purpose and budget. This is part of a series of multimeters reviews.
10 Volt DC reference used in the video: voltagestandard.com/001%25-10v-reference
A good multimeter for hobby electronic projects should be able to measure millivolts, volts, microamps, milliamps, amps, o...
A pdf document of this review at Github: github.com/TomWilkinson/Multimeter-Reviews/blob/main/Hioki%20DT4282%20Review.pdf
or
A pdf document of this review at OneDirve: 1drv.ms/b/s!ArY0uP2JPdTZh9kwiqYCHCWUaE8ZKg?e=cbWxzX
This review was produced to help you decide if the Hioki DT4282 multimeter will fit your purpose and budget. This is part of a series of multimeters reviews.
10 Volt DC reference used in the video: voltagestandard.com/001%25-10v-reference
A good multimeter for hobby electronic projects should be able to measure millivolts, volts, microamps, milliamps, amps, o...
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Unboxing the new COMPACTenna 20/40Micro Antenna
Просмотров 2633 месяца назад
This is an unboxing video of the production version of the COMPACTenna 20/40Micro antenna. I had the opportunity to try out a pre-production version and I have a written review at GitHub: github.com/TomWilkinson/N8FDY/blob/main/COMPACTenna.20-40Micro.pdf or OneDrive: 1drv.ms/b/s!ArY0uP2JPdTZh9hzv88nRLtBRK7ohg?e=7JXJj4. I will be using this antenna in the future and will make additional videos.
New MacBook Air
Просмотров 9703 месяца назад
Just a short video talking about my summer outdoor QRP plans using an Apple MacBook Air 15 and QRP Labs QMX 5W CW and Digital radio. Link to Apple Refurbished Products: www.apple.com/shop/refurbished Link to QRP Labs QMX Radio: qrp-labs.com/qmx.html
10 20k Count Meter Summary Part 1
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.4 месяца назад
This is a summary of the third-party safety tested 10000 to 20000 count multimeters that I reviewed for use in hobby electronics projects primarily related to amateur radio. A pdf document of this summary Github: github.com/TomWilkinson/Multimeter-Reviews/blob/main/10-20000 Count Digital Multimeter Summary Part 1.pdf One Drive: 1drv.ms/b/s!ArY0uP2JPdTZhtQA7BuOIO-F_3CxEQ?e=vlOCXK This summary wa...
Fluke Summary
Просмотров 9 тыс.5 месяцев назад
This is a summary of the Fluke multimeters that I reviewed for use in hobby electronics projects primarily related to amateur radio. A pdf document of this summary Github: github.com/TomWilkinson/Multimeter-Reviews/blob/main/Fluke Digital Multimeter Summary.pdf One Drive: 1drv.ms/b/s!ArY0uP2JPdTZhs9zslQo7iIDljKHwQ?e=c0wvKz This summary was produced to help you decide if fluke multimeter will fi...
Keysight U1242C Review
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.5 месяцев назад
This is a review of the Keysight U1242C multimeter for use in hobby electronics projects primarily related to amateur radio. A pdf document of this review One Drive: 1drv.ms/b/s!ArY0uP2JPdTZhsY85XpOsL1e7inB3w?e=1nE03l Github: github.com/TomWilkinson/Multimeter-Reviews/blob/main/Keysight U1242C Review.pdf This review was produced to help you decide if the Keysight U1242C multimeter will fit your...
50k to 60k Count Meter Summary
Просмотров 7 тыс.6 месяцев назад
This is a summary of the 50000 and 60000 count multimeter reviews for use in hobby electronics projects primarily related to amateur radio. A pdf document of this summary Github: github.com/TomWilkinson/Multimeter-Reviews/blob/main/50000 Count Digital Multimeter Summary.pdf One Drive: 1drv.ms/b/s!ArY0uP2JPdTZhspO5QLShBofk8v5vg This summary was produced to help you decide if a 50000 and 60000 co...
Fluke 189 Review
Просмотров 4,9 тыс.6 месяцев назад
This is a review of the Fluke 189 multimeter for use in hobby electronics projects primarily related to amateur radio. A pdf document of this review: Github: github.com/TomWilkinson/Multimeter-Reviews/blob/main/Fluke 189 Review.pdf OneDrive: 1drv.ms/b/s!ArY0uP2JPdTZhsY62Htu3mvxiwI8hA?e=59Yv5R This review was produced to help you decide if the Fluke 189 multimeter will fit your purpose and budge...
DC Voltage Source Overview
Просмотров 7526 месяцев назад
This is a prototype voltage source. It uses a 16-bit DAC to create voltages from 1 mV to 2.5 V and is controlled by an ESP32-S3 microcontroller. The UI consists of a small screen and 3 buttons and a rotary dial. The modules are interconnected with I2C using Qwiic jumpers. More details are at: github.com/TomWilkinson/DC_Voltage_Source_V1
Fluke 117 Review
Просмотров 4,2 тыс.7 месяцев назад
This is a review of the Fluke 117 multimeter for use in hobby electronics projects primarily related to amateur radio. A pdf document of this review: 1drv.ms/b/s!ArY0uP2JPdTZhsJaw8UwdA7lhTPVvA?e=Jv5idc Or github.com/TomWilkinson/Multimeter-Reviews/blob/main/Fluke 117 Review.pdf This review was produced to help you decide if the Fluke 117 multimeter will fit your purpose and budget. This is part...
Klein MM720 Review
Просмотров 8 тыс.7 месяцев назад
This is a review of the Klein Tools MM720 multimeter for use in hobby electronics projects primarily related to amateur radio. A pdf document of this review: 1drv.ms/b/s!ArY0uP2JPdTZhsBTmZX5zMphhGvhEw?e=VmYa5w Or github.com/TomWilkinson/Multimeter-Reviews/blob/main/Klein Tools MM720 Review.pdf This review was produced to help you decide if the Klein Tools MM720 multimeter will fit your purpose ...
Brymen BM869s Review
Просмотров 7 тыс.8 месяцев назад
This is a review of the Bryman BM869s multimeter for use in hobby electronics projects primarily related to amateur radio. A pdf document of this review: github.com/TomWilkinson/Multimeter-Reviews/blob/main/Brymen BM869s Review.pdf This review was produced to help you decide if the Bryman BM869s multimeter will fit your purpose and budget. This is part of a series of multimeters reviews. A good...
Brymen BM525s Review
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.8 месяцев назад
This is a review of the Brymen BM525s multimeter for use in hobby electronics projects primarily related to amateur radio. A pdf document of this review: github.com/TomWilkinson/Multimeter-Reviews/blob/main/Brymen BM525s Review.pdf his review was produced to help you decide if the Brymen BM525s multimeter will fit your purpose and budget. This is part of a series of multimeters reviews. Here is...
Greenlee DM 820A Review
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.9 месяцев назад
This is a review of the Greenlee DM-820A multimeter for use in hobby electronics projects primarily related to amateur radio. A pdf document of this review: github.com/TomWilkinson/Multimeter-Reviews/blob/main/Greenlee DM-820A Review.pdf his review was produced to help you decide if the Greenlee DM-820A multimeter will fit your purpose and budget. This is part of a series of multimeters reviews...
Uni T UT161E Review
Просмотров 6 тыс.9 месяцев назад
This is a review of the Uni-T UT161E multimeter for use in hobby electronics projects primarily related to amateur radio. A pdf document of this review: github.com/TomWilkinson/Multimeter-Reviews/blob/main/Uni-T UT161E Review.pdf his review was produced to help you decide if the Uni-T UT161E multimeter will fit your purpose and budget. This is part of a series of multimeters reviews. Here is a ...
Thank you.
i purchase last week, But AC voltage is function is not working.
Thanks for the comprehensive test. Hopefully Hioki will update their 60000 count meters soon to support Bluetooth like their 6000 count DT4261.
Thanks for the informative video. I nearly got a Keithley DM7510 but didn’t because it was far too deep to fit on my bench. I’m on the hunt for a good DC current clamp probe or meter with mA resolution. Any ideas?
just picked this up from home depot for $50. seems like a steal at that price
Same!
I bought the 289 anyway. I enjoy using it, gives me the fizz. got for $300. The only thing I don't like is the display brightness, its Ok but kinda sucks compared to other meters. You should test the Fluke 289c, maybe improvements ?
Your channel is one of most accurate that I have seen, compliment. I would be happy if someday you could do a review of some other UNIT-T multimeter such as a UT-71 or UT-171
Could you make a video on the software for Windows? I could not get the 2.02 to work in Windows 10/11 64-bit.
Drifting is the biggest problem of the Uni T 181A...or any Chinese made things for that matter. In the video, your testing was under controlled environment, you knew what are the measurements to be expected...imagine in real situation where you dont know what to be expected and those number are jumping up and down???especially when you hold the test lead by hand... you will not be confident to believe in those values to make your decision. Uni T or Chinese equipment (Multimeter, oscilloscope.. etc. ) cheap for a reason. I measured a resistor of 320ohm in circuitry, the 181A gave me anything from 152 to 321ohms each time i tested it...and the value was not like bang on and stayed in place, it jumping up and down. Compare to my Fluke 28-2, just a fraction of second and bang on 321ohm, Uni T just a joke. In a voltage divider resister network for feedback of a SMPS power supply, being 152ohm or not 321ohm is matter of live or dead.
Thank you for this great video.
Thank you so much
Just picked up at Home Depot at $74.99 in Las Vegas, NV ! Great Price for LoZ multimeter with original Klein Pouch !!!! Big LCD! Absolutely love this multimeter!
Crazy jumps in brymen bargraph at 8:12
Thank you for take your time and valuable information. !!
8:35 I don't understand the test. Could someone explain it to me? The Uni-t is set to VDC and the Fluke VAC. So what does it compare?
Excellent video thanks you a lot , I hope in the future here your favorite multimeter
Hi Tom. Thanks for the great reviews. They’re very helpful to folks like me who have no electronics background and are new to amateur radio. Much appreciated! You often mention your like of Probe Master leads in your videos. So I bought a Probe Master lead kit. Absolutely love them! Top quality and a pleasure to use! I liked them so much I called the company and thanked them. Also thanked them for the US Constitution pamphlet they included with my order. I’m always encouraged to find US based products and manufacturing. Thank you for recommending Probe Master.
Thank you!
I too found an open box 189. It’s my favorite meter, period! I’ve had it over 10 years. Show me a better meter today! It’s been back to Fluke once for calibration confirmation. According to my DMM CHECK, it remains in calibration after all these years.
How do I read the harmonic analysis from the DT4282?
The Brymen 869 is still the king by far it is just way to robust and accurate for a 50k count meter
I really like your reviews and videos. Very informative. Much appreciation for the time and effort you put into them. I’m a Technician (KO4GQS) and what I studied for the exam has stimulated my interest in a deeper understanding of electronics. I am hoping to decide on the best multimeter for ham radio and basic house projects. I’m going to continue watching your videos but any advice is most welcomed!
Great meter I have one of these and a fluke 87v
In case anyone is interested in the latest firmware version, I purchased one on 1 August 2024 with version 78913
great analysis!!! the most complete I've ever seen on RUclips
I recently purchased a Multicomp Pro MP730657 DMM from Newark Electronics and it is a rebranded Uni-T UT181A in a green enclosure. Multicomp Pro and Tenma are Newark's house brands , several of their meter models are made by Uni-T. The MP730657 as of this date is on sale at Newark and it has a lower price than the Uni-T UT181A .It did come with a US adapter plus all the same accessories and the carry case. Only had it two weeks but the meter is performing well. I also have a Tenma 72-7730A ( rebranded Uni-T UT71B) meter . I have used the Tenma for several years and it is still working very well. I hope the UT181A / MP730657 performs as well over the next several years. Newark shipped from a US warehouse.
Hi Tom, I'd love to see what's inside it
Great review
The batteries that came with mine leaked and now the meter doesn't work. Why they still include or make multimeters to use alkaline and not Ni-MH is beyond me. I used it sparingly and it stayed babied on my electronics desk. So much for buying a quality meter, I replaced it with an Aneng AN870. I'll just buy fluke if I need to work on mains.
Hi, thanks for sharing. Where does the BM 789 fall into category can't seem to find very many RUclips videos on that one. Is it not a good meter? Anyone willing to chime in seems that the 786 and the BM 869 to be more popular is that just because it's cheaper or am I missing something? Thanks.
The man just said it's a good meter several times in his conclusion at the end of the video. Read on EEVBlog, many people talking about it. The 869s is much older so there was more time for people to make youtube videos (not many people do multimeter videos anyway)
@@ohaya1 thanks for your reply. My question was mainly why is the 789 not as reviewed by other RUclipsrs? I’m not sure actually when it came out probably is one of their newest meters. I am presuming. I just assumed it was not a popular meter, but like you mentioned, it’s probably newer, so not that many people are reviewing it.
Hi Tom. Does it still worth buying UT 181A in 2024 please? I watched your video 4-5 times, but still not sure and confused
That is a difficult question. The price has come down to $359.99 on the Uni-T Direct store on Amazon. The major con is you can't use the meter while recharging. If you need a graphing meter there is only one other choice I know of and it cost a few hundred dollars more. If you can give up graphing on the meter you have many more lower cost options. If you are in the US, Uni-T has opens a local seller uni-trendus.com, but they charge shipping for order under $400. Good luck on you choice.
@@N8FDY Thank you Tom. I found UT 181A for 289 euro in Amazaon Netherlands, and I am going to buy it. I don't mind for the charging time I have another multimeter UT 61E+ and Benning MM2 which is old, but reliable. By the time UT 181 get charged, I can use one of those multimeters. Thak you so much for the quick answer!
Mine does that exact same sound in continuity to
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Phenomenal review, thank you so much! Very much seems like what I'm looking for as a beginner. Thanks! :)
Good review Tom, that one is good, I've had it for 14-15 years. The only thing I didn't like was the backlight is too weak.
Thank you again for the honest review Tom 73 & Cherio...😊
They have it on Ebay from japanese sellers for like 360. I suspect the price is alot cheaper in japan than what they sell them for here from official distributors.
F17B max made in china 😢 ?
Hi, thanks for all your in-depth knowledge and review. What model would you recommend up from that one? Also you mentioned a Chinese version which is probably obtainable on Amazon Amazon or eBay what model would that be? That would include the measurements… Does not have thanks
Hello, and which is better fluke 87v max or brymen bm869s? Which one to choose?
For continuity.. im getting quick chirps instead of a steady tone? That's me checking to ground. What is it telling me
Auto mechanic here. Love this meter does everything I need and more and the accuracy is good for the applications I need the tool for.
Thanks, diesel tech here 👍 I z just bought this based on specs/price/reputation . Will use for diagnostics
Hioki, makes their own chip, but doesn't do 3rd party test!! Strange!!!.
do you get a beep on the diode test.. cheers
can you review the BM2257?
Here in the Netherlands a fluke 87V wil be EUR 799,00. There are cheaper alternatives so this meter in not populair.
It pretends to be like Fluke 18B+. The used name indicates that, I think. The're pretty much better fuses, than usually found 250V-fuses, are nice. Gives a feeling of more reliability. The used microchip is always the same in those cheap multimeters, it's the DTM0660L, this time in a normal IC package, not directly bonded onto the board.
I will say, Tom is one smart Man, and very thorough in his reviews!
Wow @ 01:07 😯 🙄
I have seen Energizer AAA alkaline cells leak. Does Dave send a tax invoice?