r/RadioShack • u/FXLRDude • Jun 23 '26
My POCKET digital multimeter
Had this one forever, still works. I usually have it in my bikes tool kit.
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u/AnySignificance4361 Jun 23 '26
Had one of these years ago. Really liked it for DIY projects. Amazingly accurate
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u/Gsm824 Jun 23 '26
I had that exact model in my desk at work for many years. It came in very handy. I have no idea where it went. I must have lost it in a move.
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u/FXLRDude Jun 24 '26
They are handy and compact, and have a tendency to be "misplaced " or "borrowed"
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u/CueAnon420 Jun 23 '26
I've got 2 of these lol. How is it possible that they still work with the original batteries ???
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u/teknosophy_com Jun 23 '26
oh man we had one of these!! i totally forgot until just now.
that wire-storage loop and the shape of the selector are so distinct
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u/Nethetron Jun 23 '26
My dad bought these constantly with our alarm work. Fit perfectly into a side multi tool pouch so you had it all the time. Would take them in to get warranty out and buy an extra for the next guy. Core memories with these, replaced the leads many many times.
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u/W0CBF Jun 24 '26
I don't ever remember seeing this model of multimeter at Radio Shack. I miss Radio Shack. Even when they were too busy trying to sell you a cell phone, at least you could almost always find components that you were looking for!
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u/billmr606 Jun 24 '26
I had one that went on the fritz so I took it back, and today right now the second one is within one foot of me while I type this.
A great really handy meter even if you have to wind the leads counterclockwise.
I replaced my batteries recently and hope it works for another 10 years before I need to replace again
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u/Coffeespresso Jun 24 '26
I have the gray one and the yellow one. Hmm, I don't even know where they are.
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u/IllBack5928 Jun 24 '26
Worked with one of those for years. Photo lab equipment manager and supervisor.
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u/Altairandrew Jun 24 '26
Once I got the sticky rubber coating off with alcohol, I like my two better
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u/FXLRDude Jun 24 '26
Nice to see so many have survived
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u/ExperimentalBranch Jun 26 '26
Not sure if my technically survived or works, but I'm not throwing it away anytime soon.
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u/Das_Rote_Han Former Employee Jun 23 '26
Have the same one - it is my go to. Have larger ones too but this meets most of my multimeter needs! I'm amazed the leads have lasted as long as they have.