

Hioki 3030-10 HiTester Manual-Ranging, Average-Sensing Analog Multimeter, 600V, 3 Kilohms, 300 Milliamp
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Calijente
Greater than one weekNot sure why anybody would buy an analog meter these days (peaking signals? nostalgia?) but this one is the best I got so far in terms of accuracy and speed (the needle moves reasonably fast). Like most analog meters on the market, it does not measure AC current. The DC current range is limited to max. 300mA. The 1.5V battery test (under 100 ohms resistive load) is a nice addition. Wish it could test 9V batteries under low resistive load, too. Nice overall built quality (made in Japan), with a sturdy carrying case. The leads are similar to those sold with the more modern Hioki digital meters – not terribly sharp tips, but gold plated, notched for sturdier contact with through the hole components under the removable tip cover and reasonably flexible. Highly recommended if looking for a small and accurate analog meter.
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Kevin, TX
03-06-2025Made in Japan and ship from Japan
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hobbyist-2006
> 3 dayHioki designed only the most basic functions in this analog meter, but it does those functions quite well.
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Merritt Martin
> 3 dayIf youre looking at this meter, you likely have a use-case for an analog meter, or just want one. I still find a place on the bench or in the field for an analog multimeter. This is high-quality, the case is nice to protect the meter and keeps the leads with the meter. Highly recommend.