Re: Metrix 477 Multimeter, French, 1960s, Notes and Info
I've always liked European meters.
They tend to have voltage ranges with 2 ranges per decade with 2 scales on the dial, such as the AVO 8 10/25/100/250V ranges, rather than 3 ranges per 2 decades all sharing one scale on the dial, such as the Simpson 260 10/50/250V ranges.
They seem more accurate and better built than far Eastern meters.
The Metrix shown here has 2 current ranges per decade (as do most Unigor meters) rather than 1 per decade like most others (including AVOs!)
They tend not to use 15V batteries (although some use other odd batteries).
Many use frictionless, robust and sensitive taut-band movements rather than pivots and hairsprings.
They tend to be overlooked on the well known website, so prices can be quite low - I bought a Metrix MX1 for £15.
Just my two penneth
Stuart
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