Radio Shack 29-Range Digital Multimeter

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★★★☆☆
2.8

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★★★★☆
4.1

 

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Pros

  • Versatile (13)
  • Consistent performance (10)
  • Easy to use (9)
  • Good length (8)
  • Good value (8)
  • Good performance (5)
  • Rugged (5)
  • Reliable (4)
  • Easy to configure (1)
  • Fast refresh (1)
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Cons

  • Inconsistent signal (8)
  • Wears out quickly (4)
  • Unreliable (3)
  • Bad fuse from factory (1)
  • Dead on arrival (1)
  • Doesn't work (1)
  • Just stopped working (1)
  • Lays flat (1)
  • Needs a case (1)
  • No reading (1)

Best Uses

  • Dorm room (3)
  • General purpose (2)
  • High-end equipment (2)
  • Automotive (1)
  • Battery tester (1)
  • Boat anchor (1)
  • Check batteries (1)
  • General troubleshooting (1)
  • Home general (1)
  • Home use some pro use (1)
 
 
 

Provided by RadioShack

This 29-range digital multimeter is a compact, auto-ranging, digital multimeter ideal for testing in the field, lab, shop or home.

Specification Description
Model 22-813
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Battery Type Product
Benefits Continuity buzzer lets you quick-check cords, fuses, connectors and moreDiode-check tests semiconductors for opens and shorts
Body Material Multi
Cables Included Test Leads
Capacity UOM mAh
Chemistry Alkaline
Country Of Origin China
Description Header Testing as easy as 1-2-3.
Display Catalog Number 22-813
Enclosure Color Gray
End Product Indicator Yes
Features Battery testerData holdLow-battery and overload indicatorsAutomatic power-off helps conserve batteries
Humidity Range Operating 50%-80%
Included in the Box Detachable Test Lead (2)Fuse 0.5A/250V (1)Owner's manual
Inputs 1 x (+ V. W. mA Jack), 1 x (-COM Jack), 1 x (10A Max)
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 90
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 90
MAP Price 0.0
Max Operating Temperature 104 Fahrenheit
Min Operating Temperature 41 Fahrenheit
Model 22-813
Offer Disclaimer (Pricing and availability may vary outside the contiguous 48 United States.)
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Power Device 3 x 'AAA' Batteries
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Height 5.9
Product Length 2.9
Product Type Digital
Product Weight 6
Product Weight UOM ounces
Product Width 1.5
Protect your investment. Yes
Required to function AAA batteries (3)
Required to function SKU 2300820
Size AAA
Supported Languages English, Spanish

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Product Reviews

Last update: Nov 17, 2009

Radio Shack 29-Range Digital Multimeter Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Thanks Radio Shack!

"You gotta be kidding me. I own this multimeter, but it hasn't worked for 6-months. So I came to this site planning to purchase a replacement online, and I see all the postings talking about the fuse. Well guess what - replacing the fuse fixed my problem! What a nice surprise. Thanks Radio Shack for having a product forum...." Read Full Review »

Feb 14, 2008 by Relieved

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Buy NOTHING from Radio Shack!

"This meter lasted about 2 months, and then just went crazy with readings that are totally unusable. I couldn't find a receipt, so the Radio Shack would not exchange it nor were they helpful in any way! I strongly suggest if a meter is important to you at all, grab a bargain at a local pawn shop with a Fluke or Simpson, but do NOT waste your money as I did and many others! I had an older meter from RS that las..." Read Full Review »

May 01, 2009 by Mark

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Radio Shack 29-Range Digital Multimeter Review

Buy NOTHING from Radio Shack!

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Inconsistent Signal
  • Wears Easily

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"This meter lasted about 2 months, and then just went crazy with readings that are totally unusable. I couldn't find a receipt, so the Radio Shack would not exchange it nor were they helpful in any way! I strongly suggest if a meter is important to you at all, grab a bargain at a local pawn shop wi …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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May 1 2009
Mark
Kissimmee, FL
I am:
  • Casual User
Reviewed at:
Price: $29.99
 
 

Radio Shack 29-Range Digital Multimeter Review

Same problems as previous posts.

★☆☆☆☆
1.0

    Pros

  • None

    Cons

  • Poor performance
  • Poor reliability

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I've had mine for two weeks. I am just getting into toying with electronics and was very excited to start building some simple circuits. . .today it decided to give a steady tone when testing continuity, will not test Ohms or voltage. I'm going to try to return it for a different product. I am le …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Nov 17 2009
Jason
El Paso, TX
I am:
  • Casual User
Reviewed at:
Price: $29.99
 
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 29-Range Digital Multimeter Review

Thanks Radio Shack!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance
  • Good Length
  • Good value
  • Rugged
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"You gotta be kidding me. I own this multimeter, but it hasn't worked for 6-months. So I came to this site planning to purchase a replacement online, and I see all the postings talking about the fuse. Well guess what - replacing the fuse fixed my problem! What a nice surprise. Thanks Radio Shack for …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 14 2008
Relieved
Issaquah, WA
I am:
  • Practical
Reviewed at:
Price: $29.99
 
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 29-Range Digital Multimeter Review

Good for the Price

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance
  • Good Length
  • VERY Sensitive

    Cons

  • The Infamous Fuse Isssue

    Best Uses

  • Testing Microelectronics
 

"This little multimeter that could was a replacement to my ancient pocket-sized 12 range analog multimeter that literally fell apart a few weeks ago. and WOAH, what an improvement....however...



The first thing I did to test it was measure a 50V 200mA AC adapter I had lying around. The voltmeter fu …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 7 2008
ThatBum
Pacifica, CA
I am:
  • Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $29.99
 
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 29-Range Digital Multimeter Review

CHANGE THE FUSE

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • UNIQUE
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Bad fuse from factory
  • Inconsistent Signal

    Best Uses

  • Inventor
 

"The meter indicated a short (Audible tone) when the dial/selector was put on Ohm's without the leads being touched together. After reading the other comments about the defective fuse that was supplied by the factory I changed the fuse, thinking this wouldn't cure an internal short circuit problem in …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 1 2009
Patrick
San Leandro, California
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  • Enthusiast
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Price: $29.99
 
 
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