Radio Shack 42-Range Digital Multimeter with Electric Field Detection

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Pros

  • Consistent performance (12)
  • Versatile (12)
  • Rugged (7)
  • Good value (4)
  • Good length (3)
  • Easy to use (2)
  • Good performance (2)
  • Cheap (1)
  • Durable (1)
  • Good battery life (1)
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Cons

  • Inconsistent signal (9)
  • Bulky (2)
  • Unreliable (2)
  • Wears out quickly (2)
  • Basically doa (1)
  • Beeps out of control (1)
  • Breaks quickly (1)
  • Dead (1)
  • Doesn't work (1)
  • Everything is wrong (1)

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  • Dorm room (7)
  • High-end equipment (7)
  • Audio measurements (1)
  • Average home use (1)
  • Basic troubleshooting (1)
  • Display -only (1)
  • Door stop (1)
  • Electrical computer work (1)
  • Garage (1)
  • Garbage (1)
 
 
 

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This 42-range digital multimeter with electric field detection is a compact, auto-ranging, multimeter ideal for testing in the field, lab, shop or home.

Specification Description
Model 22-811
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Battery Type Product
Benefits Auto ranging with manual overrideDiode-check function
Body Material Multi
Cables Included Test Leads
Capacity UOM mAh
Chemistry Alkaline
Country Of Origin China
Description Header Easy readings.
Display Catalog Number 22-811
Enclosure Color Gray
End Product Indicator Yes
Features Simply select the function and the meter sets the rangeUnit measures frequency up to 4MHz and detects electric fieldsMeter h
Included in the Box Test LeadsSpare FuseOwner's Manual
Inputs 1 x (-COM), 1 x (+ V. W mA), 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 22-811
Offer Disclaimer (Pricing and availability may vary outside the contiguous 48 United States.)
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Power Device 9V Battery
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Height 6.33
Product Length 3.25
Product Type Digital
Product Weight 6.8
Product Weight UOM ounces
Product Width 1.25
Protect your investment. Yes
Required to function 9V battery
Required to function SKU 2300824
Size 9 Volt
Supported Languages English, Spanish

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Last update: Oct 26, 2009

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[1 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
The odds are you burned out the fuse!!!

"So it worked for a few weeks then stoped working this is what I read on other reviews most electronics don't just stop working in a week. You guys probably don't know how to use a multimeter and burned out the fuse inside. if you have the wrong setting on the dial you blow the fuse and voltage readings will stop. Most multimeters have spare fuses inside open it and replace and learn how to use...." Read Full Review »

Sep 02, 2009 by miamijon

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Do NOT buy this!

"This product is terrible! I chose to ignore the reviews and went ahead and bought this item since it had so many features for such a low price, but it is the WORST multimeter I have ever used! Volt function: Measures -50 - 4.5 mV when the leads are attached to NOTHING, this is NOT EF mode, it is volt mode. When attached to a battery, it couldn't give me a steady reading, when I set the range manually, it gave m..." Read Full Review »

Mar 23, 2008 by Dwayne

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Radio Shack 42-Range Digital Multimeter with Electric Field Detection Review

The odds are you burned out the fuse!!!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Bulky

    Best Uses

  • Dorm Room
  • High-End Equipment
  • Travel
 

"So it worked for a few weeks then stoped working this is what I read on other reviews most electronics don't just stop working in a week.



You guys probably don't know how to use a multimeter and burned out the fuse inside.

if you have the wrong setting on the dial you blow the fuse and voltage r …"  Read Full Review »

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 2 2009
miamijon
Miami, Florida
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Price: $49.99
 
 

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 42-Range Digital Multimeter with Electric Field Detection Review

Don't listen to others!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance
  • Durable
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • No PC Connection

    Best Uses

  • Electrical Computer Work
 

"I've had this meter for quite a while, and love it. It works as it always has, is fairly accurate and easy to use. Also has a nice price tag. EF detection works great and can detect EF fields from my CRT tv from over 15 feet away (without electrodes attached). I've even been able to detect where wir …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 27 2007
Tech.
Florida
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  • Tech Savvy
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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 42-Range Digital Multimeter with Electric Field Detection Review

I like it, but

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Rugged
  • Versatile

    Cons

  • Inconsistent Signal

    Best Uses

  • Teaching Lab
 

"I bought 3 of these meters for use in my Physics lab course. Students being beginers make a lot of mistakes, but so far nothing worse than fuses. They work reasonably well, although readings are a little unsteady and auto ranging is slow. For student use these are pretty good and the price is very c …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 6 2008
Phys Prof
Poughkeepsie, NY
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 42-Range Digital Multimeter with Electric Field Detection Review

Great meter for the price

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance
  • Good value

    Cons

  • None so far

    Best Uses

  • Dorm Room
  • High-End Equipment
 

"I first bought this meter for use in my Electrical Engineering lab because it's price tag was very inviting to a poor college student like myself. But now I use this meter all around because it proved to be a solid piece of equipment. Sure it doesn't boast the features that FLUKE meters do, but at …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 23 2008
Nickname
Los Angeles, CA
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Radio Shack 42-Range Digital Multimeter with Electric Field Detection Review

Great Meter For The Hobbyist

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Performance
  • Low cost
  • Rugged

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Hobbies
 

"This is a great multimeter for the price. I bought it 2 years ago and its still working perfectly. I use it all the time for hobby electronics and it does almost everything I want. The only things I wish I could change would be a lower minimum capacitance (it cuts out at about 100pf) and a higher ma …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 1 2008
Ixpah
Portland, OR
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  • Tech Savvy
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