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Multimeters: Digital vs. Analog

Although most technicians use digital multimeters for testing and troubleshooting, there is still a place for the older analog readout. This is because the needle movement can give you a better sense of how a system is changing than a digital readout does. The model 310 is the favorite hand-held analog VOM in the maintenance and telecommunications field. Features 18 ranges and functions, AC/DC voltage measurement to 1200V, drop resistant, high-impact case, diode overload protected meter, fused resistance ranges and more.

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