*** CONTEST! ***
This is a contest for a free reconditioned and calibrated (by me) Tektronix CDM250 benchtop DMM. Since it is being offered free and I'm shipping it free, it's only for residents of the Unites States (sorry). The meter will come with a set of leads and power cord. Forum member Excavatoree has agreed to contribute two additional Fluke 27/FM handheld DMMs for the two runner-ups. These will be shipped free and will include test leads in a separate shipment from member Lightages. So there's 3 prizes.
Because this is not a drawing, I will limit the number of member entries to the first 12. To claim a spot, just make a post in this thread stating you will be submitting an entry evaluation and you will be in the list - no third party help please. First come first served. As soon as I get 12 spots claimed that's it. You will have 5 days (after today) to submit your full entry post so take your time. However you can ask questions, and it's also OK for the non-beginners reading along to help as long as we stay on-track. So we'll have three winners - First place wins the Tek DMM and 2nd - 3rd place wins a Fluke DMM.
Again, this is not a random drawing, so you can't just say "I'm Pooky Bear in for the DMM!" and not follow up with your entry post. You will have to convince me that you are really a beginner and need a free benchtop DMM (i.e. you are not the kinfolk of a millionaire who would not need help procuring equipment). Millionaires can be beginners but they don't need free DMMs.
Rules:
A. You must have been a member of the EEVblog forum prior to the date/time of this contest posting. No new signups just for the purpose of this contest will be accepted. (but join anyway because I think there will be more giveaways coming up hint hint).
B. You would be able to post a picture of your work area showing where the DMM will be used and also of the DMM in use when you get it. If this is a problem explain why.
C: Convince me you are a beginner that needs a free DMM. Pictures would probably help. It's up to you how.
I reserve the right to choose the final winner for the CDM250. I will ship free to the Unites States. The other two winners will be chosen by Excavatoree or by both of us.
Any non-beginner members are free to comment and ask questions, as long as they are helpful to the final determination. I will keep track now until I get 12 beginners claiming a spot and post a notice of the 12, then we'll just wait for the entry posts over the next 5 days, which should be written to convince me that you are a beginner
AND need a free DMM.
Disclaimer:
No warranties expressed or implied, equipment provided as-is and is not being offered as suitable for any specific application, all responsibility for use and operation of supplied equipment remains the sole responsibility of the user, calibration not guaranteed, EEVBlog forum cannot be held responsible for any injury or loss related to misuse of supplied equipment. By accepting this equipment you agree to these terms.Manuals available -
Tek CDM250 -
http://www.calstatela.edu/sites/default/files/groups/Department%20of%20Electrical%20and%20Computer%20Engineering/labs/cdm250.pdfFluke 27/FM -
http://www.fluke.com/fluke/inen/digital-multimeters/Fluke-27.htm?PID=56055First Prize -