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K4SAT
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 3, 2011 16:19
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Happy Camper
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I built this kit and am very pleased by the way it turned out. The quality of the hardware and case is pretty good for the price point. Unless you knew it was a kit it would be hard to tell it wasn't a commercially marketed product.The kit worked first time when I powered it up and the readings are very accurate and stable.
Joe K4SAT
www.leikhim.com
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IZ4KBS
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Rating: 4/5
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Oct 24, 2010 15:44
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A few caps were missing
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I have just finished assembling and testing the unit and the first impression is good. It worked right from the first power-up, so no problem with that. Instructions are clear and informative, so again no problem with that either. In fact at the beginning the display did not show anything, so I thought I had made some mistake with the build, but then it turned out that it was because the contrast pot needed to be turned fully CW for the display to become clearly visible. I would have given this kit a 5, were it not for a few capacitors that were missing from the bag. Namely, three 10uF and two 0.1uF capacitors were missing, that is a total of five components, which is a bit too many for such a low part count circuit. Luckily they are not critical components and I had some of them in my junk box, otherwise I would have been stuck. I urge AADE to double-check the kits for missing parts before they are shipped. Apart from that, the meter is well designed and it is definitely worth buying.
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KSAVES2
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 27, 2010 10:48
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Can't be beat
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I had bought a kit that was based upon AADE's
"purloined" design. Wished I'd known before wasting the 60 bucks. Then went out and bought the IIB assembled as I wanted it for some well-delayed kit building projects. All I can say is it's a great meter and worth the cost either kit or built. Will at least be able to see if the self wound toroids are in the ballpark for other projects.
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N4CR
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Rating: 5/5
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Jul 9, 2010 18:02
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Easy build. Good build docs.
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Obviously, the build documentation has been redone since some of the earlier comments. The instructions now have color pictures and there is a step by step text that goes along with each picture. At no time did I wonder which part went where or how to identify polarity and placement on parts which required it.
It took me about 2 hours to build and I was taking my time. Nice fitment on the board to the case, the case halves and where the switches protrude. The display is clear and operation of the device is crisp. The unit appears to be accurate based on many junk bin parts that have been tested.
I consider this a well spent investment in kit building. On to my BitX20 V3.
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KE4RQ
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 18, 2010 14:56
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Great tool for kit builders
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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As I get older my eyes need more help identifying the increasingly smaller components found in kits today. This is the kit to get. Goes together in one evening and works the first time--well, if you follow the instructions it does! If you're a kit builder like me or want to roll your own, I don't see how you can get along with it. Mine is right next the soldering iron so I can check values BEFORE soldering them in. Get it; you won't be sorry.
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KN4QD
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 11, 2010 19:28
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Great kit and great support.
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I ordered the kit version and it went together in about an hour without a hitch. One of the standoffs was missing but a quick email to Neil and I had two standoffs in my mailbox two days later, gratis.
The meter works great and is very handy to have, especially winding torroids and transformers.
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WB2STR
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Rating: 5/5
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May 22, 2010 17:45
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Essential for all homebrewers!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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My L/C IIB meter gets a solid 5 from me based on my 10 years of owning one. I have had for over 10 years. At that time, I think Neil had just upgraded the meter to the IIB version. Though I was initially hesitant about the relatively high price, the meter had solid reviews and I am soooo glad I bought the kit, which I really didn't think was difficult at all to put together from the instructions. For homebrewers, experimenters, and kit builders, this L/C meter is worth every cent. I have more than recouped my money in hours saved troubleshooting and sorting through all those surplus capacitors and coils. Its small size doesn't take up much workbench space and its portability is a big plus. Thanks, Neil, for providing a truly great instrument!
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WB2FYZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 23, 2009 08:29
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Excellent Product
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I purchased the kit version and I am very pleased with this
excellent test Instrument. Very Fast Shipping and delivery.
The assembly process for me was very easy and it worked the
first time I turned it on. This is a great product for measuring
small inductor and capacitor values as used in RF equipment and
projects.
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W4XG
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 2, 2009 11:18
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Good instrument & good support
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Accurately measures small components. Neil helps you and will even fix it for just the return postage cost if you have a problem. (I had an unsoldered pad.) Easy kit if you have some experience. A solid 5.
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W5KG
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 6, 2009 07:10
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very nice
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Just completed the L/C Meter IIB.
Very easy to put together but reading the instructions is a must.
Color pix makes it easy to do.
About 1 to 2 hour project.
$99 kit reasonable in price.
May not be first time kit builders. Good soldering skills is a must.
No complicated adjustment need and worked great the first time powered up!
I would have given a 4.5 but I believe better than a 4 so I'll give it a 5.
It will make a very good piece of equiptment in the shack.
Way to go Neil.
73 de W5KG, Don
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