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| Reviews Summary for Simpson 260 VOM |
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Reviews: 21
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Average rating: 4.6/5
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MSRP: $200.00
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Description: Simpson Electric Co. 260 Volt-Ohm-Milliammeter is a rugged,reliable,all-purpose measuring instrument.It is used for measuring A.C. and D.C. voltages,resistances,direct currents,decibles and output voltages.
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Product is in production.
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More info: http://www.simpsonelectric.com/
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WA7URV
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Rating: 2/5
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Apr 15, 2011 20:17
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Dead On Arrival
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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Just waited several backorder weeks for my 260-RT (rolltop). It's a beautiful thing, bringing back memories of my high school electronics. Problem is, it appears the meter movement is frozen. No response on any function, and upon attempting to adjust the needle with the zero-adjust screw, still no movement. I'll follow up later after experiencing Simpson's customer service (or Tequipment's customer service, depending on how I'm supposed to handle this.) For now, I have a beautiful retro VOM that does have a continuity beeper, anyway!
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WB0YLE
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 8, 2011 10:02
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The Go-To Tool for the Bench
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Got introduced to the old reliable 260 as a neophyte broadcast engineer back in the early 70s. Used them for everything from checking diodes and resistors to sensing RF injection in big 'Real' transmitters.
Most used tool on my workbench. Found a cherry one on Evilbay for 75 BIN. With probes.
Still use it almost every day. Never has let me down, and just looks darn good sitting there next to the other test equipment and effluvia of a tech bench.
If you find one, come across one, are given one...grab it.
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WA9OUE
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 16, 2010 07:44
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Great Analog Meter
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I'm still using my Gov't issued Simpson from 1963. Used for 40+ years on the job and still using today. Works great, just have to remember to change the batteries. Don't do resistor checks that often.
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AB2AX
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 15, 2010 09:31
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my #1 pc of equipment
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Time owned: months
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If I could only have 1 pc of test equipment this would be it.
i rescued mine from a govt property junk pile 15yrs ago. pretty battered but all i did was cleaned up contacts and its worked fine ever since
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ERIEDXER
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 26, 2010 10:31
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Excellent analog VOM
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This is a well made piece of test gear, and will last forever if cared for. Probably one of the best analog VOM's ever made along side other Simpsons.
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KB0XR
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 6, 2009 05:11
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A Man's Meter
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've had mine over 30 years now. Built like a tank and just "Looks" right. Yeah, I've got a few DVM's also but the 260 is the one I use the most for my modest measurement needs.
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K4XZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 5, 2009 19:51
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Great classic
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Every ham should own one of these.Rugged reliable and fairly accurate. One thing to check when buying a used 260 is the battery compartment. This meter works so good most people don't check until it does not work. Then the clean up starts. Buy one you won't regret it.
73 Joe K4XZ
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K1YPB
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 5, 2009 18:10
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An Excellent Classic
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have had my "260" for well over 35 years now. What a great VOM. Durable, rugged and reliable. Every shack should have one! They don't make instruments like this any more.
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W8AAZ
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 5, 2009 17:24
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Does VOM functions well
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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This is about the prime ultra VOM if you are looking for one. Lots and lots on ebay and often bring prices that show a demand despite DMM's being available for decades, and lots cheaper. I was totally satisfied with them as a VOM, but I have moved on to buying Simpson 303 meters, a VTVM that looks like a 260. If you buy a 303, get the probes, or at min. the probe connectors as they are not available commercially. Sort of mini Switchcrafts but obsolete. Remember these Simpsons are bakelite, a wonderful material that will shatter if dropped on a hard surface! I used 260's professionally till recently, sometimes. Have to keep low resistance on the D cell battery terminals for good low ohms zeroing. 260's can be calibrated with adjustments unlike cheap VOM's.
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AF4O
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Rating: 5/5
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Oct 25, 2008 09:01
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A Classic
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Bought mine at an auction. Its an old one. I had to fix several things but it works great now. Built like a tank.
I honestly dont use it that much as i have become spoiled with my Fluke 77 but when you need to see a meter swing then it goes into service.
I remember in electronics school, we trained on one of these that had circuit breakers!
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