RCA VoltOhmyst WV - 77E Volt Meter
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:30620647 | Brand: RCA |
| Form Factor: Benchtop | Display: Analog |
| MPN: WV-77E | UPC: Does not apply |
RCA VoltOhmyst WV-77E Condition is For parts or not working. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
I purchased this meter from eBay about a month ago as not working but it good cosmetic condition. After opening it I discovered it had a severe battery leak problem - many of these older VTVMs have this problem because they used a 1.5 volt D carbon-zinc battery,
that was forgotten when the units were stored. I worked on it and fixed many of the problems including some missing... traces on the PC board. The voltage divider network has resistors that check out but the switches (I think) are leaky and it doesn't provide reliable operation. So I am selling it for parts. The meter is in good condition, no cracks and the needle is not bent - see the pictures. The front panel is in good condition - there is a little residue at the bottom - I meant to clean it before taking pictures. The power transformer is working. There is a bank of three pots (Ac balance, DC calibrate, Ac calibrate) this is hard to find and it is good condition and can be reused. The precision resistors can be reused. Tubes are good as well as the pots for ohms and zero. The case has some damage to the bottom from the battery spill. It can be sanded and repainted if you want to restore it. I don't recommend that you buy this meter with the intent of refurbishing it (unless you are much better than I am!) but there are several good and valuable parts. I live in West LA if you would like to pick it up. Ohterwise I'll ship to the US for $10.00
I purchased this meter from eBay about a month ago as not working but it good cosmetic condition. After opening it I discovered it had a severe battery leak problem - many of these older VTVMs have this problem because they used a 1.5 volt D carbon-zinc battery,
that was forgotten when the units were stored. I worked on it and fixed many of the problems including some missing... traces on the PC board. The voltage divider network has resistors that check out but the switches (I think) are leaky and it doesn't provide reliable operation. So I am selling it for parts. The meter is in good condition, no cracks and the needle is not bent - see the pictures. The front panel is in good condition - there is a little residue at the bottom - I meant to clean it before taking pictures. The power transformer is working. There is a bank of three pots (Ac balance, DC calibrate, Ac calibrate) this is hard to find and it is good condition and can be reused. The precision resistors can be reused. Tubes are good as well as the pots for ohms and zero. The case has some damage to the bottom from the battery spill. It can be sanded and repainted if you want to restore it. I don't recommend that you buy this meter with the intent of refurbishing it (unless you are much better than I am!) but there are several good and valuable parts. I live in West LA if you would like to pick it up. Ohterwise I'll ship to the US for $10.00
