#235: Basics of Analog Panel Meters | Analog meter movements

Uploaded April 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

This video covers the basics of analog panel meter movements, how they work, how to test and characterize them, and even how to modify the face for your custom application. These meters can be found on the surplus and ham/hobby market, and can make nice enhancements for projects you might be working on.

Here is a link to the custom meter scale software:
tonnesoftware.com/meter2.html

A copy of the notes page from this video can be found here:
qsl.net/w2aew/youtube/AnalogPanelMeters.pdf

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