Uploaded December 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Video Table of Contents:
00:00 Introduction to the 260
01:02 Common features of all 260 Series
03:00 Review of the Series 1 thru 6
08:24 Continuing with Series 7 and 8 (and the odd probe connector)
10:35 Meaning of the suffix letters
11:25 A great website resource
11:49 What to look for when buying a used 260
12:44 Common problems with older 260s
14:02 Final comments and advice
16:24 Closing

This video discusses the Simpson 260 VOM family, first introduced in the 1930s, and still in production today. It is likely the most popular professional (in the US anyway) analog VOM ever produced. A quick review of the various Series of the 260, along with some advice on what to look for when searching for one for your own use. A TON of useful information about the Simpson 260 can be found on this website:
simpson260.com
Notes from the video can be found here:
qsl.net/w2aew/youtube/Simpson260notes.pdf