Yea, that vintage 87V will be a thorn in the test data forever. Crazy meter. I think the outcry was because I was killing a Fluke brand meter and not just any Fluke brand meter, but what is touted as the "golden standard"
. Where I actually use that old Fluke 189s, that new 87V just sits in its box with its chattering switch.
There is no way to run a new 189. $60, it would be fun to play with. I've sent more costly meters to their graves. It may also be fun to cycle the switch on such an old meter.
Still, this one looks in better mechanical condition than the one my friend had given me. One of you Fluke 189 fanboys needs to step up and save this meter.