I was out at the local Harbor Freight shop today and noticed they have
a basic digital meter on sale for three bucks.  Includes leads and 9V
carbon cell battery.  URL:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=90899

I picked up a couple just to have on hand...

-p.
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