The Simpson Model 265 is a rugged, high performance, battery operated Volt-Ohm-Milliammeter capable of making a wide variety of electrical measurements simply and accurately. It features both AC and DC current ranges, a single range/function switch, and meter overload protection. These features, in combination with other functions and ranges make the 265 an exceptional, general purpose, portable and laboratory instrument, . . . equally suitable for servicing, production, inspection and engineering applications. The use of a self shielding temperature compensated taut band meter with knife-edge pointer assures freedom from friction, excellent readability, resolution, and repeatability over a wide temperature range. A varistor in the meter circuit provides overload protection for the meter movement.