Radio Shack 24 Range Digital Multimeter 22-805 Manual [updated] Jun 2026

The is a classic piece of test equipment that remains perfectly serviceable nearly three decades after its release. The key to using it safely and accurately is having the original manual—or a reliable substitute like this guide.

He set the dial to the 200mA setting, plugged the red lead into the VΩmA jack, and hooked the meter in series with the solenoid. radio shack 24 range digital multimeter 22-805 manual

0.2A / 250V Fast-Acting (usually a 5 × 20mm glass fuse). The is a classic piece of test equipment

The 22‑805's standout feature for its era is the built‑in . It connects to a computer via a 9‑pin female DB‑9 connector , converting the meter into a basic data acquisition system. The black test lead always plugs into this jack

The black test lead always plugs into this jack. It acts as the negative/ground reference.

Temporarily freezes the displayed value for easy reading after disconnecting the probes.

He opened the battery compartment on the back of the 22-805. The manual’s diagram was perfect—it showed the exact location of the fuse carrier. He pulled the blown glass tube. It was a standard 200mA fuse.