pin the meter
English
Etymology
In reference to the measuring needle looking as though it is pinned in place.
Verb
pin the meter
- (CB radio) To cause a meter to register its highest possible value.
- 1958, The Radio Amateur's Handbook (issue 35, page 490)
- If signals tend to pin the meter, the sensitivity can be reduced by adjustment of R1.
- 1977, Amateur Radio (volume 33, page 59)
- It is not possible to do this using an ohmmeter because the current flowing will pin the meter and may cause damage to the movement or even burn out the coil.
- 1958, The Radio Amateur's Handbook (issue 35, page 490)