Originally Posted by
alexM
This is super useful information. I currently have a Daniels AFM8 on my ebay watch list. I used one previously when I installed the COM and TXP equipment in my Citabria and the T-6 (under supervision of course). It is also mentioned in the aircraft electrical book I bought, so I thought it was required equipment. That Daniels AFM8 is $250-ish used, and it doesn't come with the "positioner" which is an easy $55-80 each. With the Daniels tool you don't adjust anything, it just works flawlessly.
Now with your recommendation I would say that for 1/10 the cost I can fiddle around adjusting for a moment or two.