[AMRadio] Globar brand thermistors

[John Coleman]

	Those things are really pretty cool.  I think they are around 100
ohms cold and about 1 ohm hot at up to 3 amps.  They are great for the
primary of filament XFMRs for Xmitting tubes.  I used to use them all the
time.  We kept them in stock for the degaussing circuits in TV repair but I
haven't seen them for a long time. 

John Coleman, WA5BXO

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:amradio-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Wilhite
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 1:41 PM
To: Discussion of AM Radio
Subject: Re: [AMRadio] 117Z6GT question

George:  You might search around for some old "Globar" resistors.  Install 
on the input line and they will absorb some of that inrush resulting in 
longer life for the tubes.

I found a card of them (they were in little packets that one pulled off like

the pull tabs you bought at the beer joint) in little bags.  They were used 
in TV sets and AC/DC radios.  Check for a parts store that has been in 
business for a long time and find the guy with gray hair and an unsteady 
walk.  He will know what you are talking about.



73  Jim
W5JO