[Antennas] Terminating resistor

Thu, 10 Apr 2003 14:15:28 -0500

Hi Nelson,

The standard 1% resistor values close to these are 909 and 953 ohms.
Metal film resistors are better than carbon composition for RF work.

Since you're interested in receiving, the power rating of the resistors isn't critical.

Digikey part numbers are:

BC909YCT
BC953YCT

for the 903 and 953 ohm metal film resistors.

These are on page 707 of the latest catalog. You can also find the info at www.digikey.com

Other types of 1% resistors would be useable. The standard  values are the same.

73/ Bob - AG5Q

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nelson Wittstock" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2003 12:21 PM
Subject: [Antennas] Terminating resistor

> I'm thinking about putting up a Pennant antenna for low noise reception on
> 160 meters.  My concern is that I'm unclear as to what to use for a
> terminating resistor.  The non-standard values that are called for have me
> puzzled.  How does one come up with a 945 or 903 ohm resistor?  I suppose a
> potentiometer could get this value and then be placed in a weatherproof
> container but there has to be a better way.  Any suggestions would be
> appreciated.
> 
> Nelson Wittstock, K8DJC
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