[ARC5] Potentiometer value needed

[Kenneth G. Gordon]

On 10 Aug 2014 at 11:28, Brian Clarke wrote:

> Hello Jim,
> 
> Because there is DC on the pot, if you use a carbon-tracked pot, it will 
> soon become noisy. It is far better to use a wirewound pot, as in the 
> original design.

Agreed, but FINDING such a pot these days is almost impossible.
 
> If you plan to fit Ken's suggested AF gain control in the front of the 
> receiver, shield both audio leads.

Actually, yes: all audio leads.... I use RG-174. Works fine.

Ken W7EKB