[Boatanchors] 4 or 5 color band carbon resistors

[J Forster]

Not so. Allen Bradley (AB) were often coded with the yellow and white bands. I
have many, many thousands.

You are likely right about the 5% tolerance. OTOH, I ONLY use AB brand carbon
comps.

-John



Greg Werstiuk wrote:

> Carbon Comps were never offered in tighter than +-5% tolerance nor were they
> identified using other that 2 significant digits plus a multiplier
>
> 3 + 1 + tolerance band scheme was used on metal film and metal glaze product
> families.