[Boatanchors] BA Resistors

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

On Feb 3, 2008 7:45 PM, JT Croteau <jt.n1ese at gmail.com> wrote:
> I am salvaging some old, truly basket case, tube equipment for parts
> to be used in some of my home brew AM projects and I'm wondering if I
> should be keeping any of the carbon comp resistors?

One thing to keep in mind even with NOS carbon comp resistors is that
they tend to absorb moisture over time, which alters their value
somewhat. Bake them in an oven for a bit, then measure them. That
should give you a good idea which resistors are worth bothering with.
Other than high-wattage examples, they're probably not worth bothering
with if used (in my opinion) unless you like changing components.

 ~ Todd,  KA1KAQ