[Boatanchors] [collins_radios] Simpson 260 Assistance Needed

[Richard Knoppow]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Knepper" <collinsradio at comcast.net>
To: "Steve Byan" <stevebyan at verizon.net>
Cc: <collins_radios at yahoogroups.com>; 
<amateur-repairs at yahoogroups.com>; 
<boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 4:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] [collins_radios] Simpson 260 
Assistance Needed


> Steve, you get the prize.  The problem turned out to be 
> two resistors that
> were, as you say, changed value.
>
> R14 - 11.2 ohms on a bobbin
> R17 - 1.109 K
>
> I wonder if anyone knows if Simpson can supply.
>
> Would someone have any of these resistors in their 
> "junkbox."
>
> Thank you
>
> David Knepper, W3CRA/W3ST

     Are these wire wound resistors, if so they really can't 
change value much so the problem may be at the termination 
of the winding. Sometimes its possible to fix the terminals 
by soldering them. If the terminals are exposed its at least 
worth a try.


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Richard Knoppow
Los Angeles
WB6KBL
dickburk at ix.netcom.com