[Boatanchors] Replacement Caps and Resistors

rbethman rbethman at comcast.net
Wed Jan 13 09:10:36 EST 2016


I specifically obtained new carbon composition from Mouser!

They are going into ALL grid circuits in my HRO-50-T1.

It will be in service on a regular basis, and then I have no issues with 
the metal film.

I'll be taking a hard look at the ceramic ones!

Regards, Bob - N0DGN


On 1/12/2016 5:33 PM, w5jo at brightok.net wrote:
> For this reason I buy ceramic resistors for my stock for I never know 
> for sure where they will be used.  If you find carbon comp, chances 
> are they will be out of value but some reliable places have good ones.
>
> Also if you are using them in circuits  500 volts or over pay 
> attention to the voltage rating of the resistors.
>
>
> Jim
> W5JO
>
> -----Original Message----- I would give some thought to the metal film 
> resistors if it is in a
> location where it can add inductance.
>
> Some will disagree.  I have found it DID make a difference.



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