[Elecraft] Interpreting Color Codes

[Michael Neverdosky]

W3FPR - Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Folks,
> 
> Part of the blame for color confusion lies with the part manufacturer.  
> I have many older resistors in my junkbox and the color bands are bright 
> and clear - these older color bands are saturated colors and easy to 
> read at a glance under most any lighting condition, so I know it is not 
> my eyes getting dim!!!. 

Long ago I shifted to using color codes for sorting only.
Before installing any resistor (and most caps and inductors) I measure 
the value.

Yes, it adds to my building time but saves me lots of 
rework/troubleshooting time.

michael N6CHV

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