[Hallicrafters] SX-28 S-Meter Zero Pot (R 29)

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The S-Meter on my SX-28 is nearly pinned to the  right, just a flicker on the 
strongest signals. The zero pot (R-29) had minimal  effect. I checked the pot 
with an ohm meter and found it was a dead short  between terminals and 
measured about 850 K ohm to ground. I looked for a  suitable replacement, but no 
luck so far. It looks like a 12-25 watt rheostat.  Does anyone know the actual 
value of the component? How much power does this  thing have to dissipate? Could 
I possibly get away with a smaller (2 watt?) pot,  or does it really need to 
be that hefty (closer to a  rheostat)?

Thanks!
Jerry