[Hallicrafters] SX-42 S-Meter Pot?

[Chuck McGregor]

At 01:24 PM 8/21/2005, Steve & Sharon Nordentoft wrote:

>A question for those folks familiar with the SX-42.
>What is the ohms and wattage of the s-meter zero-set control variable 
>resistor?

Steve -
The Sams photofact says 500 ohms, 2 watts.   Ryder's says 500 ohms and 
doesn't mention the power dissipation.
For typical 6AG5 plate current of .07 Amps, the power dissipation in the 
500 ohm pot would be 1.22 watts, so a 2 watt pot sounds good.

73,
Chuck N7RHU 


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