[Milsurplus] BC-221-AK resistor replacement question

[David Stinson]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Hutchins" <olegerityincj at austin.rr.com>
Subject: [Milsurplus] BC-221-AK resistor replacement question


> List Members-
> 
> Replacing the critical resistors on the Master Oscillator coils.  Do I 
> use the
> 1. Old style Carbon comp with 5% tolerance? or
> 2. the newer type carbon film 1% tolerance? or 
> 3. the newer type metal film .5% tolerance?

Assuming you want to use the unit, but also keep it original,
and assuming the resistors have drifted high, measure the 
old ones and tack-solder a new film across them to bring
them back near to spec.  Just one option.