[R-390] Re: Call for measurements - 100dB carrier reading

[Drew Papanek]

Perry Sandeen wrote:

>IIRC, Chuck Felton in his ER article on R390 upgrades shunted the pot with 
>a low value 1/2 watt >resistor.

I did that using a 10 ohm 1/4 watt resistor and it works well.

>The question becomes: Could one use one of the multi-turn cermet type pots 
>instead? They are >cheap and plentiful.  Multi-turn 2W pots are in the $20 
>range now.

The resistor in question won't dissipate anything near 2w.  The actual 
dissipation would be a fraction of a milliwatt

>I do concede the point that is won't look "original".

Perry, you needn't concede anything.  You have done us the service of 
compilation of a reference of postings from this forum, and of showing us 
solid state replacements for our beloved beam power tubes.  Those who want 
original appearance will find an original-looking part or will use Dave 
Wise's clever modification.

Drew

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