----- Original Message -----
From: Phil Clements <philk5pc@tyler.net>
To: <W8JI@contesting.com>; <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, July 31, 2000 10:49 AM
Subject: Re: [AMPS] Caveat on Dentron Filaments + MLA-2500B Notes
<snip>
Probably true. It is one of those that are in a gold metal rectangular
case. 100 ohms @ 25 watts.
>
These sound like Dale resistors. They are designed to "pop-out" from the
ends when the power rating has been exceeded. If I remember them from the
military, they were wire wound with a composite center. They are better
suited for power supply and non-RF applications.
Gud Luck,
Mike(y)
W3SLK
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