>In a message dated 96-02-23 04:03:36 EST, you write:
>
>>
>>Hi contest gang!
>>Anyone know the values of the two resistors
>>used in the parasitic chokes on top of the two
>>8875's in the 2500b? Cooked mine. . .
>>Contest tonight!
>>Mike
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>>
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>They are 80- 100 ohm Mike. That is a faitly non-critical amp because the
>grid leads are short. But be careful about one thing. MOST 1 watt or larger
>resistors are inductive, and that includes carbon and metal film types. Be
>sure to : 1.) Cut a resistor open and look at the insides to be sure the
>element is not wound in a spiral 2.) Measure the resistor at VHF on an
>antenna or resistance bridge.
>
>There are VERY few sources of non-inductive resistors left, Allen Bradley is
>one. I have some here if you get in a pinch. But again, that is a real stable
>amp. You may get away without anything there.
>
>73 Tom
Alternatively, you could see if Richard Measures, AG6K, has a kit to replace
those resistors with nichrome materials.
Stan W7NI@teleport.com
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