> These were all new parts when built Tom. Ohmite Brown Devils are
> still made. They're hollow core, wire-wound, glazed enamel.
> Physically, nice well made looking resistors. But that didn't seem to
> prevent the phenomenon of wire wounds opening-up for no apparent
> reason.
Maybe so.
The high failure resistors from Amp Supply and Ameritron's original
AL80 were brand new IRC resistors from surplus channels. Same
for some Vectronics and Viewstar parts.
My point is you just never know. It's best to avoid surplus parts.
73, Tom W8JI
W8JI@contesting.com
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