Okay, I'll bite, Rich. Which type of resistor should I use and where can I get
them?
Mike, W4EF.........
----- Original Message -----
From: "2" <2@vc.net>
To: "Mike" <W4EF@dellroy.com>; "Ian White, G3SEK" <g3sek@ifwtech.com>; "AMPS"
<amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2001 10:05 AM
Subject: Re: [AMPS] SB-1000 mods?
> >
> >Ian, is there any preference for the type of resistor used for the glitch
> >resistor?
> >I have some 25 ohm/25 watt Dale RER type metal body resistors, but I am
> >concerned that they might be prone to flash over due to the relatively small
> >gap between the leads and the metal case.
>
> // True
>
> > Presumeably a ceramic body wire
> >wound resistor is the way to go.
>
> // During a glitch, the ceramic case tends to explode and throw
> schrapnel around one's abode.
>
> >Should I be concerned about inductance
> >(L*di/dt kick) -
>
> // No
>
> >... ...
>
> cheers
>
> - R. L. Measures, 805.386.3734,AG6K, www.vcnet.com/measures.
> end
>
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