[Amps] Rotary switch terminology

[Ron Youvan]

    Martin HS0ZED Sole wrote:

> Looking for help on naming of switch types.

> In the field of rotary switches

> If the pole rotates between contacts in a break before make manner how 
> would you name this?

   "break before make" type	(most things)

> If the pole rotates in a make before break manner how would you name this?

   "make before break" type	(like powerstats/Variacs)

> Now the one that has me puzzled, If all the switchable contacts are 
> connected to the pole contact with the exception of the selected 
> position, how would you call this?

   "shorting" type	(power amplifier tank coils)


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