[Amps] 47 Ohm 5 watt

[Carl]

Yeah, it might take another 30+ years for that to happen if they are good 
quality..


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From: "Bill Turner" <dezrat at outlook.com>
To: "Amps group" <amps at contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2018 3:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Amps] 47 Ohm 5 watt


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> On Thu, 9 Aug 2018 08:51:55 -0700, David wrote:
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>>Antique Electronic Supply has new carbon composition resistors in stock.
>
> REPLY:
>
> I strongly recommend against using carbon composition resistors for
> anything except restoring antique equipment to its "original"
> condition. They are notorious for changing value over time, especially
> when hot. Either metal film or metal oxide type is far superior in
> terms of stability.
>
> 73, Bill W6WRT
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