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Re: Lifetime resistor supply
Did you try the magnet test to make sure they aren't the tin coated steel connecting lead types? Got caught once, they went in the bin quick smart. -- Terry VK5TM www.vk5tm.com ( https://www.vk5tm.com
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Terry VK5TM
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Re: Lifetime resistor supply
Thank you for the information. Ted [email protected]> wrote:
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Ted
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Re: Lifetime resistor supply
The blue body is for the metal film resistors and they are 1% precision. The tan body is for the carbon film resistors and they are 5% precision.
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chuck adams
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Re: Lifetime resistor supply
Other than being difficult to read, is there any significant electrical difference between blue and brown for the color? Ted [email protected]> wrote:
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Ted
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Re: Lifetime resistor supply
I showed a cheap component tester in my last video.? I use it to measure everything before I put it into a project.? The tester doesn't have to be accurate all the time.? It's just to make sure I
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chuck adams
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Re: Lifetime resistor supply
That's my understanding Chuck; that the metal film resistors produce less noise. I haven't done a comparison, or any measuring though, so haven't actually noticed it. I measure all resistors before
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Dave AA7EE
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Re: Crystals
When I added my message last night, I forgot to add that Wes adding Errata about that 3k3 resistor.? Not only the resistor changed but some of the formulas used in the Experimental Methods in RF
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Daniel KK4MRN
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Re: JST crimping
I purchased this crimper set a couple years ago and it covers a lot of bases. TICONN Crimping Tool for Heat Shrink Connectors - Ratcheting Wire Crimper - Crimping Pliers - Ratchet Terminal Crimper -
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Albert Marsh
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Re: Lifetime resistor supply
I believe this is the link: https://www.amazon.com/Molence-Resistor-Resistors-Assortment-Experiments/dp/B0C5N47J51 Mike N2MS
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Mike N2MS
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Resistors
I'm sorry, one more point. With so many resistors, you've got a serious problem.? Storage. I use #6 coin envelopes that I got from Staples a long time ago in a galaxy far away (Dallas).? 250
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chuck adams
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Re: Lifetime resistor supply
But Dave,? didn't you find that the metal films produced less RF noise?? Of course, when you need a 100ohm resistor, all you have is 91ohms........ chuck, aa7fo
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chuck adams
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Re: Lifetime resistor supply
I have not gone through.?? My English is better than that.? Speed typing sucks.
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chuck adams
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Re: Lifetime resistor supply
You did good with those carbon film resistors Chuck. Most of the resistors in my stash are the now ubiquitous 1% metal film types. Nice and stable, tight tolerance. Agreeable in every way, apart from
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Dave AA7EE
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Re: Lifetime resistor supply
Ask and you shall receive.? Amazon (let's make Jeff richer site) and search for "1/4W carbon film resistor kit" and you get a large selection that I have done gone through.? I just picked this. FYI
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chuck adams
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Re: Manhattan Construction Classes
I'm about to post my second video in an hour.? In it there is a cheap Chinese component tester.? Find them on amazon and all your favorite critter suppliers online.? Attached photo.? I have one
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chuck adams
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Re: Lifetime resistor supply
Thank you. These sound ideal as -- I am sure you know -- the blue colored ones are the devil to distinguish green, red, blue, etc. If you care to share a link, I'm sure others would appreciate same.
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k6whp
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Re: Lifetime resistor supply
William, Four strips, so they are marked for precision range. Body is tan, typical for carbon film resistors. FYI chuck, aa7fo
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chuck adams
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Manhattan Construction Classes
Hi Chuck, Can I make a recommendation for your Manhattan Construction Classes? Can you make a video about matching diodes? Thanks! Alan, N8WQ
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Alan N8WQ
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Re: Lifetime resistor supply
Are they four stripe or five stripe coded and are the resistor bodies blue or tan? -- William, k6whp -------------------- "Cheer up, things could get worse. So I cheered up and things got worse."
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k6whp
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Crystal Experiment for Beginners and Experts Alike
I'm in the middle of a big project, but I ran across a need for the following and I'm on a side excursion in the lab for a few hours and I thought some in the group might be interested in trying
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chuck adams
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