25K pot

[Brian Carling]

I have seen some companies like Newark etc that want upwards of
$35-40.00 for a drive potentiometer, the typical value being 25
kilohms at 4 watts. Most medium power rig designs of the 1960s
used such a pot on the driver tube's screen circuit.

Almost impossible to find, BUT I found some 5 watt wire wound pots.
made by CTS series 026 available from DIGI-KEY for $3.50 each
which is phenominally cheap!! I cannot vouch for these as I have not
seen them. I have a fellow bringing me one today from a Valiant that
he parted out after it was damaged.

DIGI-KEY is at (800) 344-4539

I hope that helps you!

73 de AF4K

On 16 Aug 97 at 8:05, John Lockhart wrote:

>
> Bry,
>
> If you find a source, I'd appreciate a "heads up."  The
> control in my Valiant is a bit crusty and could use
> replacement.....
>
> Thanks,
>
> John  W0DC
>
>
> bry at mns.net
> ----------
> > From: Bry <bry at REMOVE.mns.net>
> > Newsgroups: rec.radio.amateur.boatanchors; rec.radio.amateur.homebrew;
> rec.radio.swap
> > Subject: WTB: 25K pot
> > Date: Friday, August 15, 1997 9:10 PM
> >
> > I need a FOUR WATT potentiometer (large-ish!) for the drive control in
> > my Valiant. It is 25 K-ohms panel pot with the standard 1/4" shaft
> > about 3/8" to 1/2" long, the type that a regular knob will go on.
> >
> > Anyone got one?
> >
> > NB: delete out the "REMOVE" from my e-mail address
> > or reply here.
> >
> > Thanks - Bry, AF4K
> >
> >
>
>
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