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Vol control with tap

Eric
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11-07-2020, 01:12 PM

Hello All.
I have a Firestone Model R-1661,
http://www.nostalgiaair.org/pagesbymodel...006273.pdf

The radio plays after restoration with the exception of the volume control ( #41A 250k ohm) which has some bad spots in it and I would like to replace it but the control has a Tap. Also the value of the pot is 500k so someone must have replaced it at one time.
Can I omit the tap?
Is there anyway to know the value of the tap or is it standard?
Is there a workaround I have a 250k pot I can use but it does not have a tap.

Thanks Eric

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Vol control with tap - by Eric - 11-07-2020, 01:12 PM

RE: Vol control with tap - by OZ4 - 11-07-2020, 02:52 PM

RE: Vol control with tap - by radiorich - 11-08-2020, 01:56 AM

RE: Vol control with tap - by David - 11-08-2020, 08:25 AM

RE: Vol control with tap - by Eric - 11-08-2020, 10:52 AM

RE: Vol control with tap - by radiorich - 11-08-2020, 11:54 AM

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