Body color: first number
Color on the side: Second number
Dot on body: multiplier
Color code is the same as for modern resistors.
Example:
Body red: 2
Color on the side green: 5
Dot on body yellow: 10k
R= 250K
Don't look for tolerances, they didn't exist in those days.
Funny - not scientifically correct - note:
It is possible to determinate the age of these resistors.
They double in value every 60 to 70 year.
Example:
A 250k will read +/-500k after that period.
Edit: not power rating but might be helpful anyway.
/Hugo
Color on the side: Second number
Dot on body: multiplier
Color code is the same as for modern resistors.
Example:
Body red: 2
Color on the side green: 5
Dot on body yellow: 10k
R= 250K
Don't look for tolerances, they didn't exist in those days.
Funny - not scientifically correct - note:
It is possible to determinate the age of these resistors.
They double in value every 60 to 70 year.
Example:
A 250k will read +/-500k after that period.
Edit: not power rating but might be helpful anyway.
/Hugo
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