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Panel Mounted Audio Potentiometer

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Per your request, a panel mount audio pot has been selected with the 
w/solder lugs, threaded bushing & anti-rotation lug. (detailed info on file
& will be provided under separate cover).
The AVL assigned p/n is 119028-103.
The vendors are Bourns p/n PCW1J-B24-CAD103 & Clarostat p/n RV4NAYSD103D.
Two (2) other sources (CTS & Mallory) are being considered & info gathered.
Notes: Mounting nuts only provided with Bourns.
       Life expectancy: Bourns 50Kcycles;Clarostat 25Kcycles.
Price & delivery quotes are:
Bourns: min. 100pcs.at $1.81,$1.05(500),$0.85(1K),$0.76(5K).L.T.:8 weeks.

Clarostat: min.120pcs. at $4.49,$2.70(500),$2.14(1K),$2.10(5K).L.T.4-8 wks.

Samples have been requested & are expected in 3-4 weeks.

When price, rotational life, & provision of hardware are considered; the 
Bourns part would seem to be the better buy.

Will provide you with more info as acquired.

Addenda to Pnl. Mtd. Audio Pot msg. 12/4/91

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The 2nd line of subject message was inadvertently omitted & should read as 
follows:
following parameters: 10Kohm,CW audio taper +/-20%,.25W,single turn/section,

Sorry about that !!!
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Dec 04, 1991