OT: Simple electronics question...

[David Woyciesjes]

John Lawson wrote:

> 
> 
>   Clock radio speaker output reduction:
> 
>  Note that a good number of the smaller clock radios use 
> higher-than-usual speaker impedances. sometimes upward of 60 ohms: saves 
> output devices having to handle heavy currents (relatively).
> 
>   T'were it me, I'd obtain a 500-ohm 'trimmer' pot - the kind that is 
> meant to go on a printed circuit board, be adjusted once, then left... 
> 500 ohms at 1/4W would be fine - then put it series... 
> If you really want to get fancy, you can put a small switch in the case, 
> and short out the pot, thus restoring the radio to full volume if 
> desired...

	Thanks very much. This idea will do just dandy.

> PS: this presupposes you are comfortable with soldering....

	I'm by no means an expert, but I ain't afraid of it either.

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