Heinz Schmitz writes:

On Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:04:22 -0400, ? " " wrote:

- out of circuit transistor measuring 45 ohms in both directions (base -
emitter)

Sounds bad. Should depend on polarity. What voltage does
your meter put out in Ohms range?

Probably OK. If it has a built-in damper diode, will have ~50 ohm internal
B-E resistor.

- measuring short without transistor in circuit

Follow the circuit from base to ground. You may find
a transformer in there which would explain low resistance.

That's what I think.

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