I did need to do the cable swap - no big deal though. It took maybe 15 minutes.
Gary
> On Jul 19, 2018, at 3:38 PM, Fernando <n2fq@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> Not to monopolize the thread, here is what
>
> I found in my Jupiter.
>
> The voltage regulator supplies 5V to
>
> parallel resistors, then 4.5v to J12.
>
> When I put 5V directly to J12, the backlight
>
> brittens up a bit but the graphics is still
>
> dim. So went ahead and ordered a new display.
>
> However, the new display looks like it
>
> won’t come with a connecting flat cable (FFC).
>
> Question to arGy, did you have to unsolder
>
> the 20 or so pins from the old display cable to
>
> then to the new one? Or did your display
>
> come with a cable attached?
>
> BTW,, the R133 Contrast control is a coarse
>
> adjustment, and sensitive too.
>
>
> tnx..
>
> Fernando N2FQ/6
> n2fq@sbcglobal.net
>
>
>
>
>> On Jul 19, 2018, at 12:20 PM, Fernando <n2fq@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>
>> Do you happen to recall the specifics?
>>
>> Here is the one I’m eluding to on eBay:
>>
>> Yeah.. I know kind of small, cut and paste.
>>
>> 162294417788
>>
>>
>>
>> Do you still have the old one?
>>
>> Like to tinker with it.
>>
>> Fernando N2FQ/6
>> n2fq@sbcglobal.net
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>> On Jul 19, 2018, at 9:58 AM, MadScientist <dukeshifi@comcast.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> I did find a very nice exact replacement for the Jupiter display on eBay.
>>>
>>> Price was good, quality of the part was excellent.
>>>
>>> arGy
>>>
>>>> On Jul 19, 2018, at 11:39 AM, Fernando <n2fq@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Just Contrast and Reverse ON/OFF.
>>>>
>>>> Would have been nice to have had a brightness
>>>> entry though..
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Fernando N2FQ/6
>>>> n2fq@sbcglobal.net
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> On Jul 19, 2018, at 7:42 AM, Mike Bryce <prosolar@sssnet.com> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> i’m not sure, but isn’t there a menu adjustment for brightness and
>>>>> contrast?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Mike, WB8VGE
>>>>> SunLight Energy Systems
>>>>> The Heathkit Shop
>>>>> http://www.theheathkitshop.com/
>>>>> J e e p
>>>>> o|||||||o
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Jul 19, 2018, at 9:58 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> There is an internal contrast adjustment. Don't know if this will help
>>>>>> in your case. Replacement of the display is the option. And where to
>>>>>> get one......don't have a clue.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 73
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Bob, K4TAX
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 7/19/2018 8:48 AM, Gary Hendricks wrote:
>>>>>>> It seems my jupiter display is not as bright as it should be. It was
>>>>>>> this way when I got it and dont have another radio to compare it with
>>>>>>> but pictures I see online seem to have a much brighter screen. Its the
>>>>>>> green screen.
>>>>>>> Its a great running radio and screen is still easy to see once
>>>>>>> contrast was adjusted. Is there a way to replace the backlight on
>>>>>>> these displays? I know a display replacement is out of the question.
>>>>>>> ThanksGary K4MT
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