[Amps] Alpha 86 light bulb (#85) replacement

[Ron Youvan]

> I need a lightbulb - manual says it is type #85 to fix Alpha 86 amplifier
> for Javier HR2J - I am going down there next week.
/*SNIP*/
> What does it look like at all?
> Any chance to buy a replacement in HomeDepot/Lowes?

> Any chance to replace it with some resistor with LED?

   It is a wedge based lamp just like those in modern dashboards and tag lights.
Except it is 28 Volts at 0.04 Amps (1.12 Watts)
You can take him (several) 14 Volt .04 Amp version (from Wally World, or any auto parts 
place) and a 1 Amp power diode IF is is run on ac, or a resistor for series connection.
A resistor and several LEDs (color unknown) in series is also possible. (run at about 20 
mA)  He could wire a second 14 Volt lamp in series under the chassis is also possible.
(If he likes that idea take him a socket.)
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    Ron  KA4INM - I'm proud to be Chuck's pop!