[TowerTalk] answers re rotor control bulb

[Eugene Jensen]

Hi:  Yes, I have been converting a number of bulbs over where I work to
LED's . They work great. Unfortunately, the sticker shock is considerable.
For instance, a six volt DC Bayonette type bulb costs like $8.00.  So, if
you are interested, email me and I will transfer you the company information
where you can purchase them.  I have no interest in this company other than
I deal with them for the above parts and I have been satisfied with their
technical abilities and delivery.
Gene.  K2QWD

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-towertalk@contesting.com
[mailto:owner-towertalk@contesting.com]On Behalf Of Frank Ayers
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2001 8:21 AM
To: towertalk@contesting.com
Subject: RE: Re: [TowerTalk] answers re rotor control bulb



Just a thought. Has anybody tried using a white high intensity
LED in place of an incandescant? The initial cost might be higher,
but the life should be much better.

Frank
W2FCA


>--- Original Message ---
>From: alsopb <alsopb@gloryroad.net>
>To: towertalk@contesting.com
>Date: 5/2/01 7:44:18 AM
>

>The benefit to using the 1819 is that you can get it at Radio
Shack.
>One of them doesn't put out enough light.
>
>There is a solution.  Buy a second socket and parallel two of
1819's.
>It then produces adequate light and spreads it out more evenly
over
>the meter face.
>
>As you point out the expected lifetime is quite a bit longer.
>
>73 de Brian/K3KO




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