[1000mp] delayed display turn on

[Ron Long]

> I am not sure about the delay, but the variation in brightness is due to
> temperature variations. Since this is a phosphor fluorescent display, it
is
> very sensitive to lower ambient temperature even when it is only in the 63
> to 67 degree range. You can see this same affect on most ordinary
florescent
> bulbs. They start out fairly dim in a cool garage or outside if one does
not
> live in Arizona.
>
> 73, Ross K9COX
>
It would be nice to know whether the problems are due to a switching type
power supply that fails to start (failing components?) or the display
itself,
no arc. If the display is failing it probably will reach a point where it
must
be replaced. If it is the power supply, perhaps only a component will have
to be replaced, or the design improved. Sure would be nice to have some
guidance from Yaesu.

ron w8gus.