[Boatanchors] LED's instead of lamps in boatanchors???

[WE0H]

Nah, only thinkin Boatanchors...but you could find other applications I 
am sure...hi hi...

Mike
WE0H


Todd, KA1KAQ wrote:
> Believe it or not, they've been making LED replacement lamps for a
> while, now. The 328 bulb used in the R-390A/75A-1/32V-* comes to mind.
> Pricey little critters, though. Around $8 a pop IIRC. Not bad if you
> only need one or two, but to swap out all ten in a 75A-1/32V....ouch!
> The argument being, you'll never have to change them again. I seldom
> change bulbs in any gear, maybe due to the little time I get to spend
> enjoying the stuff.
> 
> It reminded me that anything can be considered a boatanchor for the
> sake of convenience. I have an old microwave oven that's more of a
> boatanchor than any ricebox ever produced. Hasn't been made for
> decades. Maybe I can find parts for it here?  (o:
> 
> ~ Todd,  KA1KAQ