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

[WE0H]

Good day Todd,
Surely if its got a thermionic device in it and it emits a signal in the
radio spectrum then it qualifies as a "Boatanchor."?  Don't recall a
specification that states the frequency it has to work on.  That should
open up a vast discussion
Regards,
Clive GW3WEQ

WE0H wrote:

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