[Boatanchors] CFLs

[sdaitch at kuw.ibb.gov]

The Philips branded CFLs are available
in "warm white" which approaches the 
same color as an incandescent bulb
and a much whiter version, "daylight" (?).

I don't have any of the "whiter" 
versions here to note the actual shade
Philips calls 'em.

73
Sheldon

----- Original Message -----
From: Jack Taylor <jack at n7oo.com>
Date: Thursday, December 30, 2010 10:15 pm
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] CFLs

> My experience with CFL's is not nearly as extensive as some on 
> here but I've 
> found
> the 99 cent variety to have a harsh light, take a couple of 
> seconds to 
> ignite and to
> sometimes fail within a year.  Had much better luck with the GE 
> brand sold 
> by
> Wal Mart.  These ignite almost instantaneously, have a pleasant 
> glow and 
> thus far
> after a year, no failures (yet).  I've not noticed any RFI.
> 
> Jack - N7OO 
>