[Hallicrafters] Optivisor Alternative

[DW Holtman]

Another possible alternitive is at Harbor Freight tools. They sell a visor 
system with two lenes. Both are permanently mounted, one snaps out of the 
way for around a 12 inch focal length. With it snapped it place, it is 
around a 6 inch focal length (much stronger). It also have a loupe that 
swings in when desired for max maginifacation. In addition to this, it also 
has lights in both sides. They require two AAA batteries each, but work. It 
looks similar to the OptiVisor.

The best part of this whole rig is they are from $2.99 to $5.99. They are 
world class optics, but I use them daily and really like them. Just don't 
let yhour neighbors see you wearing them.

DW Holtman
WB7SSN

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rich Oliver" <Rich.Oliver at lowell.edu>
To: "Craig Roberts" <crgrbrts at verizon.net>
Cc: "George KB2Z" <Thermionic_Emission at earthlink.net>; "hallicrafters" 
<hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2005 3:14 PM
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] Optivisor Alternative


> Or just run down to the local $.99 store and pick out a pair of +3.00 
> reading glasses.  You might be able to find a +3.25 or +3.50 pair for even 
> more magnification.  If you need even more magnification you can stack 
> reading glasses, just don't let yourself be seen doing that if you value 
> your dignity.
>
> 73, Rich
>
> Craig Roberts wrote:
>> The Optivisor is a headband mounted binocular magnifier favored by 
>> jewelers and model makers. Many crafts stores and hobby shops carry them 
>> (and cheaper imitations).  The "genuine" Optivisor can be purchased with 
>> your choice of magnifications and working distances. The #3 lens has a 
>> magnification of 1.75 and a working distance of 14 inches, which is well 
>> suited for poking into old radios (for me, anyway).  There are models 
>> with interchangeable lenses, too, and some accessories are available.
>>
>> A good online source fo the Optivisor line is  Jewelry Supply Co. 
>> (http://www.jewelrysupply.com/noframes/optivisor.htm). This company's 
>> prices are as good as I've found and, in my experience, their service is 
>> reliable.  That's not an endorsement, just a personal observation.
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> Craig
>> W3CRR
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