[Heathkit] NE-2H ? Neon

Wed, 03 Mar 2004 06:05:54 +0000

An 82 k Ohm fits a NE-2H (high brightness) an 220 k Ohm would
fit a NE-2 (standard brightness).  A NE-51H is a NE-2H with a base.
(the shape of the envelope is irrelevant)

   Ron

wa6fwf wrote:
> On Sunday 29 February 2004 14:24, RJ Mattson wrote:
> 
>>The neon bulb on my SB-610 has been flickering and noticed the lead has
>>broken off right at the glass seal. I believe the lamp reads NE-2H but the
>>Heath parts only refers to their part # 412-15 It is in series with a 82k
>>resistor and across 215 vdc.
>>Can I replace it with a NE-51H or do neons have different currents and
>>voltages? Thanks,
>>bob...w2ami
>> www.qrz.com/callsign/w2ami
>>
> 
> NE51H-USA bulb specifications:
> category: 
> Neon Glow
>  volts: 
> 105 - 125
>  amp/watt: 
> .001A / .14W
> 
> NE2H-USA bulb specifications:
> category: 
> Neon Glow
>  volts: 
> 105 - 125
>  amp/watt: 
> .002A / .25W
> 
> it wont be as bright  and you would need to change the dropping resistor, 
> might be easier to go to radio shack and get the  original ne-2h  I "think" 
> the radio shack  part number is a 272-1102
> 
> 73
> Kevin
> WA6FWF
> 
> 
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