[Icom] info on the ic-728

Fri, 03 May 2002 09:19:25 -0600

Hi,
One step further, install a pot of proper value/wattage. Dimmer!
GL, 73,
Tony, VE6CGX
P.S. Buried under snow this morning. Storm went thru city last night.

Donnie Garrett wrote:
> 
> Tony:
> Try to find the voltage supply line to the dial lamps and install about a
> 150 Ohm resistor in series with it.  You may have to go up or down in value
> of the resistor a little to get the desired voltage.  Just make sure the
> resistors wattage is large enough to support the current being drawn by the
> lamps times the voltage drop across the resistor.
> 
> 73's Don
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "anthony costa" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2002 4:07 PM
> Subject: [Icom] info on the ic-728
> 
> i have the ic-728 on my night table for a reciever.It work's great.One
> problem though.The pannel light is way to bright and light's up half the
> room at night.can someone please help me find the VR to turn this light
> dim.I would greatly appreciate any help.thank's
> 
> tony k2vi
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