[Icom] info on the ic-728

Fri, 3 May 2002 11:49:51 -0400

I was thinking there would be a variable resistor somwhere in this radio to
ajust the display lamp.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tony Hwang" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, May 03, 2002 11:19 AM
Subject: Re: [Icom] info on the ic-728


> 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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