[ICOM] Re: Availability of lamp parts for IC-375A

[STeve Andre']

   My 375A and 575H seem to have developed a problem with some
of the front panel lamps.  I suppose this is only reasonable given
their age.

    Icom says they have replacement bulbs for $2.01 each.  I found
that rather high, given that once you're in the rig for this kind of
repair it makes sense to do them all.

   The Icom part number is hrs-7219a-y2 30.  I remember there being
a comment on this list last summer, where someone had gotten the
right lamp some place else.

   While $8 a rig isn't that horrid, if I could find a cheaper source it
would be nice.  Or is $2 a lamp reasonable?  Are the Icom lamps
better quality?  I learned long ago that being afraid to spend money
for the "right" part is a waste, but at the same time if I can find the
equivalent part cheaper, I'll do that.

   Comments?  Advice on how hard it is to change them out?  I just
found a 375 service manual so I'm set there.

Thanks all,

STeve Andre'
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