[R-1051] Fwd: I have a working R-1051

[David Wise]

Good job!  Keep digging.

I added a series resistor to dim my lamps and extend their life.  I have not read up on previous LED conversions,
but if you're willing to use surface-mount parts, I can attest that the Philips "Luxeon 3535 HV" series, available
in a 24V version, are REALLY bright even at just a few mA.  (I'm using them in another project.)
Should need nothing but a series dropping resistor.  $0.75 each at DigiKey.
I'd mount a pair back to back on a chip of PCB material and stick the PCB into the hole.

Dave Wise


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From: R-1051 [r-1051-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Nick England [navy.radio at gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2014 1:06 PM
To: R-1051 Discussion Group
Subject: [R-1051] Fwd: I have a working R-1051

Still forwarding for Jim, who can't seem to get added to the list....

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: JAMES GREEN <kleppermaster at yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2014 at 3:16 PM
Subject: I have a working R-1051
To: Nick England <navy.radio at gmail.com>


Nick,

I replaced the RF turret motor today and gave the turret contacts a squirt
of deoxit. It is now switching bands like it's supposed to. There are many
other things to do to it, but at least it's not a door stop.

Do you know if anyone has retrofired the dial lamps with LED's yet?

Jim
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