[R-390] Line Level VU Meter

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Scott,  three added comments to the reply below.

1. Sometimes the International meters have left hand (vs normal right hand) 
threaded screws.  If they do not come out easily, try turning the other way.

2.  I have found them also with glass lenses.

3.  The meters were painted with radioactive material that, in spite of no 
longer glowing, is still quite toxic.  Particles are likely loose inside the 
housing.  Let your conscience guide you on the health risk of opening one up. 
 Protect yourself if you do.  That $80 NOS meter from SSN doesn't look so 
bad, in this context. 

73
Harry  KG5LO:


> From: "scott" <polaraligned@earthlink.net>
> To: "Leigh" <bipi@att.net>, "r390a" <r-390@mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: Re: [R-390] Line Level VU Meter
> Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2002 06:38:57 -0400
> 
> > I guess the other question is if someone knows if these meters
> > can
> > be safely opened to clean the glass?  They appear to be sealed.
> 
> Yep Mike, those International meters can easily be opened.  They
> are plastic not glass and you can easily replace lens if needed.
> First turn the meter over and pick out the rubber around the edges.
> It will come out in one piece.  You will see 4 hollow screws at the corners
> where the mounting screws go through.  Remove these screws and presto!
> the meter seperates from the front.  I did this to repaint my meters.  Very
> easy.
> I agree, your NOS meter there is quite a nice unit.  Sure woud be nice to
> find a
> matching pair.
> 
> 
> Scott
> 



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