[R-390] Front Tags Revisited

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 >> No other visible modifications.  Ballast tube appears to be
> >intact.  Factory meters (!).  They still glow, too (it seems that the
> >half life of the radioisotope is longer than 35 years, at least).
>
>
>I think the half life of the radium is something like 5000 years -- but,
>like the joke goes about the end of the world, "we'll see."  Actually, it's
>the phosphor that usually "wears out".  Even if they don't glow, don't
>disassemble and eat the meters.



Are you suggesting that the meters may be harmful to our health? (g)


Barry