Thank Gary, that is promising.
Now waiting for the display.
Fernando N2FQ/6
n2fq@sbcglobal.net
> On Jul 20, 2018, at 6:29 AM, MadScientist <dukeshifi@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> I did need to do the cable swap - no big deal though. It took maybe 15
> minutes.
>
> Gary
>
>> On Jul 19, 2018, at 3:38 PM, Fernando <n2fq@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>
>> Not to monopolize the thread, here is what
>>
>> I found in my Jupiter.
>>
>> The voltage regulator supplies 5V to
>>
>> parallel resistors, then 4.5v to J12.
>>
>> When I put 5V directly to J12, the backlight
>>
>> brittens up a bit but the graphics is still
>>
>> dim. So went ahead and ordered a new display.
>>
>> However, the new display looks like it
>>
>> won’t come with a connecting flat cable (FFC).
>>
>> Question to arGy, did you have to unsolder
>>
>> the 20 or so pins from the old display cable to
>>
>> then to the new one? Or did your display
>>
>> come with a cable attached?
>>
>> BTW,, the R133 Contrast control is a coarse
>>
>> adjustment, and sensitive too.
>>
>>
>> tnx..
>>
>> Fernando N2FQ/6
>> n2fq@sbcglobal.net
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>> On Jul 19, 2018, at 12:20 PM, Fernando <n2fq@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> Do you happen to recall the specifics?
>>>
>>> Here is the one I’m eluding to on eBay:
>>>
>>> Yeah.. I know kind of small, cut and paste.
>>>
>>> 162294417788
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Do you still have the old one?
>>>
>>> Like to tinker with it.
>>>
>>> Fernando N2FQ/6
>>> n2fq@sbcglobal.net
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Jul 19, 2018, at 9:58 AM, MadScientist <dukeshifi@comcast.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I did find a very nice exact replacement for the Jupiter display on eBay.
>>>>
>>>> Price was good, quality of the part was excellent.
>>>>
>>>> arGy
>>>>
>>>>> On Jul 19, 2018, at 11:39 AM, Fernando <n2fq@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Just Contrast and Reverse ON/OFF.
>>>>>
>>>>> Would have been nice to have had a brightness
>>>>> entry though..
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Fernando N2FQ/6
>>>>> n2fq@sbcglobal.net
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Jul 19, 2018, at 7:42 AM, Mike Bryce <prosolar@sssnet.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> i’m not sure, but isn’t there a menu adjustment for brightness and
>>>>>> contrast?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Mike, WB8VGE
>>>>>> SunLight Energy Systems
>>>>>> The Heathkit Shop
>>>>>> http://www.theheathkitshop.com/
>>>>>> J e e p
>>>>>> o|||||||o
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Jul 19, 2018, at 9:58 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcgraw@blomand.net>
>>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> There is an internal contrast adjustment. Don't know if this will
>>>>>>> help in your case. Replacement of the display is the option. And
>>>>>>> where to get one......don't have a clue.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 73
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Bob, K4TAX
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 7/19/2018 8:48 AM, Gary Hendricks wrote:
>>>>>>>> It seems my jupiter display is not as bright as it should be. It was
>>>>>>>> this way when I got it and dont have another radio to compare it with
>>>>>>>> but pictures I see online seem to have a much brighter screen. Its the
>>>>>>>> green screen.
>>>>>>>> Its a great running radio and screen is still easy to see once
>>>>>>>> contrast was adjusted. Is there a way to replace the backlight on
>>>>>>>> these displays? I know a display replacement is out of the question.
>>>>>>>> ThanksGary K4MT
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