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Re: [TenTec] delta II backlight - what is it called?

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] delta II backlight - what is it called?
From: john ferro <foxbat426@hotmail.com>
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Date: Sat, 3 Jul 2010 14:27:09 -0400
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steve, thanks for the info, just what i was looking for. it looks like these 
will fit perfectly without having to be cut. thx again.

john

> Date: Fri, 2 Jul 2010 22:27:10 -0500
> From: wa9jml@tbc.net
> To: tentec@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] delta II backlight - what is it called?
> 
> Hi John,
> 
> Check out this website: 
> http://www.glowsafe.com/e-shop/product_info.php?cPath=36&products_id=163
> 
> You want to buy one without the power supply.  I have used these, and 
> they fit perfectly.  They are also a pleasure to do business with.
> 
> Steve WA9JML
> 
> On 7/2/2010 9:29 PM, john ferro wrote:
> >
> > Hi, Thanks to everyone who tried to help me with my display problem on the 
> > delta II. All very good information.
> >
> > i spoke with ten tec today and they think the problem is either the LCD 
> > display or the display driver on the display boardboard, which the LCD 
> > display is soldered to.
> >
> > they have tons of LCD displays, but no display boards. my plan is to 
> > replace the display driver chip on the board, and see if that is the 
> > problem. Taking the LCD display off of the display board is a real bitch 
> > and it looks like someone already tried and butchered it pretty bad. since 
> > the LCD display is actually working and showing segments etc., but giving 
> > crazy readings - i'll take my chances on a bad driver chip.
> >
> > In the meantime i'm looking for a new backlight and All Electronics seems 
> > out of the ones recommended here. Can anyone tell me what the actual name 
> > of the light is used in the delta II? I know it's cold cathode technology, 
> > but there seems to be different types - the one that ten tec uses is as 
> > flat as a piece of paper - does this have a specific name? some are round 
> > and look like flourescent lamps - obviously these can't be used - also the 
> > ten tec voltage on that lamp is about 200 VAC as measured on the two pins.
> >
> > 73, john
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