Maybe you could consult with "Cy, The LED Guy", about identifying some
better ones. I think the mod has merit, but I wouldn't know what exactly
should be substituted. Cy shows up at most of the QRP gatherings around the
country (he comes all the way from Maine), even Pacificon! I suspect he
would have some good suggestions, and of course, he could probably sell you
what you need.
Dave W7AQK
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "'Tom McCulloch'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>;
<Elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 8:06 PM
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] W1 Watt Meter
I made the mod, and it is a nice touch except for one minor problem for me,
the LED's are not as bright as the originals.
73,
Bill
K9YEQ
K2 #35; KX1 #35; K3 #1744; mini mods
-----Original Message-----
Hi Tom ...
One change I made to my W1 that helps a lot from a usability point-of-view
is to replace some of the red LEDs in the SWR indicator with different
colors. This is because the W1 is small and has even smaller lettering on
the SWR scale. In my installation, and probably most others, it will be
located 2 to 5 feet away from the operator and the SWR value will be
difficult to read without getting right up close to the W1.
Here's what I did: I used green LEDs in the 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 positions.
Yellow LEDs in the 1.5 and 1.7 positions. An amber LED in the 2.0
position
and left the red LEDs in the higher SWR positions. This way you can tell
at
a glance (and at a distance) the relative goodness of your SWR situation.
Suitable replacement LEDs are readily and inexpensively available from
Mouser, etc. Here are the Mouser PNs:
Green 696-SSL-LX2573PGD
Yellow 696-SSL-LX2573YD
Amber 696-SSL-LX2573AD
73
... Craig AC0DS
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