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Scanman wrote

Yes, it is amazing - the sizes - isn't it. It had been a while since I
ordered those bulbs and I only needed them that one time, so I couldn't
recall the exact
name. Matter of fact, because they had burned out so soon, I think I
bought 3 sets. I figured that would be about the life of the radio -
which I had won at
a Hamfest. It seems to me, that must be an inherent defect with the 212
RH or at least some of the models. I know several who had to replace
them after
a short period of ownership. I don't think my radio was 2 years old. And
certainly, when I was away at work or whatever, it wasn't on all that
time. So it
"seems" to me, the run of bulbs they had were apparently defective. Mine
that I installed have been in there since. I feel bad for a friend of
mine, he sent
his to Yaesu to have them replaced. Ouch! Before someone may say mobile
abuse, mine was used on a desk. They still burned out probably far
faster
than they should have. I'm not aware of any "life" of those as compared
to say lights for your home with say a 1000 hour life. Glad you were
able to find
a parts source nearby, it sure helps! SM



Did you ever think about adding a resistor, or a couple diodes to
reduce the voltage a little? It will extend the life of the bulb without
a big change in brightness.
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