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73! de Andy KC2SSB
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"L." wrote in message
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There are Smeters to be had - new - out there, but you have to make sure
they'll fit physically and so on. Not all are created equal. You may or may
not be

Actually, I need the light bulb for the meter, not the actual meter itself.
I am sure there are non-CB stores that have this part, as it is probably a
common part used in many radios. I just don't know where to look.

I can't recall at the moment what type of "Channel" display they used, I'm
thinking a small PC board with a dual display - perhaps a couple other
components and a flex circuit strip coming from it. IF it is "just" the
dual display, you should be able to get that. I don't know how you're
fixed for local sources. Some on here may have them. As for me, I'd have
to check the stock to see if I have any to fit the need (of those in
stock) - once I confirmed what was actually used. .

I found a place on the net that sells the display. With shipping it comes to
less than $10, no biggie. The display flickers in and out. Might even be a
solder joint - never took the time to check, which I probably should have.

The other parts like the pilot lights and such shouldn't be too hard for
you to acquire. Even Rad Shack may have them in their bins in a store - or
something useable. They may have said those "part numbers" are no longer
in stock - but that isn't to say they may not be able to be substituted.
Many "sales" people that handle this sort of stuff don't know a diode from
a transistor either especially for subbing, so don't press your luck
trying to get help there.

Basically, the Drone at Rat Shack told me that if it's not in the computer,
there's no way to tell what other parts may be compatable. He did ask if I
needed a cell phone, though (nah, just kidding, he didn't ask that, but I
thought I'd throw it in ).