W1 LED's

[Ken Kopp-3]

I must confess that when I replied to Dave about changing
the W1 LED's I inadvertently sent my message to the list.
I didn't intend to do so, but it looks like there's a LOT of
interest in changing the LED colors used in the W1's SWR
display.

I had ordered a W1 and asked Scott to add the yellow and
green LED's to my order, which he did.  I was on the phone
with him while he was looking into the stock bins and he has
my thanks for the trouble he took.  Another example of the
attitude of the Aptos folks.

As Scott pointed out, there would be a good bit of behind-the
scenes work to make the SWR display in all production kits
a three-color display.  Lots of documentation to change and
verify, etc. I'm sure the designer of the W1 could answer the
questions about the brightness of the three colors.

Perhaps, if/when there's time someone at Aptos can tell us
if such a change might be in the future.  Maybe a "Mod" kit
would meet the needs of those of us who want to make the
change, even if -all- the SWR LED's need to be changed to
achieve equal brightness in the row.    I expect the Aptos
stockroom has all colors needed, but perhaps it's unrealistic
to make up change kits and bill them out.  In reality, probably
not worth the effort.  On the other hand, for those of us in the
outback, the only alternative is a supply house with a likely
minimum order fee that's far beyond the LED cost.

73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
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[Bill Johnson-9]

Ken,  

Thank you for putting it on the list as I would not have necessarily seen
it.  I think Aptos would be supportive of what we are doing.  They may have
the power to get better prices on what we need, or may already possess the
parts to make the change.  Now how many units have sold and what is the
interest... that's another story. We could volunteer to put together a
manual update and kit.  I would be happy to assist.  I have done some manual
writing in my past life working on a software design team and there are
those of us who are interested to put together a well thought out update.  I
would consider it an honor to do so.  

We can move this off list and start our own group until we have finished the
effort.


73,

Bill
K9YEQ
K2 #35; KX1 #35; K3 #1744; mini mods


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I must confess that when I replied to Dave about changing
the W1 LED's I inadvertently sent my message to the list.
I didn't intend to do so, but it looks like there's a LOT of
interest in changing the LED colors used in the W1's SWR
display.

I had ordered a W1 and asked Scott to add the yellow and
green LED's to my order, which he did.  I was on the phone
with him while he was looking into the stock bins and he has
my thanks for the trouble he took.  Another example of the
attitude of the Aptos folks.

As Scott pointed out, there would be a good bit of behind-the
scenes work to make the SWR display in all production kits
a three-color display.  Lots of documentation to change and
verify, etc. I'm sure the designer of the W1 could answer the
questions about the brightness of the three colors.

Perhaps, if/when there's time someone at Aptos can tell us
if such a change might be in the future.  Maybe a "Mod" kit
would meet the needs of those of us who want to make the
change, even if -all- the SWR LED's need to be changed to
achieve equal brightness in the row.    I expect the Aptos
stockroom has all colors needed, but perhaps it's unrealistic
to make up change kits and bill them out.  In reality, probably
not worth the effort.  On the other hand, for those of us in the
outback, the only alternative is a supply house with a likely
minimum order fee that's far beyond the LED cost.

73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
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