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    From Razzel@logicon@zipcon.com to alt.ham-radio.hf on Tue Dec 12 12:59:50 2006
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    Just checking to see if I missed something somewhere.

    Panel meters run $12+, usually at least $15 for 100mA.
    Want a substitute for analog that is cheap and easy to construct.
    Bargraphs and LED ladders don't provide good readings for my usage.
    LCDs require programming a PIC or the like thereof.
    I don't see anything which would be a 2 wire input for less than an
    analog meter. Is there any?
    My junk box is running out and my old supplier has gone.
    Ron
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  • From cog@logicon@zipcon.com to alt.ham-radio.hf on Tue Dec 12 23:03:31 2006
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    Razzel wrote:
    Just checking to see if I missed something somewhere.

    Panel meters run $12+, usually at least $15 for 100mA.
    Want a substitute for analog that is cheap and easy to construct.
    Bargraphs and LED ladders don't provide good readings for my usage.
    LCDs require programming a PIC or the like thereof.
    I don't see anything which would be a 2 wire input for less than an
    analog meter. Is there any?
    My junk box is running out and my old supplier has gone.
    Ron
    Found solution at:
    http://www.electronics-lab.com/projects/test/014/
    4-LSD5051 + 1-7107CPL @ Jameco = $7 should be OK
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  • From marty@meter_dude@aol.com to alt.ham-radio.hf on Fri Dec 15 01:15:23 2006
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    http://www.allelectronics.com/

    meter dude...
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