[Joeztech]

I picked up a package of two fuse holders at RS recently. These are the types that mount flat to the chassis underneath or topside to allow a fuse to be clipped into them. I will be using these on some future restoration projects.

I received the variac with isolation transformer from Brenda today and want to say many thanks to her for sending it.

On the 15th this month I attended the Vintage Antique Radio & Phonograph Society meeting in Irving, TX. Bret Frohwein also came and brought the replacement pilot lamp lens for the 40-201. He had mentioned that there are some small slits near the front lens area that allow white light to escape around the barbs that help hold the lens in the cabinet. I used a file and filed down the barbs after first removing the lamp and series resistor that was inside. Then I did a single layer wrap just behind the lens using some Scotch red electrical tape to cover the small slits. This worked and the resulting installed lens does not emit any white light to detract from the overall appearance.

Many thanks go to Bret for his assistance.

Joe