Re: [neonixie-l] Off topic..but it's a clock question.....no neon! Part ID....

Sture Nystrom

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Jan 2, 2018, 9:04:51 PM1/2/18

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>
> I think it's an NPN transistor but not sure. I can only test one
> junction (B-C) and even that is reading higher than seems normal. I'm
> going by the board markings and am not sure of the actual basing. The
> board is from a Seth Thomas, Acquisition Clock that dates from around
> 1972 or so...
>
> Thanks for looking..
>
> Kerry
>
It looks like a 2SC183 transistor. Can be fond at ebay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/162550924156

Sture

Nick

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Jan 3, 2018, 9:56:13 AM1/3/18

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I think you just got the prize!

Nick

orange_glow_fan

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Jan 3, 2018, 2:22:54 PM1/3/18

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Great find.....I'll order one and try it... noticed that the leads looks 'almost' as bad as the one in my clock...

Thanks

Terry S

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Jan 3, 2018, 2:29:37 PM1/3/18

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As bad as those look... you may want to order a couple. Increase your odds.

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