Help with ID5001 Weather Station Needed

[Mike McGue]

Hi everyone:

I returned home recently and found the fluorescent bulb burned out on my
ID-5001 weather station along with the station fuse.  I've tried replacing both
and can't get the bulb to re-light.

The manual indicates that the problem might be in the light driver circuit.
I understand that this is fairly common and that there used to be a conversion
available to a ballasted bulb and/or LED's.  I'm reluctant to "redesign" or
modify the original design unless this proves to be a consistent problem.

I've talked to the gentlemen who sells the unit new, and he does a conversion
for around $300.  I was wondering if any of you have done this yourself and
can lend some advice or know of conversion kits available.  I rather do the
conversion/repairs myself if I can.

Thanks for any advice,
Mike McGue
N9HHG

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