AR7030+

[theoldcop]

Hello,
I am a new owner of a 7030 Plus and I have two questions:
1 - Is the front display supposed to be on (although quite dim) all of the time, even with main power off?
2 - If so, does it eventually kill the light's lifespan more quickly, ala the old Radio Shack Pro-2006?
Thank you for the bandwidth, the 7030 Yahoo group is all but dead.
John

 

[pnoelw]

Hi John. Yes, as long as the radio is plugged into the mains, the clock shows in the top left corner. The LCD is dimmed in this mode.
The manual states in section 5-1 "When switched off, whilst the receiver is still connected to its adapter, the clock time display will continue with a dim backlight."
It's still a great receiver after all these years.
Noel.

 

[theoldcop]

Found it and thank you! Have you any idea as to the lifespan of the LCD? I realize this radio is getting long in the tooth, so I'd like to purchase those radio parts that have a short lifespan while they're still available.
John