Question on BC590XLT Scanner

[KANE4109]

I bought this thing at a garage sale on my street for $15 and it was all there. I found a manual online that was enough to get me going programming it and that leaves just one thing: the backlight bulb is burned out on the LCD panel. I have already had the bottom off and see how the bulb pulls out of the holder, two wired to desolder and remove.... but where do you get a bulb like that?

Parts info is not particularly easy to find.....but I'm having fun with this. I have considered doing some rework and adding a small LED through a small grommet but, if I kind find the right part, I'd rather give that a chance first.

Can anyone tell me what kind of a part number to look for and where I might find it?

Thank you in advance for any help!

Bob Ruth
Deer Park, TX

 

[KANE4109]

I did some searching around and found what will work and some other ideas as well. Thanks.

Bob

 

[paramour]

Display Light

I have the same problem with the light. you said you found something that will work? What was the outcome and what part did you find that will work?

Thanks George

 

[dkf435]

I think the 12v miniature light that Radio Shack sells will fit.

12V/25mA Miniature Lamps - Radioshack

David Kb7uns

 

[paramour]

BC 590XLT Display light

I installed the 12v. 25 mA bulb and it seems quite dim. Im going to bump it up a little and see how it does

 

[novascotian]

Wondering if you still have this scanner? I have one but would very much like to get another one, as the one I have is very good for aero reception.. Looking for one for sale reasonably priced.....