Its odd, for ages none of these were around, then a bunch have appeared - I bought a sizeable lot a couple of months ago for a few bucks each, but they have gone for USD 100+ in the past - I know that at least one other list member has a sizeable batch too.
They are great fun, but require a hight anode voltage and a special socket (actually a modified 12-pin compactron as they have an anode stud half way up the tube). The correct sockets (with anode spring) are extremely rare - High on my list of jobs is to get some made up using a standard 12-pin compactron socket, some laser-cut acrylic and a bit of phosphor bronze spring... If you are happy playing with 1000V+ (albeit at a tiny current) and have a 100 bucks to spare, buy one and have a play... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/neonixie-l?hl=en-GB.
