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Here are some part numbers for replacement front panel bulbs.
















PDP-8/E, PDP-8/F, PDP-8/M

12-09219
See PDP-8/L (bulb panels only).

PDP-8/L

12-09219
See Chicago Miniature's CM2309.
CM2309
10V, 40ma, .05mscp -- The real deal.
Out of stock at Arrow Electronics and can be special ordered at www.bulbman.com.
CM7371
12V, 40ma, .12mscp -- Overbright, but you'll be underpowering it.
In stock everywhere. $13.92 qty 10 at www.newark.com.

PDP-8/i

12-09169
See Oshino's OL-1.
OL-1
15V, 40ma, .075mscp -- The real deal.
In stock at www.donsbulbs.com.
OL-6003
15V, 37ma, .075mscp -- A very close substitute.
Sold out at www.donsbulbs.com.
CM7370
18V, 40ma, .15mscp -- Overbright, but you'll be underpowering it.
$11.72 qty 10 at www.newark.com.

PDP-8/S

1762F/CM1762
See Straight-8 below.

PDP-8 (Straight-8)

1762F/CM1762
28V, 40ma, .34mscp -- The real deal. Unlike the ones above, it doesn't have a base.
The wires just stick out of the glass at the bottom. Some of these are available at www.donsbulbs.com.
CM2187
28V, 40ma, .30mscp -- a close match for the original bulb.
Available from www.newark.com for $7.55 per pack of 10.
CM7387
28V, 40ma, .30mscp -- Like the CM2187, but with a bi-pin base.
Available from www.newark.com for $0.33 each.
















News Flash: I was able to order 10 each CM7370 and CM7371 for $25.64 at www.newark.com.  In stock, 2 day delivery!

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