I too am a compulsive DIYer but when I looked at what is required I
faded. To get the 2 mile range at 360º you have to use 5 or 6 of the
new ultra bright LEDs and drive them with a special power supply circuit
and you still need the fresnel lens and water tight base. I estimated
the cost would be only slightly than less the available lights and I
wouldn't know if it was bright enough until the CG came along side with
their citation book open.

John Salyer wrote:

I'm a putzer, and really would like to build one myself. Spending $114 for
a light as described isn't my cup of tea. It is more the challenge, than it
is spending the money.
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"Steven Dubnoff" wrote in message
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On Sat, 11 Oct 2003 20:56:48 -0400, "John Salyer"
wrote:


I've found a bunch of stuff on replacing the incandescent bulb in the

anchor

light with an LED array.

If your time is worth anything, just buy one of these:

http://www.sealite.com.au/product_pa...rod_code=SL-05

This is an absolutely terrific unit at a reasonable price.

Best,

Steve

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