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Many instrument shops will not repair these in the US...
Posted by bdk on Tue Oct 15, 2002 08:10:04 PM
In reply top Radioactive instruments posted by Cees Broere on Tue Oct 15, 2002 04:30:25 AM
The radiation is real, as is the hazard with long term exposure. Do not sleep with one of these instruments under your pillow for 20 years or you could be harmed...
: From the FP-board,
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: In an article concern is being expressed about the radioac
: tivitiy of the vintage instruments containing radium.
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: Also see:
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: www.theherald.co.uk/
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: Another weapon to harrass historic aviation?
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: Cees
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