On Sun, 21 Jul 1996, R. John Fagerlund wrote:
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> just learned about 555 timers, I designed an LED flasher circuit. I mounted
> the circuit behind the dash with the flashing LED visible. It turned out to
> be an extremely cheap theft deturant; my B was never touched, even with the
> top down over night. Most theives are not too bright.
>
> A couple of years ago I purchased a '92 VW Jetta. The stock VW
> stereo has a flashing LED that serves no purpose other than to flash on and
> off and look intimidating.
>
The Sherwood stereo in my '72 B has a flashing LED behind the removable
keypad. With the top up at night, it lights up the interior, and is
indistinguishable from a car alarm LED. Hasn't been broken into yet...
(knock on wood)
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