Andrew Grebneff wrote:
>> they had a
>> spec that said they had to have the same lumens/cm2 as the traditional
>> bulbs,
>> I'd bet the issue would be minimized.
>
> To do that would add further complexity... it would require
> magnifying optics to broaden the aperture, which would also introduce
> diffraction, refracrtion problems and reduce the beam quality and
> increase scatter. And increase costs...

So then the question becomes, is it okay for drivers of expensive cars
to create a hazard for oncoming traffic so that they, themselves can see
better...

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David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 VW Diesel Westfalia
'94 Honda Civic Si -- For Sale
'86 Volvo 240DL wagon