OK Steve: Tell 'em why they are named NIXIE. Hint. They're numeric and they rhyme with a previous readout tube design name. *** ...Kirby (Kirby A. Smith) *** *** ksmith1@mailgw.sanders.lockheed.com *** *** [=] kirby.a.smith@lmco.com *** *** Opinions expressed herein are entirely those of the author. ***