Typical optogalvanic spectra of neon, lithium, sodium, calcium and nickel were obtained using hollow cathode lamps and a tunable CW dye laser in the 574-625 nm range. 43 spectral lines of neon were identified and the first optogalvanic spectroscopical data were provided for calibrating wavelengths. Optimum conditions for generating optogalvanic spectra and the characteristics of optogalvanic spectroscopy were discussed.