Well, that DID get a favourable response to the poll !
I'd build such a module for myself, incorporating a ready built SW
radio, but I don't know how to make it VC on the tuning !
I've built a ring-modulator, a mixer and a joystick, but my
electronics knowledge has its limits.
Richard



--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , Modular Fan <synthtrader@y...>
wrote:

> hello,
>
> << How about a poll about the VC short wave radio idea
> >>
>
> Thanks, there was one and it was decently successful,
> I just decided to extend the conversation :)
>
> Please see:
> http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Doepfer_a100/surveys

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>
> I also have a little AM/FM radio sitting around. This
> is just as good an idea as a shortwave radio and would
> be sufficient for me. Mine is portable and has
> handles. The reception is average. It has a 1/8
> headphone output but its somewhat noisy and hard to
> get the levels to properly match the A-100. And
> unfortunately, before modification, no CV :(
>
> I wrote Dieter about this and here is his reply (I
> think its OK to post to the list):
>
> "I believe that this more a DIY project. Here in
> Germany one has to go through a very complicated and
> time-consuming admission process if one offers any
> product in the radio frequency range (especially radio
> receivers and transmitter). The charges are very high
> so that it makes no sense from my point of view to
> offer such a module. The only solution might be to buy
> a product that is licenced already and offer a kit to
> include this product into the A-100 (especially a
> suitable front panel with output socket,
> similar to the multimeter). In this case we were not
> responsible for the radio licence. But as a complete
> A-100 module it would make no sense."
>
> So I can see the reasons why we may be stuck without
> this module. But the kit form is a good idea IMO!
>
> Your thoughts
>
> Thanks,
>
> Shawn Cleary
> schism@t...
> www.analoguehaven.com
>
>
>
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