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#87749 - 28/04/2002 23:28 Re: Tuners, empeg, for the use of (update) [Re: pycckuu]
Anonymous
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Cool. It's only illegal in 6 states according to that guy.

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#87750 - 29/04/2002 00:14 Re: Tuners, empeg, for the use of [Re: rob]
GeoffT
journeyman

Registered: 14/03/2002
Posts: 70
Loc: Coventry, UK
LOL !

Guess I should have checked Patrick's details !

I just presumed that with the price being quoted in dollars he was in the US.

I should have known that anyone smart enough to sort this out would be a Brit ;-)
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#87751 - 29/04/2002 06:20 Re: Tuners, empeg, for the use of (update 2) [Re: pca]
Taym
carpal tunnel

Registered: 18/06/2001
Posts: 2504
Loc: Roma, Italy
Ok, a bit late, but please add me to those that would buy at least one kit. Maybe two.
Great great idea, pca. Really hope everything turns out well. Bravo!

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#87752 - 29/04/2002 07:36 Re: Tuners, empeg, for the use of (update 2) [Re: pca]
mernisse
new poster

Registered: 29/04/2002
Posts: 1
Loc: upstate, ny
Sign me up for 1 unit, and i'm more than willing to pre-pay if it helps get these units produced.

--matt
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MK2a/30GB/Amber in a 85 RX-7

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#87753 - 29/04/2002 08:03 Re: Tuners, empeg, for the use of (update 2) [Re: pca]
Warp10
member

Registered: 18/02/2002
Posts: 179
Loc: Germany
I would buy one kit and pay in advance.
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#87754 - 29/04/2002 09:00 Re: Tuners, empeg, for the use of [Re: pca]
holio
stranger

Registered: 18/01/2002
Posts: 41
I'll take one. Prepay is not a problem.

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#87755 - 29/04/2002 09:09 Re: Tuners, empeg, for the use of (update 2) [Re: pca]
trevorp
member

Registered: 08/06/2000
Posts: 144
Loc: Ft Lauderdale, FL
Patrick,
Count me in for one pre-pay. I'm on vacation, so I can't check with the other guys from the office, but I'm almost positive the other 3 would pre-pay as well.
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#87756 - 29/04/2002 09:20 Re: Tuners, empeg, for the use of (update 2) [Re: trevorp]
matthew_k
pooh-bah

Registered: 12/02/2002
Posts: 2298
Loc: Berkeley, California
I hate to kill everyone's enthusiasm, but it seems like there's already a rather compleet list of how many people want tuners, what they'd pay for them, and if they'd prepay.

Old Tuner Thread

That being said, I'd love a tuner too :-)

Matthew

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#87757 - 29/04/2002 11:19 Re: Tuners, empeg, for the use of (update 2) [Re: matthew_k]
Warp10
member

Registered: 18/02/2002
Posts: 179
Loc: Germany
The lists counts the people willing to buy tuners, but what about tuner KITS ?
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#87758 - 29/04/2002 13:14 Re: Tuners, empeg, for the use of (update 2) [Re: Warp10]
BleachLPB
enthusiast

Registered: 01/11/2001
Posts: 354
Loc: Maryland
I will prepay for a tuner/tuner kit.

And, as an individual with a strong interest in weather, I strongly support the WX band unit.
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#87759 - 29/04/2002 13:18 Re: Tuners, empeg, for the use of (update 2) [Re: BleachLPB]
blitz
addict

Registered: 20/11/2001
Posts: 455
Loc: Texas
two kits, prepay is ok with me.

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#87760 - 29/04/2002 14:19 Re: Tuners, empeg, for the use of (update 2) [Re: pca]
fede
journeyman

Registered: 31/01/2002
Posts: 89
Loc: Texas
I will happily pre-pay for two to three units/kits. Depending on final price.
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'a stock car stereo is a beautiful thing to waste' MKIIa 60gb MKIIa 20gb

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#87761 - 29/04/2002 14:30 Re: Tuners, and tunable VHF reception [Re: Clarke]
jane
enthusiast

Registered: 10/10/2000
Posts: 350
Loc: Copenhagen SW, Denmark
I would also think it cool to be able to receive 143-145MHz, but not really essential, as I have my Kenwood V7 mounted above the Empeg ;-) (see pictures on riocar.org)

LC1MAT/OZ4PE Marius (Escort Cab + Mark II)

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#87762 - 29/04/2002 18:31 Re: Tuners, and tunable VHF reception [Re: jane]
Clarke
journeyman

Registered: 18/08/1999
Posts: 90
Loc: Scottsdale, AZ USA
Oh I agree. My Icom 2800 is near my empeg too - but there are times that it would be nice to monitor another channel... :-)

=-C
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#87763 - 29/04/2002 21:55 Re: Tuners, empeg, for the use of [Re: pca]
lockuplever
enthusiast

Registered: 30/01/2002
Posts: 264
Loc: Tucson, AZ
put me down for 3 units, pre pay is a go with me.
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#87764 - 29/04/2002 22:48 Re: Tuners, empeg, for the use of [Re: pca]
gradyville
new poster

Registered: 29/04/2002
Posts: 6
Loc: los angeles
Ok, so I am in as a pre-pay. But what is the real deal? Is there an estimated probablity of some kits being offered or is this a tease? Are there other thoughts on how to enjoy a Mk2a w/ no tuner and still have radio in the car? I am all ears. I only have room for one in-dash unit, BTW.
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jonathan brown 1984 Galaendewagen 280GE MKII, Tuner, uninstalled, so far...

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#87765 - 30/04/2002 05:01 Re: Tuners, empeg, for the use of (update 2) [Re: pca]
thenominous
member

Registered: 22/12/2001
Posts: 189
Loc: UK
I guess that I'll have too tuners please be it in kit form or other wise. Good excuse to get a new credit card

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#87766 - 30/04/2002 13:13 Re: Tuners, empeg, for the use of [Re: gradyville]
Alexander
member

Registered: 02/05/2000
Posts: 108
Loc: SF Bay Area
>Are there other thoughts on how to enjoy a Mk2a w/ no tuner and still have radio in the car?

Easy: Get (or find) a cheap walkman and hook it up to the Empeg's Aux-in. My car even has a convenient hole in the bottom of the dash to snake the cable through.

Alex

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#87767 - 30/04/2002 14:12 Re: Tuners, empeg, for the use of (update 2) [Re: Warp10]
Alexander
member

Registered: 02/05/2000
Posts: 108
Loc: SF Bay Area
>The lists counts the people willing to buy tuners, but what about tuner KITS ?

I'm not sure it's important -- the main point of that page was to try and get enough people to do a proper manufacturing run. I'm under the impression that there is no need to have a certain quantity of buyers to justify producing kits.

Therefore, if kits actually do become available, I expect things to go something like this after the kits are designed and tested:

1) A real kit order form is put up that collects billing details.

2) I email everyone that signed up at http://www.eden2.com/empeg and point them to the order page.

3) If they want to order a kit as opposed to a built tuner, great, if not, that's fine too.

4) After a period of time (maybe a week, or whenever orders stop coming in), the kit order form is closed, and the exact number of kits bought are made and shipped.

Alex

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#87768 - 30/04/2002 14:13 Re: Tuners, empeg, for the use of [Re: pca]
nkildal
new poster

Registered: 23/02/2002
Posts: 23
Loc: Aarhus, Denmark
Hi Patrick

Great initiative - you can put me up for 2 prepaid tuners (kits or prebuild - I don't care - I'm desperate for a tuner)....

Regards
Nicolai

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#87769 - 30/04/2002 17:13 Re: Tuners, empeg, for the use of (update 2) [Re: Warp10]
AndrewT
old hand

Registered: 16/02/2002
Posts: 867
Loc: Oxford, UK
The lists counts the people willing to buy tuners, but what about tuner KITS ?

I for one would be perfectly happy to assemble & test kits for (a limited number of) other UK owners who feel uncomfortable assembling their own. My guess is other people in other countries will likely make a similiar offer once this dream becomes a reality.

In short, I feel this aspect of the whole matter is something the community should (and would) support - let's just be happy to have the (potential) opportunity of owning a tuner

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#87770 - 30/04/2002 20:16 Re: Tuners, empeg, for the use of (update 2) [Re: pca]
Satan_X
enthusiast

Registered: 22/03/2002
Posts: 251
Loc: Ramsey, NJ
Just name where to send the money.....count me in for one, with a second one not too far behind (If I have the funds, I'll go for both at once)

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#87771 - 30/04/2002 21:36 Re: Tuners, empeg, for the use of [Re: pca]
gradyville
new poster

Registered: 29/04/2002
Posts: 6
Loc: los angeles
How about taking a tuner out of the SonicBlue Rio Riot (20G) which has a built in tuner? I don't know if it is possible, and I am no techie... Would there be any similarity? There seem to be a bunch for sale. I'll buy one if someone with the know how wants to give it a try... Anyone? ...cricket sounds... I am sure someone has already thought of this given the population on this board.

see a Rio Riot HERE on ebay

[email protected] for direct thoughts or ideas on this...
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#87772 - 01/05/2002 03:02 Re: Tuners, empeg, for the use of [Re: gradyville]
altman
carpal tunnel

Registered: 19/05/1999
Posts: 3457
Loc: Palo Alto, CA
The riot tuner uses the same chip that the mk1 used in its tuner (Philips 5757). This is, as mk1 owners will confirm, not a chip really happy with being used in a mobile environment with lots of multipath interference.

The tuner module (and Patrick's kit) use automotive tuners, designed for use in cars. This makes a HUGE difference.

Hugo

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#87773 - 02/05/2002 23:24 Re: Tuners, empeg, for the use of [Re: pca]
speedy67
enthusiast

Registered: 18/12/2000
Posts: 342
Loc: South-West-Germany
I will prepay for two tuner modules/kits. I also signed in Alexanders list....

cheers,
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#87774 - 03/05/2002 02:18 Re: Tuners, empeg, for the use of (update 2) [Re: pca]
Memil
member

Registered: 03/02/2002
Posts: 101
Loc: Sweden
Little late, but I'm in...
Kit(prepaid depends on price) .

But shipping to sweden must be resolved...

/Fredrik

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#87775 - 04/05/2002 14:27 Re: Tuners, empeg, for the use of (update 2) [Re: AndrewT]
smu
old hand

Registered: 30/07/2000
Posts: 879
Loc: Germany (Ruhrgebiet)
Hi.

You are right. I am perfectly willing to assemble some kits for other europeans that are not good enough with their soldering iron (or don't have one to begin with). That is an offer for assembly of a limited number of tuners of course, but if (minor) compensation is paid, I am even willing to do an unlimited number, as fast as I can.

cu,
sven
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#87776 - 04/05/2002 17:11 Re: Tuners, empeg, for the use of (update 2) [Re: smu]
Shonky
pooh-bah

Registered: 12/01/2002
Posts: 2009
Loc: Brisbane, Australia
And to jump on the bandwagon (so to speak), although there aren't many I will offer the same as Sven for Oz and NZ buyers.
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#40104192 120Gb (no longer in my E36 M3, won't fit the E46 M3)

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#87777 - 05/05/2002 15:43 Re: Tuners, empeg, for the use of [Re: pca]
Berserko
new poster

Registered: 03/03/2002
Posts: 6
I'm in for one....

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#87778 - 07/05/2002 01:41 Re: Tuners, empeg, for the use of (update 2) [Re: Shonky]
mail2mm
journeyman

Registered: 04/02/2002
Posts: 60
Loc: Wyoming and New Zealand
Shonky,

Are you in Australia (where?) or NZ? I am normally in Auckland or the Bay of Islands but now in the States until October. I am anxious to take my Rio Car units home to NZ and install them at home and on the boat.

Cheers,

Michael

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