Tuner Module

At Woodside we showed a production prototype of the tuner module, which is going into production in a matter of days.

The module supports FM, AM and LW bands (and maybe the US weather band, subject to software). The surprise extra feature is an interface for the Sony stick controller, providing for connection of this useful control device without using up the docked serial interface. A number of third parties offer convertors between factory control buttons and the Sony interface.

We expect to begin shipping tuners to those that participated in the Mk.1 upgrade deal within the next couple of weeks, although due to high demand it will take several weeks to achieve a shipping from stock status. I'll post a notification when the product is available to order at the e-store.

Regards

Rob

I'm really suprised noone else said anything about this yet. I for one was glad to see the tuner module continue to have features added while time went on. Having AM, LW, and the Sony interface is going to be well worth the money compaired to the origional plans for an FM only tuner.

The surprise extra feature is an interface for the Sony stick controller, providing for connection of this useful control device without using up the docked serial interface. A number of third parties offer convertors between factory control buttons and the Sony interface.

Hmpf!
Couldn't you say that before I built the interface? Or didn't you know that before?

Well - doesn't really matter too much. Hopefully we won't have to wait too long for the tuner module any more - then I can make all the install at once - the control-stick-hookup, the mic and the tuner...


TeeMcBee
Got my Mk2! # 080000143

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The module supports FM, AM and LW bands (and maybe the US weather band, subject to software).

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That is good news! I am pleasantly surprised about the possible inclusion of the US weather bands. For me, its icing on the coolness cake. And I am sure for boaters, it would be a most useful tool!

Is "LW" referring to "longwave"? (sorta like shortwave). What is broadcast on that? Worldwide BBC radio types of things? Or can we listen in on local hams?

Have a pleasant Monday, and for everyone in the northeast, good luck weathering the storm!

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greggerm 09000991

LW is long wave, Radio 4 in the UK is transmitted on 198khz on Long Wave. It can be received in most of Western Europe I think. I don't think there is much else on Long Wave in Europe.

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Unit serial number 47 (was 330 in the queue)...

Well, it means the serial port is freed up for more goodies.

Calvin

Great news! I'll cross my fingers for weather bands. Like a lot of boats, mine already has a VHF set with built in weather bands, but I would really like having this in my car -- nice having NOAA weather on tap when deciding whether to drive home over the Cascades or whatever.

The joystick option is *really* intruguing. The VHF unit on my boat allows the addition of an optional "RAM Mic" microphone with an LCD display and control buttons -- allows you to operate all radio functions from the cockpit (or wherever you install it). The joystick could allow the same. Now if I can figure a way to get a remote LCD display to duplicate the Empeg display below decks, mate it to the Sony, then waterproof the whole things...that would be incredibly sweet.

Jim

Hello.

Great news about the tuner. In previous posts this module was supposed to include Radio Data System (RDS), also known as Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS), and some ability to record from the tuner or the auxilary input. Can we still expect to enjoy these features when the tuner arrives?

Adrian
I've already ordered my Rio Car.

RDS/RBDS is in there, yes. Recording from the tuner won't be available. The hardware can record the tuner when listening to it, but as the tuner has no MPX decode on board it can't do this when (eg) listening to mp3s.

Hugo

Im a little confused on your statement.....

"Recording from the tuner won't be available. The hardware can record the tuner when listening to it, but as the tuner has no MPX decode on board it can't do this when (eg) listening to mp3s."

Does this mean we can record from the tuner while listening to it? or not?
If not, Why? ... Should be no different than any portable radio thats records from the radio. "most do"


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