At 17:28 06/01/2008, you wrote: >I find it interesting that this is 15 year old technology.
....and that it's taken us so long to discover it....has Sony been putting out radios using this chip all these years? It seems to be a Sony proprietary product, and the IEEE article is quite clear that it was developed for use in miniature radios such as would be used in Walkmans, because it avoids the use of physically large IF filters and other peripheral components. No mention of MW DXing, hi. And yet the SRF-37V is physically not much bulkier than the SRF-59, and uses an "old" technology receiver IC, so the "new" IC can't have offered much of an advantage, except to MW DXers, and people who appreciate creative technology. >I wonder what's in the works now? perhaps nothing at all? Don't know if Sony or anyone else sees any future payback in investing in MW or shortwave radio reception, but I'm not in the business.... best wishes, Nick **************************************************************************** Nick Hall-Patch Victoria, B.C. Canada **************************************************************************** _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list IRCA@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca Opinions expressed in messages on this mailing list are those of the original contributors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the IRCA, its editors, publishing staff, or officers For more information: http://www.ircaonline.org To Post a message: irca@hard-core-dx.com