In looking at Dr. Xin's site, he reviews the SRF-S83 as being the heir apparent to the SRF-59 for sound quality on FM, but notes that it is no more sensitive than the 59. It also uses the CXA1129N chip. He later states that it has been re-packaged into the SRF-S84. In looking at the internal photos of the radio board in addition to the 30 pin chip and amp chip shared by the 59, there's a 14 pin IC that is not in the 59 or it's ancestors. There also appears what I believe to be 4 very robust smd diodes that don't exist in the 59's circuit. There are two glass body leaded diodes in the 59. http://www.fixup.net/tips/srfs83/srfs83.htm As Gary has mentioned, this radio is available from Amazon for $99, but ebay's Hong Kong stores has it in the $20 range plus $12-14 shipping costs. Has anyone had a chance to try this rx? Gil _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/irca
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