I was involved with some testing of prototypes for the Kiwa Loop when he was developing it, and also for the rare "MAP" unit (I also designed the front panel).
If memory serves correctly, Craig manufactured the Kiwa "High Performance MW Loop" from late 1989 to 1992-93. When his supplier of the large diameter PVC tubing stopped carrying the product it was too expensive and a hassle to get the material from farther away. Like with the MAP unit, Craig "over designed" the Kiwa Loop and it was not very profitable for him. It took a lot of electronic assembly and mechanical assembly to built one (including the spiral grooves for the loop wire cut into the PVC with his clever, home made spiral cutting machine). These two Kiwa products were just not cost effective for him to build. It was also getting harder for him to acquire the Murata filters used inside the MAP. Craig learned early on from the NTK and Murata filter companies about the coming "DSP revolution" that would make small ceramic filters for receivers obsolete. Even in the mid-1990s they were starting to shut down their factories. Guy Atkins Puyallup, WA _______________________________________________ IRCA mailing list [email protected] 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: [email protected]
