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EDM LCD RDS transmitter info and poll

taybrynn

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For thode interested in an EDM RDS transmitter, specify your preference  

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  1. 1. For thode interested in an EDM RDS transmitter, specify your preference

    • Interested in transmitter at full retail price with no group buy hassles or delays
      3
    • Would like to buy the transmitter in a group buy at 10% off plus regular shipping costs
      29
    • Would like to use the EDM one-time PCB upgrade option and can do the case mod and RDS chip on my own
      7
    • Am happy staying with what I have.
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taybrynn

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Just a brief announcement and a poll for everyone.

(1) The EDM LCD with RDS is now available from EDM on their website:

http://www.edmdesign.com/orders.html -- see part # EDM-LCD-RDS-EP for

$235 shipped

(2) EDM may offer a one-time only ... PCB upgrade option, which means you swap out your old PCB board (the part inside the case) for a new PCB board ... and they would return a new PCB w/RDS capabilites (but no RDS chip) to you along with the necessary USB to transmitter cable ... for around $150 . You would have to do a minor case mod (not for everyone, as it requires snipping a hole for the USB port) and also buying the Pira RDS chip ... another $20 ... but could be purchased in a group buy for less. So existing owners could upgrade for around $170 ... but you have to do the case mod and but the RDS chip on your own (or in a group buy).

(3) There might be a group buy, if enough persons are interested ... and that woudl typically be item (1) above, for 10% off the retail price and regular shipping costs added. So 220-22 (10% off) would be $198 + $15 shipping, or $213 total.

(4) Ok, how about those interested in purchasing a non-RDS EDM LCD in a group buy also post a message here indicating that at your preference. That would be $162 (10% off priced) + 15 shipping, or $177 total.

Typically the group buy conditions require a sale of a certain number of units and pre-payment ... then when the required number of transmitters are pre-purchased ... then they all ship out together ... and everyone saves. There is usually a 30 day delay in a group buy, about double the normal shipping time from EDM.

Scott

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amcdonald307

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I think you missed a .html in your link: http://www.edmdesign.com/orders.html

I wonder if more people would be interested in a non-RDS group buy. I really don't know if I would even bother to program it (RDS) if I had it for free...

And just thinking out loud for current EDM non-RDS owners: $170 for an upgrade seems (expensive?)... For someone who absolutely wanted to upgrade to this, it may make more sense to sell off your old unit here to a PC user and just purchase the new one for yourself - seems like it could be a win-win, saving both ends a bundle of money.

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I think you missed a .html in your link: http://www.edmdesign.com/orders.html

I wonder if more people would be interested in a non-RDS group buy. I really don't know if I would even bother to program it (RDS) if I had it for free...

And just thinking out loud for current EDM non-RDS owners: $170 for an upgrade seems (expensive?)... For someone who absolutely wanted to upgrade to this, it may make more sense to sell off your old unit here to a PC user and just purchase the new one for yourself - seems like it could be a win-win, saving both ends a bundle of money.

Just what I did. Dad is interested in mine, so I get to upgrade.

Brian

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(4) Ok, how about those interested in purchasing a non-RDS EDM LCD in a group buy also post a message here indicating that at your preference. That would be $162 (10% off priced) + 15 shipping, or $177 total.

Scott

I am for sure interested in one of the EDM transmitters (group buy). Haven't decided if I "need" RDS yet, so I will express interest in the non-RDS model if that is an option for the group buy.

Am I correct that LOR software supports RDS via a DOS shell command? Therefore, if using a LOR Mini-Director (mDM-MP3) then RDS transmission isn't an option, correct?

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GordonLights

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OK, you guys have convinced me then. I've got a "EDM-TX-LCD-EP" model that I bought new last year. I tested it for about 4 hours and it works fine, but I never actually put in into service - it served as my backup transmitter. It is in immaculate condition.

I must admit, the EDM is a great sounding transmitter for the price, way better than my two previous Ramsey 25B and 30B units. I still have a 25B I would also be willing to sell off, BTW.

I do want the RDS-upgraded EDM unit, so I'll open up the bidding process. PM me if you are interested. I will consider all offers over $150 plus $10 for shipping to anywhere in the U.S. I will acknowledge all PMs in the order they were received, and I will stop taking bids at 11:00 PM CT on August 5th. I do reserve the right NOT to sell the unit without the need to provide any reason (legal disclaimer).

Let's see how this goes.

Fabian

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GordonLights

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Hmmmm, $12.00 less than new in a group buy and no warranty on used, plus a potential bidding war. Thanks, but I think I'll wait for the LCD group buy.

That's cool. It was my intent to avoid competing with Scott's potential group buy. He works hard on those.

I figured someone might want one right away, and in that case it's a good deal for an almost-new unit that was never really installed or used beyond the test bench.

I don't NEED to sell it (I might decide to install it in my car some day). If it helps, I'll even throw in a 1 year warranty. I'll even add an RCA to SO-239 adapter for those that use UHF connectors for their coax.

Fabian

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Added the RCA-to-UHF connector to the offer.
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taybrynn

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Currently, I'm just checking on the level of interest from folks.

So far, it looks like a group buy on the regular EDM LCD is the most likely.

Perhaps we can get one of each type set up ...

Scott / taybrynn

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Scott, I am interested in the RDS unit if you can pull off 2 buys.

Like Fabian, I too have a little used "EDM-TX-LCD-EP" (even less than 4 hours) that I would be willing to part with so that I can upgrade. Not to compete with Scott's Group buy as well, if someone wants to play with one right away. PM me if interested.

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Surfing4Dough

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Any update on the group sale for the EDM transmitters? I have been waiting most of the year for such a group sale, but it is getting closer to November set-up and I'm starting to get concerned about it shipping in time if wait much longer to order (as I am sure quite a few others are as well). Please let us know either way.

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