[NSRCA-discussion] Off topic

[Jon Lowe]

Yes.  See:

http://www.reganspace.com/Planes/index_plane.html

Look at the MP3 sequence caller link at the op of the page.  This uses 
generic mp3 players, not an IPOD.  You can get generic players for 
about $20, which use removable SD memory cards.  I've modified a couple 
of players to do this similar to what Kelly did on the linked page.  it 
works, although you have to get used to it.  Some players work better 
than others to modify, and you have to be willing to do board level 
soldering on very small devices in order to do it.  I would not try it 
on an actual IPOD; just too small and too expensive if you screw up.  
These generic players are cheap enough that you aren't out much money.  
I set mine up to call patterns and reminders both from left to right 
and right to left.  Each manuever has to be a separate "song", so you 
can forward thru them one at a time.  Since the players are designed to 
play one song, then play the next, you have to put long periods of 
silence at the end of each maneuver so it won't play too qucikly, and 
you can use the button to go to the next manuever when you are ready.

It is one more thing to hassle with when you are getting ready to fly.  
Doesn't take the place of a real caller/coach, but it will do when you 
are trying to learn a new pattern.



Jon Lowe


-----Original Message-----
From: Terry Beachler <terryb at beachlers.com>
To: NSRCA Mailing List <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>
Sent: Mon, 10 Dec 2007 9:55 am
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Off topic



Is anyone using an Ipod to replace a caller. Now it's an on-list
discussion (for practice use).

Terry Beachler

At 09:37 12/10/2007, you wrote:

>I don't know about anybody else, but I'd be interested in the
>answer.  i.e. - What do they do?, How do they work?, What is the
>"subscription fee"?  Do they work with anything else?  Why do I want/
>need one?
>
>Ron (another old guy)
>
>On Dec 10, 2007, at 8:53 AM, John Konneker wrote:
>
> > I hate to ask this on the list but I'm about as "square as a box"
> > as my two daughters would say.
> > Please reply off list.
> > Is there anyone that can tell me in "old guy" terms about IPod's?
> > I'm thinking about getting one for my youngest.
> > Thanks!
> > And once again sorry for the off topic question.
> > John L. Konneker
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