Re: Sonar and RF Modem questions >I just took a look at the Linx site, and while perusing the fine print
>  at the end of the price list came across this:
>
>  "Linx requires the purchase of an evaluation kit prior to the sale of
>  individual modules to any customer. This policy insures that each
>  customer has the tools necessary to fairly evaluate our products and
>  legally apply them. In addition, a benchmark platform amoung all our
>  customers allows our engineers the best chance to assist should
>  application difficulties occur."
>
>The cheapest evaluation kit is $139 and is only available for the LC
>  series. The Master kit is $199 for the LC series, $249 for the RM
>  series, and $299 for the HP series. All the evaluation kits come
>  with 2 TX, 2 RX, 2 antennas, plus manuals, evaluation boards, free
>  technical support, and some extras in the master kits.
>
>So even though the LC only costs $5.60 for the TX and $11.80 for the
>  RX, you have to spend $139 to get your first 2 pair. The RM series
>  is $16.20 for the TX and $28.30 for the RX, but you have to pay $249
>  to get your first two pair. The HP runs $23.80 and $34.88, but you
>  pay $299 for the first two pair.
>
>This makes them a bit less attractive to a hobbyist like myself.
>  A shame, since they look useful and pretty reasonably priced, except
>  for the evaluation kit requirement.


Maybe a vender could get an eval kit, work through the interfacing issues and
kit it for us to buy! That would probably stay within Lynx' licensing agreement
and still provide a cost effective solution.

Mike


