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Re: Fitting RDS to a Beosound 2300, difficult or easy and is it worth it?

beoblok — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:07:38 GMT

Hoi beocool!

Thanks for your reply and once again, obviously for our discussion at the Dutch forum. As you may understand... I couldn't resist!

I realized that my question probably belongs in the workbench part of the forum. Therefore I'll make a new post there and excuse myself for the inconvenience of a "lost" post here.

Re: Fitting RDS to a Beosound 2300, difficult or easy and is it worth it?

beocool — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:48:41 GMT

The little window in the left down corner is there to accomodate the two way communication and not the RDS. RDS could be fitted to early 2300's as an option. My early 2300 has RDS and it only displays the name of the programme, so Í'm not sure if it has function as porgramme type. I haven't seen a RDS-module for sale for some time, so I have no idea if €70 is a good deal.

RDS kit question, moved to workbench

beoblok — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:39:16 GMT

Dear Readers,

After discussing my wishes/ needs/ budget etc at the Dutch section of the BW-forum I've purchased a Beosound 2300 after spotting a great deal including BL2500, a wall bracket and guarantee. It is the later version with vertical laser but I think it's fitted with a small clamp. (?)

It didn't even arrive yet... with luck tomorrow, more likely at the beginning of next week but...

While browsing I've found a new RDS kit for 70€ and am actually considering it. Is it reasonably priced you think?

Reasons why I'd like to "upgrade" to RDS are mainly the ability displaying;

Clock and Time (CT), Radio Text (RT), Programme Type Identification (PTY), Programme Identification (PI), Programme Service Name (PS)

I don't have a two way remote and didn't plan on buying one. Beo4 is my friend.

Knowing that some of the early BC2300 had RDS and were recognizable by a little window at the left down corner of the Beocenter. What about a center without this window when fitting an RDS kit?

Any information or suggestions appreciated.

Regards,

Maurice