symphony for dot matrix printers

From: charles hobbs <chobbs_at_socal.rr.com>
Date: Sun Sep 2 13:42:30 2001

John Allain wrote:

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> I also have a Sharp calculator that makes neat
> sounds when you put it near an AM radio..
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>
> LED Calculators transduced by a Casette player head
> work real well. You have to experiment to find the best
> pick-up point on the calculator,
> Just press play and move the calc around a bit.
> Then use a programmable.....

I'll have to try that. My calc has a gas-discharge display, not LED,
though...

In my experience, the newer LCD models don't seem to make a lot of radio
noise. I just
tried my HP15C near an AM radio, and all I got was a rather quiet, high
pitched
beep....
Received on Sun Sep 02 2001 - 13:42:30 BST