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Thanks for the reply regarding this product. I appreciate your encouragement!

The on-line version of the manual looks much more user friendly.

I am a broadcast engineer by trade and have programmed many, many VCRs.
Some were real bears!

This unit set a new standard. It works if you stand on one toe and sing "Jingle Bells" in Italian.
I have been practicing! It can be done!

I think the most bizarre thing about "Radio Your Way" is that it does many things by itself.
The "hold" function does not completely turn off the button panel.
The touch required to set off a button is so light that if you bump it the wrong way it starts a function (like over-write a 2 hour recording.)

I appreciate the help! I'll let you know if I make any progress!

BTW, they have re-named the product "Radio Our Way" (only kidding).

Merry and happy, Karl N2KZ





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Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2004 13:28:24 -0500 (Eastern Standard Time)


My review of the Pogo Products, Radio Your Way (RYW) radio/recorder was
published in the Nov. 27 issue of IRCA DX Monitor thanks to the efforts of
Nick Hall-Patch.  Karl Zuk recently offered his opinion of the device, best
summarized as unfavorable.  Let me provide a couple bits of information
which may help people make up their own mind on this product.

I have heard that the first edition of the user's manual for the RYW was
almost undecipherable. This would seem to be supported by Karl's experience
The manual has since been completely rewritten and for the last several
months accompanies each new RYW. This version of the manual is also
available in PDF format from the manufacturer's web site. Where there may
still be confusion, the on-line FAQ and the user forum - which is monitored
and replied to by manufacturer representatives as well as RYW owners - is a
valuable resource of additional information and support.

Also since the first RYW was delivered, an update to its internal
programming has corrected some areas of complaint from early users. All new
RYW's now come with this update, older units can be upgraded by the
manufacturer for a modest fee.

The RYW does have a lot of features packed into a limited space, which by
necessity means operations must employ sequences of buttons to accomplish
set-up and programming tasks. But I think these operations are no more
difficult than with many other sophisticated electronic devices. How many
people have difficulty setting the clock and programming their VCR? Well,
essentially, that's what you're doing when setting up the RYW scheduled
recordings. On the other hand, operating the RYW - playback and recording -
are quite straightforward and can easily be accomplished by sense of touch
while walking or jogging, as intended, even more easily when on a desk top.


I've been using my RYW with great success for many months.  I admit, for
some operations rarely performed, I do refer to the user's manual to
accomplish the tasks.

I hope this added and updated info helps. And I echo Karl's Merry Christmas
greeting.

Curt

-------Original Message-------

In my opinion only - not the opinion of this list or the club that sponsors
the list:

If you are considering buying a Pogo Products' "Radio Your Way" AM/FM/Voice
and MP3 recorder, run away fast! This is a small, hand-held device marketed
as an audio equivalent as a VCR. You use built in timers to record for later
playback.

I won't get into detail here. I only warn you that this could be the most
illogical and poorly designed device I have ever seen in 50+ years! Someone
gave me one saying "maybe you can make this work." After two weeks of
serious dedication to understanding the Japanese-English manual, I am ready
to heave this unit at a brick wall (and enjoy every minute.) The idea is
terrific. The design is horrific!

[snip]

Merry Christmas, Karl Zuk N2KZ


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