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Originally Posted by evingar
I think the mere act of getting *something* out of the thing is what this is all about. I can't seriously believe anyone would want to use it for practical listening these days. It's a shame this wasn't better implemented though, especially putting in a silicon diode instead of germanium. The average child (or child's father) is very unlikely to suss that one out and will assume the kit should work "as is". It will almost certainly consign the thing to landfill, unfulfilled
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I would agree with that. I think, for practical purposes, a crystal set for a child's project is a thing of the past. I would re-iterate though that the Absolute radio station I received with my homemade setup was good for general listening so a well thought out setup will still work. As I have no shortage of components I am not inclined to pursue their 'incorrect' diode. I have, though. posted the fact as a review on their website. Really it is an issue under trade's descriptions as they do state Germanium diode in the manual so any buyer with a problem should be able to get it sorted.