Doepfer

--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, "dwaldman6" <dwaldman61@c...> 
wrote:
> --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, "ilanode" 
> <techmeier@w...> wrote:
> > --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com, "dwaldman6" 
> <dwaldman61@c...> 
> > wrote:
> > > The antennae must be positioned straight up, lest they swing 
> > > down under their own weight.  The problem is in the jack 
> itself.  
> > > Standard 1/8"/3.5mm isn't snug enough to keep it seated.
> > > 
> > > Are the antennae as effective when they're collapsed?  
> > > 
> > > Does anyone else have this problem?  What did you do 
> about it?
> > 
> > Hi! My theremin's antennaes remain firmly seated in any 
> position! 
> > For the past weeks they're in horizontal position without any 
> sign 
> > that they will swing down.  Regards Ilanode
> 
> They stay put even when fully extended?

Definitely! Regarding to my experience Doepfer must have used totally 
different jacks since I never faced a similar problem! I bought mine 
second hand right after D. started the production. I assume they were 
originally bought on the occasion of their first (?) presentation on 
a fair and passed on to me in mint condition.