[Laser] DVD player laser doides?

[Bill]

Hi, Art.

I am guessing that DVD players use just a different frequency (and shorter) 
than a CD player.

73's
Bill
N3LJP

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "KY1K" <ky1k at pivot.net>
To: "Free Space LASER Communications" <laser at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 12:53 PM
Subject: [Laser] DVD player laser doides?


> Does anyone know if DVD players have larger laser diodes in them (more than 
> the standard 1 to 5 milliwatt units found in CD players)?
>
> I've notived they are showing up at the dump and now my neighbor has one he 
> has offered to give me-so Im kinda curious about what's inside these little 
> buggers.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Art
>
>