Finding a source for CYRF6936 transceivers

So, now that I've got a Frysky X9D on the way, the question comes up: How do we get Devo support on a non Walkera Tx?
I have my old non-telemetry Devo module, so I will likely use that for myself, but that isn't exactly a suitable solution for others. My understanding is that Walkera no longer sells the telemetry module, and I've never seen modules for sail like the cc2500, a7105, or nrf modules on ebay.

One possibility I was thinking of is programming a Rx to work as a Tx if we could find one with a PA.
I checked my:
DSMX AR6210: No Pa (unsurprising)
DSMX TM1100: No obvious PA (kind of surprising)
Walkera 2602: No PA (unsurprising)
Devo RX1202: Same PA as Devo Tx board

The RX1202 has an Atmel processor, so we could probably write a custom firmware to convert it to a Tx module (or maybe even bypass the Atmel altogether). But now I am trying to recall whether the 1202 has any telemetry feedback. If not, the board may be wired for Rx only. I'll spend some more time looking at it to see how the PA is wired (like the 7e) or it may not have a multiplexer on the data line.

The RX1202 is pretty pricey to hack up this way though. An RX601 would be the cheapest Devo compatible Rx I've seen, but I don't know if the circuitry is similar. Does anyone have one?

A magic cube would be another option to investigate, though converting one to an internal module seems kinda wasteful.

An orange TX module would be another option to look into.

Are there any other ideas where to get a compatible module?

I can confirm, I've just ordered one from ehirobo:
www.ehirobo.com/shop/p11530/WALKERA-(WK-...le/product_info.html

Hobbyone has them too:
www.hobbyone.com.hk/cn/product.jsp?id=10896


About the other options:
- no standard receivers do telemetry, so probably the PA only wired as a preamp;
- the telemetry module should have it, but it is expensive;
- the magic cube doesn't have a PA...

victzh wrote: If you just search for WK-DEVO-S-MOD, you'll find there are places with "discount" price of $9.99, e.g. www.hobby-usa.com/newsletter/120201.html

It's an old one, and it is from the same seller ehirobo, which has a few different names...

The devo12 is quite a bit larger than the devo10. Here's a pic of the Walkera Tx I had at the time (I've since collected a F7):

It is really a nice Tx though. There are several pics of the inside here:
www.rcgroups.com/forums/thumbgallery.php...471&do=threadgallery

As victzh said, the protocol work for Frsky is done. the problem is it doesn't work, and I haven't been able to figure out why.

Frsky Rx run ~$20 from China:
www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__402_...Ghz_FrSky_ACCST.html

I have an old-protocol V8R and a new protocol D6FR that I used for protocol analysis. Also one of the DHT DIY kits for the Tx. I think I tried running just the PA without the LNA when I was wokring on it, but I can't remember for sure.

Question is, if that is hardwired for use as a preamp only...

Yeah, that is the right module, but usually it is out of stock everywhere, at least where it is under $20.
I've got one spare waiting for the universal module...