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914 Radio Madness |
Amphicar770 |
Jan 28 2015, 08:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,198 Joined: 20-April 10 From: PA, USA Member No.: 11,639 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I think I have lost my mind.
I decided that I wanted to go with a more modern radio but did not want something that looked like it came from a disco. Unfortunately, most modern units fall into that latter category. First, I decided to go with a Nakamichi MBVI. The first one I ordered got lost in transit. The second one, from eBay, was supposed to be new but was used and defective. Got refunds on both and decided to give up on the Nakamichis. I also hear units of that time period were problematic. I then discovered a VDO unit that I think looks quite good and the VDO label sort of fits in. I ordered one from Germany and it should be here shortly. But wait, then I saw another Kienzle which is very feature rich yet subtle in appearance. Yup, also ordered one of them from Germany. Lastly, I then saw a Becker Traffic Pro BE4763 which was fitted to early Boxters. Not a great GPS but kind of neat to have and it says Porsche on it. That will be here soon also. Not sure which unit I will ultimately wind up using. The others will likely go up for sale here. Craziest part is that I mostly listen to the sound of the engine when driving the 914. Just thought I would share what I found for anyone considering a more modern unit without too much bling. |
MJHanna |
Jan 29 2015, 12:39 PM
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Does this 911 make my butt look big? Group: Members Posts: 805 Joined: 23-January 03 From: Lowry Crossing, Texas Member No.: 185 |
[/quote] 2, one is NOS, the other does not seem to work on CB). Those stop at 104 on FM. The 24 CB channels all are the same as the US but there is no channel 19 which is the main frequency in the USA. You could switch out one of the crystals but they are soldered in place and it was a hassle I did not want to deal with. Still, it is a cool, mostly period correct unit with dual shafts. [/quote] Ummmm no body even uses channel 19 I have one in my truck and turn it on once in a while... I have never hear anybody on it... |
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