Re: [IRCA] OT 2014 Dodge Caravan radio question

[Patrick Martin <mwdxer@xxxxxxxxx>]

It is nice to know that some later car radios have decent AM sections. I do have my Sony HD radio I could install, but it would not fit with the the dash well. hi.


Patrick Martin Seaside OR KGED QSL Manager


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Subject: Re: [IRCA] OT 2014 Dodge Caravan radio question

The stock radio in my 2007 Subaru Outback Sport is very good. It is very
sensitive on AM and FM and is very clean with regards to car generated
noise. The only negative is that the selectivity on FM could be better.
FWIW, I have logged 67 new AM stations and 29 new FM stations during my
22 mile daily commute with that radio. I'd like to keep the radio if I
ever sell the car, but the new owner might mind the gap.

73,

Stan, WA1LOU


On 3/15/17 10:18 AM, Volodya S wrote:
> Patrick, I agree with Steve.  Any new car I've driven (my own, and rental)
> have generally been pretty poor on AM.  I just drove a Nissan Leaf
> electric, and it was simply awful on AM.  Everytime I accelerated, I could
> hear all of the electronics whirring and wining, even on strong stations.
> FM was fine.    73,  Walt
>
> On Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 10:10 AM, Hawkins <ng0g@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Patrick,
>>
>> My experience with car radios has been not 100% but pretty much the older
>> the better.  My folks had a 1960 Chevy when I was in High School and the
>> radio in it far outperformed any of the radios in newer vehicles.  I lived
>> in Tucson at the time and I could, especially in the winter hear KOMA at 4
>> o'clock in the afternoon.
>>
>> The AM radios in most aftermarket car stereos are even worse.
>>
>> Steve
>>
>> On 3/15/17 3:58 AM, Patrick Martin wrote:
>>
>>> Jim,
>>>
>>>
>>> I have had a lot of Caravans starting with the 89, then the 97, and now
>>> the 2014. Both the 89 & 97 had ignition noise on AM, but the radios were
>>> fairly sensitive. This one is nothing to write home about regarding
>>> sensitivity. That is one reason I was wondering if there is some adjustment
>>> to peak the antenna like years ago. But with so much computer stuff today,
>>> there is probably some chip and self adjusts, but I have no clue.
>>>
>>>
>> --
>> Stephen Hawkins NG0G
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>> 73 49 111 01001001
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>>
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