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Tim H · Mega Poster

Radio advice needed

OscarZ · Mega Poster

I too would recommend S&M E. You don't need an input to play the iPod. We have a couple relatively inexpensive devices you plug into an iPod and it broadcasts an FM signal you tune the radio to. When you get interference from an actual station when on a trip you just change the frequency and retune the radio. Used it in my Cutlass all the time and is the reason I wanted an iPod to begin with.

-- Edited by OscarZ on Tuesday 13th of March 2012 02:49:37 PM

Dave Seitz · Mega Poster

S&M Electrotec in Blaine will convert the stock AM radio to an AM/FM with ipod input jack. I have scene inputs that use a dash bolt for a stealth appearance.

bwild70ss396 · Active Member

I am looking at the Retro Sound model for my 57 Chevy. I dont know if they have a model for Chevelles. I am waiting for the generation 2 model coming out as that is supposed to have a direct connect to IPOD so it charges as well as plays. Like a docking station deal. They only have AM / Fm and have a seperate mounted jack for IPOD and USB flash drive. So plug in a flash drive and listen to 8mb of music!

I had Custom Auto Sound in my El Camino and it sounded horrible. Like a one speaker $10 radio.

John D · 2K+ Club

The Club website has info on S&M Electrotech in the "Cool Links" section

Jon H · 1K+ Club

I am totally happy with my S&M conversion, not cheap but good.

SShink · 3K+ Club

Tim, there's a guy on Evil bay that converts the stock radios to include the ipod jack and then sells them. I think he's in AZ, but not sure. Just search for the year of Chevelle you are looking for and put 'radio' in the search and you'll find the ones he sells. I think they go for around $300+ though.

bowtie · Secretary

S&M Electroteck is www.turnswitch.com he's nice and does good work. I think 67SS also had a factory radio converted too. I have speakers from him.

Chris R · 2K+ Club

Ive also heard good things about S&M.(get it?)

Joking aside. S&M Electrotec does have a pretty good reputation from everyone I have talked to. They seem to do a pretty good job. Plus, they are local so you can see what your getting before hand.

Tim H · Mega Poster

I spoke with S&M and believe I will go with them. Now I just need to find a couple of AM FM cores.

Thanks

Chris R · 2K+ Club

OscarZ wrote:
I too would recommend S&M E. You don't need an input to play the iPod. We have a couple relatively inexpensive devices you plug into an iPod and it broadcasts an FM signal you tune the radio to. When you get interference from an actual station when on a trip you just change the frequency and retune the radio. Used it in my Cutlass all the time and is the reason I wanted an iPod to begin with.

-- Edited by OscarZ on Tuesday 13th of March 2012 02:49:37 PM

Mike, does that work pretty well then. Recieving the ipod via a radio signal? Ive heard conflicting opinions from people.

OscarZ · Mega Poster

It worked great in my Cutlass. Only issue was when traveling distances you had to switch the frequencies once in awhile as you came into range of new stations. I have heard mixed reviews from other too but we always had good luck with them in our cars previously. Both our cars have auxilary inputs now so we don't use them currently.

Dan Williams · Active Member

Chris R wrote:
OscarZ wrote:
I too would recommend S&M E. You don't need an input to play the iPod. We have a couple relatively inexpensive devices you plug into an iPod and it broadcasts an FM signal you tune the radio to. When you get interference from an actual station when on a trip you just change the frequency and retune the radio. Used it in my Cutlass all the time and is the reason I wanted an iPod to begin with.

-- Edited by OscarZ on Tuesday 13th of March 2012 02:49:37 PM
Mike, does that work pretty well then. Recieving the ipod via a radio signal? Ive heard conflicting opinions from people.

I run my XMRoade radio that I have had for years this way and sounds great. It works the best in my bus because I broke the antanae off years ago and it doesn't pick up radio stations more then about 5 miles out. Still have to change the frequency once in awhile (more often in my pickup because of the above issue) , but it is pretty quick and painless to do.