1969 radio MP3 adapter

[Jim M.]

I noticed in one of the usual supplier catalogs that they list an MP3 adapter for the old C3 radios. I'm guessing the wire for your MP3 to plug into is attached to the back of the radio in some fashion. Does anyone have experience with one of these and how well it works?

[Robert D.]

Re: 1969 radio MP3 adapter

I don't have any experience with these in particular. I use an Ipod, which transmits on several different FM radio frequencies, you can tune into on your radio.

[Jerry R.]

Re: 1969 radio MP3 adapter

Separate FM (and AM) low power re-broadcast devices are available in addition to the internal iPod system Robert described. You just plug your MP3, etc. into the mini-transmitter via the ear/headphone jack and tune it in on the radio wirelessly. But, be aware that the quality will be significantly lower than having a direct wired jack installed on the rear of that radio. The modification to the radios circuitry is insignificant and the already present 1/8th inch hole in the back next to the antenna connector is a perfect place to mount the input jack. _Jerry_

[Joe L.]

Re: 1969 radio MP3 adapter

Separate FM (and AM) low power re-broadcast devices are available in addition to the internal iPod system Robert described. You just plug your MP3, etc. into the mini-transmitter via the ear/headphone jack and tune it in on the radio wirelessly. But, be aware that the quality will be significantly lower than having a direct wired jack installed on the rear of that radio. The modification to the radios circuitry is insignificant and the already present 1/8th inch hole in the back next to the antenna connector is a perfect place to mount the input jack. _Jerry_

Jerry------


Besides the sound quality degradation using the FM "modulator", folks that live in major metropolitan areas may find that NONE of the FM frequencies the device will work on are unused in their area. Even if they are, there will often be interference from utilized nearby frequencies.

Beyond even the above, if one is "on the road" one usually finds that they have to keep finding a new frequency as they move into areas where the frequency they are using is no longer unused by a commercial broadcast station.

All-in-all, I've found FM modulators to be a PIA.

[Rick S.]

Re: 1969 radio MP3 adapter

Jerry------


Besides the sound quality degradation using the FM "modulator", folks that live in major metropolitan areas may find that NONE of the FM frequencies the device will work on are unused in their area. Even if they are, there will often be interference from utilized nearby frequencies.

Beyond even the above, if one is "on the road" one usually finds that they have to keep finding a new frequency as they move into areas where the frequency they are using is no longer unused by a commercial broadcast station.

All-in-all, I've found FM modulators to be a PIA.

Joe,
You are correct that they are a PIA and that is why I had Jerry install an Ipod jack on the back of my original radio.
Thanks Jerry,
Rick

[Jim M.]

Re: 1969 radio MP3 adapter

Thanks for the info guys, I think I'll look into getting a jack hard wired in to my radio. Sure sounds like that would be the best solution. jim