mc wrote:

Sony makes a car stereo system that includes shortwave radio. How well does
it perform? Would I actually be able to hear at least the major
international outlets (BBC, RCI, etc.) while driving across town?
snip
This got me looking for alternatives; a quick web search produced references
to the Becker Europa radio, (presumably DIN form factor) which includes
shortwave in various models covering at least 40 years.

Here is a photo of a vintage version:
http://www.mbzponton.org/images/mb_r...a_TR_190SL.jpg

Here is an eBay listing of a more current version (quite inexpensive):

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Becke...spagenameZWDVW

Also quite popular were converters; one of the most visually attractive
was made by Reims and had pushbutton selection of various band segments.
www.mbzponton.org/valueadded/other/radios.htm (scan down the page)

There certainly were aftermarket converters for continuous SW coverage with features
to be found in communication receivers; but the Reims unit seems to be one
of the few stock options available for a car.

Anyone know of other brands or options for various automobile makes?

Regards,

Michael

On Jan 3, 1:23*pm, msg wrote:
mc wrote:
Sony makes a car stereo system that includes shortwave radio. *How well does
it perform? *Would I actually be able to hear at least the major
international outlets (BBC, RCI, etc.) while driving across town?

snip
This got me looking for alternatives; a quick web search produced references
to the Becker Europa radio, (presumably DIN form factor) which includes
shortwave in various models covering at least 40 years.

Here is a photo of a vintage version:
* *http://www.mbzponton.org/images/mb_r...a_TR_190SL.jpg

Here is an eBay listing of a more current version (quite inexpensive):

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Becke..._W0QQcmdZViewI...

Also quite popular were converters; one of the most visually attractive
was made by Reims and had pushbutton selection of various band segments.
* *http://www.mbzponton.org/valueadded/...dios.htm*(scan down the page)

There certainly were aftermarket converters for continuous SW coverage with features
to be found in communication receivers; but the Reims unit seems to be one
of the few stock options available for a car.

Anyone know of other brands or options for various automobile makes?

Regards,

Michael

Becker Radio$ Expen$ive ?

What was it they use to say many years ago . . .

The only 'acce$$ory' that you could get with your
Becker Radio is a Mercede$ Benz ! ) ~ RHF

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msg wrote:
mc wrote:

This got me looking for alternatives; a quick web search produced references
to the Becker Europa radio, (presumably DIN form factor) which includes
shortwave in various models covering at least 40 years.

Sorry, I've forgotten what the various car radio form factors are,
so this might not be the right one for you, but a company in Florida
called Continental Imports sells the Becker Mexico:

http://www.continentalimports.com/be_radios.html

I got the cassette version 2-3 years ago, and it has very good
sensitivity. (Except when my antenna connection goes loose, but
that's another story...)


Patty

On Jan 25, 11:59*pm, Patty Winter wrote:
In article ,

msg wrote:
mc wrote:

This got me looking for alternatives; a quick web search produced references
to the Becker Europa radio, (presumably DIN form factor) which includes
shortwave in various models covering at least 40 years.

Sorry, I've forgotten what the various car radio form factors are,
so this might not be the right one for you, but a company in Florida
called Continental Imports sells the Becker Mexico:

http://www.continentalimports.com/be_radios.html

I got the cassette version 2-3 years ago, and it has very good
sensitivity. (Except when my antenna connection goes loose, but
that's another story...)

Patty

Becker Radio$ used to be Expen$ive

What was it they use to say many years ago . . .

The only 'acce$$ory' that you could get with your
Becker Radio is a Mercede$ Benz ! ) ~ RHF