[Healeys] BJ8 Radio

[Tom Mitchell]

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Tom Mitchell
1965 Austin Healey BJ8 Mark III
Ann Arbor, Michigan

-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+3000mk3=bighealey.org at autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+3000mk3=bighealey.org at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
Tom Mitchell
Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2008 10:08 AM
To: 'Herbert Miller'; 'Randy Hicks'; 'Healey List'
Subject: Re: [Healeys] BJ8 Radio

I replaced mine this last summer and only had to do minor modifications. 
Although that may be, because I was replaced another non original. 

If I can suggest, one thing I made wanted was to get the highest NON
amplified watts out per channel.
They'll want to sell a amp, and the smallest one was about one foot by one
foot by 2 inches thick, and I did not want an amp if I could help it. 

I found this Kenwood, its model KDC MP435U, am/fm/cd, USB on the front
(which is a nice option), Bluetooth ready, RCA jacks in the back (for your
CB?), remote control. I can a use an Ipod or memory stick or small disk
drive, almost anything I want in the USB, some radios are limited. It's Sat
ready, HD radio ready, although I don't use either, there more and you can
see it at the link below. 

At 70 if I want (I'd rather listen to the engine and wind, yet sometimes...)
I can hear it perfectly and it's not even cranked all the way up. I have two
speaks up front on both side of the console, and two sitting in the rear. 
You can see it here
http://reviews.cnet.com/car-audio/kenwood-kdc-mp435u-radio/4507-3425_7-32474
212.html?tag=sub


Just my ten cents,  


Tom Mitchell
1965 Austin Healey BJ8 Mark III
Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Moss is selling a radio that is very small with adjustable knob shafts. AM
FM,  mini USB and aux ports on the face. Even has a IR remote. 

Herbert Miller 

-----Original Message-----

I'm looking at replacing my original BJ8 radio with some kind of AM/ FM -
Satellite - MP3/IPOD combination for touring this summer.

(I won't be getting rid of the original!)     :-)

Are there any recommendations out there for a system that will fit in the
original console without cutting? or very minor alterations?

Suggestions?

Thanks,

Randy

Randy Hicks
'56 100M
'60 BN7 MKI  (For Sale)
'62 BN7 MkII
'65 BJ8
'53 MGTD
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