Hi list,
I have just started to follow this thread. From what
I am understanding you are looking for discreet stereo
packages that fit the older Imperials. If you look in
the latest Street Rodder Mag you will see an article
on this same subject. This has been a hot topic for
the Street Rod crowds for years. Many companies are
starting to answer this call. Most of us with classic
cars with or without the Hot Rod classification don't
want $2000 dollars in damage for a $900 dash mount
stereo. My suggestion is to check out the many street
Rod mags. These systems are 12 or 6 volt and match
the factory radios or are mounted totally out of
sight. Just a suggestion. I am waiting to see what
happens before I buy.
RC Billings, Montanaaaaaa
--- Christopher Middlebrook <delamothe@xxxxxxxxxx>
wrote: >
> XM has its good and bad points. Your reception is
> affected by any oveerhead storm activity, tunnels,
> and mountainous areas.
> Ideally, XM involves a composite transmission; one
> that comes from a satellite above you, and one that
> comes from a terrestial transmission (at a much
> lower frequency). This is ideal, and it only exists
> in very few areas, mostly large metropolitan areas.
> Out in Montana, you may have some areas where the
> reception may be great until you are near mountains,
> or there is a storm cloud overhead. (The Satellite
> carrier is at around 1.2 GHz. If water droplets,
> snow, ice, etc. falling to earth are within the 1/4
> wavelength of the carrier (about .75 inches long),
> you will have a total loss of signal.
>
> I'm not trying to shoot it down, I'm just
> illustrating something that happens to this type of
> transmission. (That includes satellite TV too!)
>
> Chris Middlebrook
> 62 Custom Southampton
>
>
>
>
> --- On Mon 04/12, < ChiPieAlandPaula@xxxxxxx >
> wrote:
> From: [mailto: ChiPieAlandPaula@xxxxxxx]
> To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,
> club.com@xxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Mon, 12 Apr 2004 03:13:07 EDT
> Subject: IML: Radio Upgrades
>
> <HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><HTML><FONT SIZE=2
> PTSIZE=10 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Arial"
> LANG="0">Hello All,<BR>
> I have been following the thread regarding
> cassettes/Cd's/8 Tracks. This summer, the
> restoration of my 64 begins in earnest. I have
> decided that the simplest solution to the cruising
> sounds situation is to install an XM system. The
> tuner is slim and easily hidden. The receiver can be
> installed under the dash. The result of this system
> is digital quality music that answers to every
> taste.<BR>
> It also speaks to the problem of originality. Since
> this system is easily installed, damage to the dash
> is minimal. My local Radio Shack installer has
> assured me that high output speakers can be
> installed in the kick panels. Since mine are carpet
> covered, the installation is both neat and discreet.
> Any thoughts?<BR>
>
> Allan from Billings, Montana</FONT></HTML>
> <p>
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