Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Correct.

> On May 22, 2018, at 12:29 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> And you are also usually a die hard original radio man, right?
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On May 22, 2018, at 8:11 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> What Max said. Personally, the aesthetics did it for me.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>>> On May 22, 2018, at 7:52 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Kaleb,
>>> 
>>> The big draw for me is the Blue Tooth link between phone and radio.  Hands
>>> free phone conversations have become a legal requirement in many places.
>>> 
>>> I also listen to podcasts far more often than radio or music, especially on
>>> a long road trip (download an audio book or two) and Blue Tooth makes that
>>> so convenient.
>>> 
>>> The Continental / VDO radios have no swimming fish or little teeny tiny
>>> buttons and actually look like they belong; they DON'T blatantly look like
>>> aftermarket.  User controls are simple and easy to use while driving (knob
>>> for volume, push the knob for mute, hold down the knob to power down the
>>> radio; discrete programmable buttons for radio stations0.
>>> 
>>> The downside is they are made in China and the programming of the radio is
>>> rather 2nd rate, so the menu system is weird and the defaults for some
>>> things are irritating.
>>> 
>>> -
>>> Max
>>> Charleston SC
>>> 
>>> On Mon, May 21, 2018 at 10:13 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
 I’m a REAL big fan of keeping the radio original to the car.  How do I
 convince myself to get one of these?
 
 
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Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

And you are also usually a die hard original radio man, right?

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 22, 2018, at 8:11 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> What Max said. Personally, the aesthetics did it for me.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On May 22, 2018, at 7:52 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Kaleb,
>> 
>> The big draw for me is the Blue Tooth link between phone and radio.  Hands
>> free phone conversations have become a legal requirement in many places.
>> 
>> I also listen to podcasts far more often than radio or music, especially on
>> a long road trip (download an audio book or two) and Blue Tooth makes that
>> so convenient.
>> 
>> The Continental / VDO radios have no swimming fish or little teeny tiny
>> buttons and actually look like they belong; they DON'T blatantly look like
>> aftermarket.  User controls are simple and easy to use while driving (knob
>> for volume, push the knob for mute, hold down the knob to power down the
>> radio; discrete programmable buttons for radio stations0.
>> 
>> The downside is they are made in China and the programming of the radio is
>> rather 2nd rate, so the menu system is weird and the defaults for some
>> things are irritating.
>> 
>> -
>> Max
>> Charleston SC
>> 
>> On Mon, May 21, 2018 at 10:13 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> I’m a REAL big fan of keeping the radio original to the car.  How do I
>>> convince myself to get one of these?
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

[OK Don via Mercedes]

You don't - stay with the original radios. Get a Bluetooth speaker if you
want to listen to media from your phone. Don't answer the phone, even hands
free while you're driving. It's your lack of attention, not your hands that
cause accidents.

On Mon, May 21, 2018 at 9:13 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I’m a REAL big fan of keeping the radio original to the car.  How do I
> convince myself to get one of these?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 21, 2018, at 6:12 PM, Craig via Mercedes 
> wrote:
> >
> > On Mon, 21 May 2018 18:43:15 -0400 Michael Esh via Mercedes
> >  wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> What was the name of the company several of bought from that sells car
> >> radios with no frills?  With good/reasonable quality and pricing.
> >> Looking for something for my MGB.
> >
> > The manufacturer is Continental/VDO. The model numbers are shown on
> > page 4 of the attached PDF brochure.
> >
> >
> > Craig
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Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

What Max said. Personally, the aesthetics did it for me.

-D

> On May 22, 2018, at 7:52 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Kaleb,
> 
> The big draw for me is the Blue Tooth link between phone and radio.  Hands
> free phone conversations have become a legal requirement in many places.
> 
> I also listen to podcasts far more often than radio or music, especially on
> a long road trip (download an audio book or two) and Blue Tooth makes that
> so convenient.
> 
> The Continental / VDO radios have no swimming fish or little teeny tiny
> buttons and actually look like they belong; they DON'T blatantly look like
> aftermarket.  User controls are simple and easy to use while driving (knob
> for volume, push the knob for mute, hold down the knob to power down the
> radio; discrete programmable buttons for radio stations0.
> 
> The downside is they are made in China and the programming of the radio is
> rather 2nd rate, so the menu system is weird and the defaults for some
> things are irritating.
> 
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
> 
> On Mon, May 21, 2018 at 10:13 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> I’m a REAL big fan of keeping the radio original to the car.  How do I
>> convince myself to get one of these?
>> 
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Kaleb,

The big draw for me is the Blue Tooth link between phone and radio.  Hands
free phone conversations have become a legal requirement in many places.

I also listen to podcasts far more often than radio or music, especially on
a long road trip (download an audio book or two) and Blue Tooth makes that
so convenient.

The Continental / VDO radios have no swimming fish or little teeny tiny
buttons and actually look like they belong; they DON'T blatantly look like
aftermarket.  User controls are simple and easy to use while driving (knob
for volume, push the knob for mute, hold down the knob to power down the
radio; discrete programmable buttons for radio stations0.

The downside is they are made in China and the programming of the radio is
rather 2nd rate, so the menu system is weird and the defaults for some
things are irritating.

-
Max
Charleston SC

On Mon, May 21, 2018 at 10:13 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I’m a REAL big fan of keeping the radio original to the car.  How do I
> convince myself to get one of these?
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

[clay monroe via Mercedes]

I see a few of these at PnP.  Too high tech for me.

clay 

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> On May 21, 2018, at 7:08 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> For what it's worth, I've been getting excellent service from Dual mechless
> head units for years, now...
> 
> https://www.crutchfield.com/p_070XR4120/Dual-XR4120.html
> 
> 
> 
> On Mon, May 21, 2018 at 6:12 PM, Craig via Mercedes 
> wrote:
> 
>> On Mon, 21 May 2018 18:43:15 -0400 Michael Esh via Mercedes
>>  wrote:
>> 
>>> 
>>> What was the name of the company several of bought from that sells car
>>> radios with no frills?  With good/reasonable quality and pricing.
>>> Looking for something for my MGB.
>> 
>> The manufacturer is Continental/VDO. The model numbers are shown on
>> page 4 of the attached PDF brochure.
>> 
>> 
>> Craig
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Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

I’m a REAL big fan of keeping the radio original to the car.  How do I convince 
myself to get one of these?

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 21, 2018, at 6:12 PM, Craig via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> On Mon, 21 May 2018 18:43:15 -0400 Michael Esh via Mercedes
>  wrote:
> 
>> 
>> What was the name of the company several of bought from that sells car
>> radios with no frills?  With good/reasonable quality and pricing.
>> Looking for something for my MGB. 
> 
> The manufacturer is Continental/VDO. The model numbers are shown on
> page 4 of the attached PDF brochure.
> 
> 
> Craig
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Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

[M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes]

For what it's worth, I've been getting excellent service from Dual mechless
head units for years, now...

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_070XR4120/Dual-XR4120.html



On Mon, May 21, 2018 at 6:12 PM, Craig via Mercedes 
wrote:

> On Mon, 21 May 2018 18:43:15 -0400 Michael Esh via Mercedes
>  wrote:
>
> >
> > What was the name of the company several of bought from that sells car
> > radios with no frills?  With good/reasonable quality and pricing.
> > Looking for something for my MGB.
>
> The manufacturer is Continental/VDO. The model numbers are shown on
> page 4 of the attached PDF brochure.
>
>
> Craig
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Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

The first one I bought malfunctioned after six months, and the radio reception 
became very weak.  Second radio has lasted over a year now, no problems.  

The first should have been covered under warranty but the German online seller 
refused to honor the warranty.  I bought the second from a seller that would 
honor a warranty.
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Charleston SC
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'95 E300

On May 21, 2018 7:46:38 PM EDT, Mike Esh via Mercedes  
wrote:
>Thanks, Max.
>
>> On May 21, 2018, at 7:22 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes
> wrote:
>> 
>> Looks like price has gone up a bit, I think I got it for about $150.
>> 
>>
>https://www.egauges.com/TR7412UB-OR-USB-Bluetooth-12-Volt-Orange-LED-p/tr7412ub-or.htm
>> 
>> -- 
>> Max Dillon
>> Charleston SC
>> '87 300TD
>> '95 E300
>> 
>> On May 21, 2018 6:43:15 PM EDT, Michael Esh via Mercedes
> wrote:
>>> 
>>> What was the name of the company several of bought from that sells
>car
>>> radios with no frills?  With good/reasonable quality and pricing. 
>>> Looking for something for my MGB. 
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> Mike 
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

[Mike Esh via Mercedes]

Thanks, Max.

> On May 21, 2018, at 7:22 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Looks like price has gone up a bit, I think I got it for about $150.
> 
> https://www.egauges.com/TR7412UB-OR-USB-Bluetooth-12-Volt-Orange-LED-p/tr7412ub-or.htm
> 
> -- 
> Max Dillon
> Charleston SC
> '87 300TD
> '95 E300
> 
> On May 21, 2018 6:43:15 PM EDT, Michael Esh via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
>> 
>> What was the name of the company several of bought from that sells car
>> radios with no frills?  With good/reasonable quality and pricing. 
>> Looking for something for my MGB. 
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Mike 
>> 
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Looks like price has gone up a bit, I think I got it for about $150.

https://www.egauges.com/TR7412UB-OR-USB-Bluetooth-12-Volt-Orange-LED-p/tr7412ub-or.htm

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On May 21, 2018 6:43:15 PM EDT, Michael Esh via Mercedes 
 wrote:
>
>What was the name of the company several of bought from that sells car
>radios with no frills?  With good/reasonable quality and pricing. 
>Looking for something for my MGB. 
>
>Thanks,
>Mike 
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Mon, 21 May 2018 18:43:15 -0400 Michael Esh via Mercedes
 wrote:

> 
> What was the name of the company several of bought from that sells car
> radios with no frills?  With good/reasonable quality and pricing.
> Looking for something for my MGB. 

I sent an email to the list with the Continental radio brochure. It needs
to be approved before it will appear on the list.


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Dan and I have bought Continental radios.  Last I looked there were two sources 
with good prices, an EBay seller and an electronics shop in Michigan, I'll see 
if I can find a link.
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 wrote:
>
>What was the name of the company several of bought from that sells car
>radios with no frills?  With good/reasonable quality and pricing. 
>Looking for something for my MGB. 
>
>Thanks,
>Mike 
>
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[MBZ] No frills - car Radio Supplier

[Michael Esh via Mercedes]

What was the name of the company several of bought from that sells car radios 
with no frills?  With good/reasonable quality and pricing. 
Looking for something for my MGB. 

Thanks,
Mike 



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