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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Interior & Equipment => Topic started by: philo_beddoe on April 10, 2020, 12:55:41 pm
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Has anyone purchased this radio from the site store, I live in a rural area and can hardly get in my favorite stations. I have to place my iphone in the tiny cubby-hole on the dash and stream. I want to listen the old fashioned way! Anyway, let me know how it works for you.
http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=7&Product_Code=RTRUSA-Zuma&Category_Code=RADIO
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I have not purchased that specific model from here, but I am a very happy RetroSound owner for over four years now. The unit has held up very well in cold and rough North Idaho conditions. I really like the features and the durability and have no qualms about recommending it. I sincerely hope that nobody ever cuts an original dash again because I think this is a perfectly acceptable solution even for serious hi-fi folk.
The only area where I'm uncertain about them is with regard to reception. I've been messing around with various antenna's attempting to improve the situation in an attempt to match the AM/FM reception of a factory Delco that I have in my other rig. Using one of those powered FM antennas has finally matched the original Delco, but nothing seems to work as well for AM. I've tried both the existing windshield antenna as well as an aftermarket fender mount. AM isn't of prime importance to me, but I'm frustrated that I can't at least match the performance of late 70's GM radios. I do suspect the problem is more antenna related than head unit related, but I'm really just guessing.
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The difference between a analog and digital tuner is the issue.
Before they went out of style, digital FM Tuners really made leaps in performance, See Pioneer ARTS system.
Problem is, you cant fit the higher end electronics into a package that small, and the cost diff would be enormous.
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Yeah, strange, when i first bought the truck it had a junk but modern radio in it, and i could get most stations somewhat clear. Then i installed an original replacement Delco GM and now i struggle to get something in clear. However, when i go and visit my dad near the city, everything comes in crystal clear, even AM!