I added an aux input to a 1948 Ford radio made by Zenith. 8 tubes. Sounded great. Used it with my CD player back in the day. The AM radio itself, typical for Zenith, pulled in stations from all across the nation.
Nicely shared!! I conceived of this same idea but am glad someone did a bench test. My 1963 Imperial has the ole AM radio which I repaired but ...AM?? NOT!!! I perceive you are also a Ham> My call WV6PBJ. Thank you for taking time to share!!!
No RF working will be a shorted AF series germanium transistor there, from tin whiskers. You probably are getting a better frequency response out of the audio stage though than it ever had before, as the AM side would have been limited at the HF end and LF end anyway.
Aaron, If I send you a radio and the components, will you make a video showing us how to install the Aurora Design HD radio and Bluetooth modules in a vintage radio?
Hey, Sam! I sure appreciate the offer, but I've taken a break from making videos lately to focus on a big project my wife and I are working on together.
That was interesting... but well above my paygrade. I guarantee if I tried this myself there would be smoke. Fortunately, there are companies that sell radios already converted to modern standards or that will convert your radio to a fully modern HD/Bluetooth receiver.
Sure. Looking at my Amazon order history it looks like the Bluetooth receiver was an Mpow MBR1. Aside from that, I think I used a few resistors and a capacitor (values depending on the application I guess) along with some perfboard, a little wire, and a 1/8" stereo jack. I think everything but the Bluetooth receiver came out of my "junk box".
You are an awesome electronics specialist who isn't afraid to come up with cool custom solutions. Bravo sir!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
I added an aux input to a 1948 Ford radio made by Zenith. 8 tubes. Sounded great. Used it with my CD player back in the day. The AM radio itself, typical for Zenith, pulled in stations from all across the nation.
Awesome! Sounds like a great project 😀
This is like a college level course on adding Bluetooth to an old car radio!!!!!!!!!
Hahah, thank you 😉
Nicely shared!! I conceived of this same idea but am glad someone did a bench test. My 1963 Imperial has the ole AM radio which I repaired but ...AM?? NOT!!! I perceive you are also a Ham> My call WV6PBJ. Thank you for taking time to share!!!
Thanks for the kind words! 73 de KC8FQD
No RF working will be a shorted AF series germanium transistor there, from tin whiskers. You probably are getting a better frequency response out of the audio stage though than it ever had before, as the AM side would have been limited at the HF end and LF end anyway.
Can you add bluetooth to a more modern radio , whilst keeping the am/fm and 6 disc player intact, but us the aux button for bluetooth?
I imagine you could. Sounds like it would be a nice setup 😃
I wish i could do this 😐 to my 66 GMC Suburban Radio. Good work.
That was really interesting, I loved the approach! Good stuff, definitely learned something from this.
+kxx Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Nice to have you back on the air again here Aaron, good project and explanation. 73 - Dino KL0S
+Dino Papas Thanks, Dino! I've got a couple more videos in the pipeline that I hope to wrap up soon.
Aaron, If I send you a radio and the components, will you make a video showing us how to install the Aurora Design HD radio and Bluetooth modules in a vintage radio?
Hey, Sam! I sure appreciate the offer, but I've taken a break from making videos lately to focus on a big project my wife and I are working on together.
That was interesting... but well above my paygrade. I guarantee if I tried this myself there would be smoke. Fortunately, there are companies that sell radios already converted to modern standards or that will convert your radio to a fully modern HD/Bluetooth receiver.
Do you take in any outside work ?
Sometimes! You're welcome to drop me an email. My address is aparks (at) aftermath (dot) net.
Can you list the components you used for this build?
Sure. Looking at my Amazon order history it looks like the Bluetooth receiver was an Mpow MBR1. Aside from that, I think I used a few resistors and a capacitor (values depending on the application I guess) along with some perfboard, a little wire, and a 1/8" stereo jack. I think everything but the Bluetooth receiver came out of my "junk box".
Which BT module are you using? Thanks for the video.
+PelDaddy This one: www.amazon.com/dp/B00MJMV0GU/?tag=bosbe02-20 (affiliate link)
bro with that shirt and those toys.. i meant tools. I can tell your a fun time
😂 Thanks, I try...
NERDS!!!!!
Yep, the Internet is full of them.