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Which RediRad™ is right for my collector car? What portable music players can I use with the RediRad™? Will a RediRad™ work with a 6-volt electrical system? How does the RediRad™ connect to the existing radio? My car is in storage until spring. When does my 60-day evaluation period start? Why does the RediRad™ use the AM band? Will my AM/FM radio work with the RediRad™? Is RediRad™ compatible with digital (quartz) tuners? AM1000 is a local broadcast station. Will I get broadcast interference from it? Will the RediRad™ work with my original vacuum-tube radio? Does the RediRad™ add FM to my AM radio? Can I tune in broadcast radio with the RediRad™ plugged into my portable player? Will the RediRad™ degrade regular, over-the-air broadcast signal reception? What are the electrical requirements to use the RediRad™? Does my car need an antenna to use a RediRad™?
What is a RediRad™? The RediRad™ is an exciting new product that allows you to enjoy the music from your favorite portable music electronics (such as a jogger’s FM radio, MP-3, CD or a cassette player, or even satellite radio) through the original, unmodified radio in your collector car or truck. Please click here for a video demonstration of the RediRad. Which RediRad™ is right for my collector car? First, determine whether your car has a 6 volt or a 12 volt battery. Second, determine whether the electrical system ground (or ‘earth’) is connected to the positive or negative side of the battery. Use that information to find the model number you need from the following list:
Click any of the above to download a specification sheet
How do I order a RediRad™?
Be sure to specify the appropriate model RediRad™ - Refer to the preceding question.
What portable music players can I use with the RediRad™? The RediRad™ will work seamlessly with any portable music player that has either a headphone or a ‘line-out’ socket. We recommend that you use the headphone socket if your player has both output types.
Will a RediRad™ work with a 6-volt electrical system? YES! We are pleased to announce the RediRad™ for you folks with 6V electrical systems and with either positive or negative ground.
How does the RediRad™ connect to the existing radio? The RediRad™ installs easily with only four simple steps:
For installation details on positive-ground electrical systems, please click here. (Stil updating) For installation details on negative-ground electrical systems, please click here. (Still updating)
How does the RediRad™ work? The RediRad™ operates like an A/B switch: In default mode, the radio receives over-the-air signals that pass straight through the RediRad™. In RediRad™ mode, music signals (from your portable music player) enter the RediRad™ via the audio cable (that is plugged into the headphone jack) and are converted into an AM signal that the radio treats like broadcast. Turn on the radio, tune it to 10 on the AM dial (technically speaking, this is 1000 kHz) and ENJOY! The RediRad™ returns to normal broadcast-receive mode within one minute of turning off the portable music player.
My car is in storage until spring. When does my 60-day evaluation period start? If you order a RediRad™ now but don’t have access to your car for a while (because it is in storage, getting serviced, repainted, etc.), simply let us know when you place your order and we will postpone the start of your 60-day evaluation period.
Why does the RediRad™ use the AM band? Most pre-1970 cars were factory-equipped with only an AM radio.
Will my AM/FM radio work with the RediRad™? The RediRad™ will work on any AM or AM/FM radio with the analog "slide-rule" tuner face
Is RediRad™ compatible with digital (quartz) tuners? It is compatible but there may be background noise. We are developing a version of the RediRad™ specifically for digital tuners.
AM1000 is a local broadcast station. Will I get broadcast interference from it? No. The RediRad™ electronically “disconnects” the antenna when you want listen with your portable player and automatically reconnects it when you’re done.
Will the RediRad™ work with my original vacuum-tube radio? Yes indeed!
Does the RediRad™ add FM to my AM radio? No. Think of the RediRad™ as a “gateway” between your AM radio and other portable music players. You will need a portable FM radio and a RediRad™ to receive FM broadcast. We stock an easy-to-use pocket FM radio if you need one.
Can I tune in broadcast radio with the RediRad™ plugged into my portable player? Yes, with your satellite radio unit / portable player switched OFF.
Will the RediRad™ degrade regular, over-the-air broadcast signal reception? Not at all. Regular broadcast signals pass straight through when there’s no portable-player audio entering the RediRad™.
What are the electrical requirements to use the RediRad™? Besides a portable music player, working radio and a speaker (or speakers), the RediRad™ is available for both 6V and 12V versions and for either positive or negative ground electrical systems.
Does my car need an antenna to use a RediRad™? Nope. If you have a rod or kustom without an antenna but a period correct radio, for the first time you can have the look you want and enjoy your tunes through it. Ask Your Questions Here!Or check out our Customer Service page for more help. |
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