I have a 1998 peterbilt and it came with a panosonic am/fm radio. The radio still works fine but I have a sirius/xm radio and am trying to use the fm transmittor to play it from my panosonic and it just doesnt work while traveling. I constantly have to seach for a station that it will work on. I would like to replace the panosonic with a radio that has an aux port then I can hook the xm directly to the fm ( xm has an aux port ) and it should eliminate my problem. What radio can i get that will plug into my wiring harness without having to splice wires? Will a newer panosonic work?
Thanks
Am/Fm Radio ?
Discussion in 'Trucking Electronics, Gadgets and Software Forum' started by drewfarmsllc, Apr 7, 2016.
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Does the AM/FM Radio have a cassette player?
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No. It has a cd player but no cassette
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if it has an aux switch go ahead and get a decent antenna, you will be forever finding a new fm station unless you are just sitting still and that is tough also.
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CD Player but no Aux In??? Strange. -
You can buy the kit at any f/liner dealer to install a newer radio without having to cut any wires, or unplug ant. and put xm ant. wire near back of radio?
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You still using the AM/FM part?
If not just unplug the Antenna from the back of the Radio.
Or get a New Radio with Aux Input..really your best bet for Quality.
Guess a little more $ than other options.
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Most decent radios have Aux ports now. -
I've never had a problem using the fm receiver. Other then some local over riding for a few miles.
I used the satellite radio itself to broadcast to the in dash radio though. And not the fm transmitter plug. Never had one of them transmitter plugs. -
Only time I had a problem was LA area.
I remember one time I just gave up.
Another thing is the FCC stepped in, like in 06 or 07 made pretty tough new rules and transmitters are weaker on newer models after that. -
iSimple IS32 TranzIt USB Universal Car FM Radio Integration for MP3 Players, Smartphones, and Tablets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004613FCE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_fWzcxbEEG2GSH
Something like this will hook into the antenna connection on the back of any radio and will be picked up on a set freq and will not have interference from radio stations. I used one in and older truck before that didn't have an aux port.
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