Radio idea with bluetooth, FM, and knobs

[knob]

The classic car radio kits seem to offer what I'd like to see in a slate. Knobs, handsfree calling, bluetooth music, and FM radio.

If I can drive and listen handsfree, eyes off the dash, then I think I'm happy.

Something like this, or a single-din version would work. Wire it to some door (or dash) speakers, microphone, antenna.

 

[AZFox]

$428 seems a little steep for that.

"Exclusive RetroSound Radio App support" is the kind of thing I'd avoid, regardless of price.

 

[bloo]

Retrosound is made-in-China-expensive-for-what-you-get.

 

[TexasSlate]

Or just pull an old radio out of a junkyard classic. Speakers, too, while you are at it.

 

[clofan]

I like the form factor and styling. It should be closer to $40 than $400, though.

 

[cadblu]

I like the form factor and styling. It should be closer to $40 than $400, though.

Hmm. Only 25 watts RMS per channel at this price? Not what I was expecting. And how about including a retro CD player that us older folks could resurrect our old compact disc collection?

 

[null98115]

I've had a RetroSound in my 1974 VW Karmann Ghia since 2011 and it has always worked flawlessly. Paid $230 for a basic radio back then, so this price doesn't shock me at all.

 

[ScooterAsheville]

Shouldn't the Slate have one of these? I mean, simple and all that?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_radio

 

[Tom Sawyer]

Shouldn't the Slate have one of these? I mean, simple and all that?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_radio

Gotta have a ground plane though for those cat's whiskers to work!

 

[bartflossom]

Shouldn't the Slate have one of these? I mean, simple and all that?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_radio

Oh the joys of my Radio Shack Electronic Project Kit.

 

[IanNubbit]

I think a universal single din mount, bolted to the bottom/under the HVAC controls, and a $40 head unit will be wildly popular, especially once a single and double din mount are made to bolt in from someone. Add in some speaker pods or even if theres a way to use the OEM speaker pods it is realistically very easy, digital antenna stuck the the windshield, just needs a power wire and your done

 

[bartflossom]

I think a universal single din mount, bolted to the bottom/under the HVAC controls, and a $40 head unit will be wildly popular, especially once a single and double din mount are made to bolt in from someone. Add in some speaker pods or even if theres a way to use the OEM speaker pods it is realistically very easy, digital antenna stuck the the windshield, just needs a power wire and your done

You've reminded me of all the 8-track players I used to mount under the dash in my early cars. That would be a fun add.

 

[IanNubbit]

You've reminded me of all the 8-track players I used to mount under the dash in my early cars. That would be a fun add.

This truck and physical media definitely go hand in hand. Too bad 8-track is “dead”, no one manufactures new cases as far as I know. Only recycled and new old stock

 

[RetiredOnPaper]

Or just pull an old radio out of a junkyard classic. Speakers, too, while you are at it.

Found the old AM push button radio from my '69 AMC Rebel (don't judge) I may 3D print a new faceplate with the Slate brand on it.)

 

[KevinRS]

I think a universal single din mount, bolted to the bottom/under the HVAC controls, and a $40 head unit will be wildly popular, especially once a single and double din mount are made to bolt in from someone. Add in some speaker pods or even if theres a way to use the OEM speaker pods it is realistically very easy, digital antenna stuck the the windshield, just needs a power wire and your done

It should be even simpler to put a din mount in the dash. Those covers are removable, and I'm sure there will be multiple options in both single and double din mounts to go there at or soon after launch.