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Originally Posted by Kahuna
Kinda off topic a bit, but maybe some of you radio guys know:
The AM radio works ok, but can a smart tech type guy add a "port"
so I can just plug in an Ipod to play my music?
Seems like it wouldn't be that hard, but I don't know much of Radios
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I did it. I have an iPod/Phone line feeding my 6V Motorola. There was a website that gave me the instructions, but I can't find the website anymore.
Even without the website it's actually pretty simple. The volume control potentiometer has three terminals and it basically controls the throughput of the tuner to the amp. You want to disconnect the tuner and connect your iPod connection to the amp. You can figure out which two (of the three) wires you want by desoldering all three and experimenting, or by tracing the path of the wires to the tuner and the amp respectively.
Your radio is mono and your modern input is stereo, so you have to connect the left and right channels together. You need to put resistance inline between the L&R so they don't short out. I think a 1K ohm on each before they join is the way to go.