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bobpo · 05-01-2011, 09:27 PM

I took a portable radio along for a drive today. As soon as I started the engine, the Static started. Is this for the lack of resistor type plugs?

Pete · 05-01-2011, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bobpo

I took a portable radio along for a drive today. As soon as I started the engine, the Static started. Is this for the lack of resistor type plugs?

Partially, but portables are made CHEAP and they have little or no shielding. It is not normally required for the use they see.
Getting ignition noise out of AM radios in mobile service is a real headache and can cost a lot if really persued to the ultimate.

Tom Wesenberg · 05-01-2011, 09:33 PM

It's the lack of carbon plug wires, which I would never use on an old car or motorcycle. The sound of the Model A is enough music for my ears.

Chris Haynes · 05-01-2011, 09:35 PM

Resistor plugs will have no effect on the static on your radio. It is caused by everything electrical in your car. The points make a spark. That causes static. The rotor and distributor cap make sparks. That also caused static. The brass strips going to the plugs cause static. The generator causes static. Time to give up on your portable radio.

fritznbud · 05-01-2011, 10:18 PM

I have Ted Weems and Gus Arnheim on cassette tape and play them from a $10 Dollar store player that runs on C batteries. Sounds just like a victrola

bobpo · 05-02-2011, 08:34 AM

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The Cassette Tape thing sounds like the way to go.

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05-01-2011, 09:27 PM	#1
bobpo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 556	Portable radio I took a portable radio along for a drive today. As soon as I started the engine, the Static started. Is this for the lack of resistor type plugs?

05-01-2011, 09:33 PM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Portable radio It's the lack of carbon plug wires, which I would never use on an old car or motorcycle. The sound of the Model A is enough music for my ears.

05-01-2011, 09:35 PM	#4
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 2,832	Re: Portable radio Resistor plugs will have no effect on the static on your radio. It is caused by everything electrical in your car. The points make a spark. That causes static. The rotor and distributor cap make sparks. That also caused static. The brass strips going to the plugs cause static. The generator causes static. Time to give up on your portable radio. __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?

05-01-2011, 10:18 PM	#5
fritznbud Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 188	Re: Portable radio I have Ted Weems and Gus Arnheim on cassette tape and play them from a $10 Dollar store player that runs on C batteries. Sounds just like a victrola

05-02-2011, 08:34 AM	#6
bobpo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 556	Re: Portable radio Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The Cassette Tape thing sounds like the way to go. THANK YA........................THANK YA VURY MUCH.....