I said I'd get back about connecting to the FM/MP3/BT unit using a cellphone (using the BT function on the phone). I've since figured out how to do that and I can tell you the podcast I chose came in very clear...although it still seems wonky to me to have your cellphone "broadcast" music and stuff to your radio. I'm not at all convinced it is a step forward in the game of life but I do understand some folks think it is special so I'm keeping an open mind.
And I also discovered Mouser has a digital bluetooth 50w amplifier with volume control knob. DC input voltage between 5 and 27v (higher input v = higher output power). At 12v input, it outputs 20w and will drive either 4 or 8 ohm speakers, the maker says. It is designed to be connected to things like Raspberry Pi, cellphones and other main-controllers with bluetooth. So this is an interesting option...for the non-amplified version, that is. About $14 without shipping cost.
The amplified version needs only to be connected to an antenna or fed MP3 files from a USB stick. I got a couple of oval speakers out (one a Jensen and the other a Pioneer (both very good quality) and even on the lowest volume setting you get plenty of sound.
More to follow...
~ Jon 1952 1/2 ton with 1959 235 | T5 with 3.07 rear end
