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The new "Retrosound" digital radio fits great in the 49' 3600. The main problem is that the light for the readout works once in awhile. Somewhere in my memory I recall someone stating to remedy this incompatibility between old and new electronics is to
install a capacitor, or some figamajig. So, the radio operates good, except the light that illuminates the screen sometimes works... It has been off for weeks. I know the fix to this is out there is out there someplace. Thank you.

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So here it is nearly Dec. and I have found a lead on this issue. Apperrently 'old cars and trucks' electricall systems produce energy spikes. These can mess up new radios in old vehicles. I am thinking in terms of a surge, so a surge protector ought to be the clue to the figamagig I need to install. So now, whatever that is ... Meanwhile Retrosound says they can fix it.

If it works once in a while, it is not damaged, it is defective. All the old car radios had a filter of sorts on the input power to guard against spikes.

You would think manufacturers would include some sort of surge protector. I am getting a RA now.

I have had a great experience with the radio manufacturers. They replaced the radio I had and gave an upgraded one to me. What a great way to run a business.

That is good news and it is nice to see that they took care of you. .

meanwhile, I put a 10 amp fuse in and I grounded the alternator to the engine block.