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for those who do not know there is/are modern radios available in 12vdc that appear to lOOk like our old truck radios but are modern in every way..
this is an FYI as I believe this has come up at some time but i just re-found it again,,,,

http://www.radiosforoldcars.com/xmradioF.htm

Specifications
Small size, BIG features!

Looks original but
offers today’s technology

3¼" case depth allows room
for electric wipers,
air conditioning

Fits your dash
without any modifications

4 × 45 watts RMS output
allows up to
180 watts of audio power

AM dial scale in foreground
looks original – FM dial scale
in background

Analog controls look and feel
like the original radio

All controls easily accessible. Volume, bass, treble, balance, fader and tuning from
original-looking controls

CD or XM (satellite) inputs included
LED dial lights will never need replacing

Digitally tuned AM/FM/Stereo front end provides stable, high quality reception

11.5 – 16.0 Volts DC Negative Ground Input only

Maximum power = 180 watts RMS (45 watts x 4 speakers 4 ohm, 14.4v, 1kHz)

Sensitivity (FM S/N 30dB) typ 5dBu, (AM S/N 20dB) typ 29 dBu

10 presets (5 AM, 5FM). Digitally tuned receiver with analog display

Dimensions: 9" W x 3.25" H x 4.6" D. Depth behind dash is 3.25" at shafts

Auxiliary inputs (RCA jacks). Standard (Motorola) antenna jack

½" D shafts on controls for mounting (same size and thread as original shafts)

Memory retention (presets and other user settings) more than 40 years
with power disconnected

Yes, but does it make enough heat to defrost the windshield?
They do look neat. Sure are smaller than the tube radios.
I think Jim Caters sells these as well.
I'll bet they use less power.
Too bad they don't make 'em six volt.

They also sell 6v to 12v inverters for positive or negative ground 6v systems.