Best radio for tractor

[7740 man]

Sorry if it’s done before, looking for a new decent radio for tractor, cd, Bluetooth connectivity etc. Can you have DAB as well as the standard bands FM/AM etc? Do a lot of hours so looking for something good. Thanks

 

[deleted user 837354]

Forget CD player, just get a decent DAB radio with bluetooth and USB connectivity. A posher one might have a remote control as well.

Decent speakers also help. Download music to your phone, connect via bluetooth and you can listen to play lists for days.

 

[markpentre]

Does the standard Ariel work on a Dab radio?

 

[Boysground]

No you need a special one, either sticks on a window or a magnet on the roof. Not expensive

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[vantage]

Just got this, going in the Weidemann to replace a woeful JVC. Not the cheapest but pretty resilient and big buttons.

 

[Gwj]

JVC KD-X451DBT Digital Media Receiver with Bluetooth, DAB+, USB and Aux ,black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B079TC9VTN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_w-X-FbKMRM9ZR?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Just fitted one of these. Works well and a decent DAB reception with a windscreen aerial (link below)

DriveSmart DAB Car Aerial DAB+... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07HQSFV6S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[7740 man]

JVC KD-X451DBT Digital Media Receiver with Bluetooth, DAB+, USB and Aux ,black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B079TC9VTN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_w-X-FbKMRM9ZR?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Just fitted one of these. Works well and a decent DAB reception with a windscreen aerial (link below)

DriveSmart DAB Car Aerial DAB+... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07HQSFV6S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Excuse my ignorance but does it still have the conventional fm/am as well as dab?

 

[Gwj]

Yep, FM/AM and DAB. I was a bit sceptical of DAB but it seems to work. The aerial was a doddle to fit on a 6830 Deere

 

[kill]

Yep, FM/AM and DAB. I was a bit sceptical of DAB but it seems to work. The aerial was a doddle to fit on a 6830 Deere

In the roof or stuck to the glass some where?

 

[Gwj]

Stuck to the glass, with an earth to the left hand a pillar of the cab. I’ll take a picture tomorrow

 

[Boysground]

Have a number of dab radios. My tractor has a pure highway which must be the best part of 10 years old, 3rd tractor it’s been in. Starting to show its age now and dose loose reception. Have a pioneer in a manitou and they always seem to have good reception

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[Stuart J]

Bought a cheap chinese one for the sprayer I'm away to fit. £23.

I haven't high hopes for it, but will see how it does out of interest!

 

[Digester Man]

Make sure it has Bluetooth audio streaming and you will never be beat for what to listen to..

 

[Boysground]

Make sure it has Bluetooth audio streaming and you will never be beat for what to listen to..

And put the bbc sounds app on your phone. Can replay loads of bbc radio you like at any time

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[Tom7020]

You can consider Avantree Portable FM Radio, this is not just a radio but also a Bluetooth speaker. It can also play MP3 files through an SD card reader. This makes it great because you have multiple choices on your music sources. If your radio can’t provide clear reception then you can just link your phone and listen to your saved MP3s.

 

[cosmiccrofter]

Joined today, and two adverts posted

 

[clbarclay]

Just got this, going in the Weidemann to replace a woeful JVC. Not the cheapest but pretty resilient and big buttons.

I'll be interested to see how you get on with that. The Blaupunkts here have generally been good, but like nearly all modern head units, the designers seem way to interested in style, tons of functions and tiny buttons. The worst thing about a JVC I once had was its display had ADHD and there was no way to stop it doing a crude light show every 30 seconds.

 

[vantage]

I'll be interested to see how you get on with that. The Blaupunkts here have generally been good, but like nearly all modern head units, the designers seem way to interested in style, tons of functions and tiny buttons. The worst thing about a JVC I once had was its display had ADHD and there was no way to stop it doing a crude light show every 30 seconds.

It’s been designed for use in machines, big buttons, dust and splash proof. Will try to remember to report back when it’s fitted.