New Becker Radios???

TheBen · 09-24-2009, 11:49 PM

does anybody know if you can buy the latest range of Becker radios in the USA? I'm searching for a new headunit and this would be a great way of keeping the "factory" look.

Are radios sourced from the UK compatible?

Smiles · 09-25-2009, 12:11 AM

The official Becker importer seems to only carry the new Sat Nav systems.

I got an older Becker Mexcio for a 1960s car from www.beckerautosound.com. They will equip an old radio with an iPod adapter, so it looks classic but works like today.

I'd like to hear about UK sourced radios. I believe British FM band II uses the exact same frequencies as the US FM range.

TargaMatt · 09-25-2009, 12:22 AM

I would love to know the answer to this question!! I want to keep the Becker look, and was interested in the Grand Prix 7990
http://www.mybecker.com/enUK/CAR+NAV...Prix+7990.html

I wrote an ebay reseller in germany, but no one seems to know whether the radio will work. For what this would cost to bring from Europe, I want to be really sure before ordering anything!!

TheBen · 09-25-2009, 02:11 AM

I read somewhere that Becker radios can be set to USA standard frequencies. At least some of them can. Anybody can confirm this for the newest ones available?

jaholmes · 09-25-2009, 09:28 AM

One option may be to get a CDR220 from a boxster. It looks like these can be upgraded and look close to the CDR210.

TheBen · 09-25-2009, 03:45 PM

I want to get a radio from the latest range of Becker radios. The new ones have ipod and bluetooth.

2Many Cars · 09-25-2009, 04:33 PM

I believe in Europe most radio (at least FM) stations end in an even number like 100.2, 106.8. etc. In the US they end in odd numbers so if the digital tuner only sets for even numbers you'll have a problem using them here. I've seen some radios that tune to each 0.1 so they would presumably work both places. The Becker people can probably tell you more.

993BillW · 09-25-2009, 04:48 PM

Some radios can be set for either US or Euro freq. range. Don't remember if the CDR-220 can be set either way. I seem to remember it can but I'm not sure. I'll see if I can find my install manual to check. It may have been my BMW radio upgrade that had that feature.

Update: Just checked the owners manual of my CDR 220 and you can change countrys but it's only between USA, Asia, Australia or So. America.
No mention of Europe.

TheBen · 09-25-2009, 08:24 PM

I'd like one of the new Beckers. Can the same thing/procedure be done with those?

boulderbobo · 09-25-2009, 11:30 PM

I found this thread in the 993 turbo forum on the Becker Grand Prix unit.

I like the looks and functions. I thought I read that the am radio band does not work in the US.

Can anyone confirm this?

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...o-upgrade.html

Bob-

boulderbobo · 09-26-2009, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boulderbobo

I found this thread in the 993 turbo forum on the Becker Grand Prix unit.

I like the looks and functions. I thought I read that the am radio band does not work in the US.

Can anyone confirm this?

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...o-upgrade.html

Bob-

Confirmed. The am radio band does not work in the US.

Bummer

Bob-

09-24-2009, 11:49 PM	#1
TheBen Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Venice Beach Posts: 88	New Becker Radios??? does anybody know if you can buy the latest range of Becker radios in the USA? I'm searching for a new headunit and this would be a great way of keeping the "factory" look. Are radios sourced from the UK compatible?

09-25-2009, 09:28 AM	#5
jaholmes Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,928	One option may be to get a CDR220 from a boxster. It looks like these can be upgraded and look close to the CDR210. __________________ Jim _____________________ 1997 C4S Metalic Black 2005 Cayenne S Titanium Metalic - on it's 2nd engine... 1998 Toyota Tacoma 4WD - 2x4, dog and mulch hauler

09-25-2009, 04:48 PM	#8
993BillW Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Near Nashville Posts: 3,258	Some radios can be set for either US or Euro freq. range. Don't remember if the CDR-220 can be set either way. I seem to remember it can but I'm not sure. I'll see if I can find my install manual to check. It may have been my BMW radio upgrade that had that feature. Update: Just checked the owners manual of my CDR 220 and you can change countrys but it's only between USA, Asia, Australia or So. America. No mention of Europe. __________________ Bill '97 993 C2 Coupe, Arena Red/Black '06 Carmon Red Pepper "S" '97 BMW M3/4/5 '97 Arena Red/Gray 993 Cab (sold) '93 968 Coupe (sold)

09-25-2009, 11:30 PM	#10
boulderbobo Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 1,003	I found this thread in the 993 turbo forum on the Becker Grand Prix unit. I like the looks and functions. I thought I read that the am radio band does not work in the US. Can anyone confirm this? http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...o-upgrade.html Bob- __________________ 081107-96021996 = Ultra TOP SECRET NUMBER for IB eyes only. GR C2/Black 2001 Audi S4 - Highly modded 175 k miles 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser - aka "the bus" 2005 BMW R1200GS - Big Red

09-25-2009, 12:11 AM	#2
Smiles User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 504	The official Becker importer seems to only carry the new Sat Nav systems. I got an older Becker Mexcio for a 1960s car from www.beckerautosound.com. They will equip an old radio with an iPod adapter, so it looks classic but works like today. I'd like to hear about UK sourced radios. I believe British FM band II uses the exact same frequencies as the US FM range.

09-25-2009, 12:22 AM	#3
TargaMatt Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 58	I would love to know the answer to this question!! I want to keep the Becker look, and was interested in the Grand Prix 7990 http://www.mybecker.com/enUK/CAR+NAV...Prix+7990.html I wrote an ebay reseller in germany, but no one seems to know whether the radio will work. For what this would cost to bring from Europe, I want to be really sure before ordering anything!!

09-25-2009, 02:11 AM	#4
TheBen Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Venice Beach Posts: 88	I read somewhere that Becker radios can be set to USA standard frequencies. At least some of them can. Anybody can confirm this for the newest ones available?

09-25-2009, 03:45 PM	#6
TheBen Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Venice Beach Posts: 88	I want to get a radio from the latest range of Becker radios. The new ones have ipod and bluetooth.

09-25-2009, 04:33 PM	#7
2Many Cars User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S.F. Posts: 817	I believe in Europe most radio (at least FM) stations end in an even number like 100.2, 106.8. etc. In the US they end in odd numbers so if the digital tuner only sets for even numbers you'll have a problem using them here. I've seen some radios that tune to each 0.1 so they would presumably work both places. The Becker people can probably tell you more.

09-25-2009, 08:24 PM	#9
TheBen Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Venice Beach Posts: 88	I'd like one of the new Beckers. Can the same thing/procedure be done with those?