Will a Europe-spec radio work in North America?

[Jay 535i]

Well, will it?

I'm talking specifically about the OE "Reverse RDS" unit, made by Blaupunkt.

[dacoyote]

Well, will it?

I would sure think it would....

[Jay 535i]

I would sure think it would....

I would think so too, unless there's something different about European radio frequencies. That's why I'm askin'. :)

[iainand]

as far as i am aware here in UK frequencies run from 87 to 108 on FM band, is that the same for the states??

think that would be only difference if any

[Jay 535i]

as far as i am aware here in UK frequencies run from 87 to 108 on FM band, is that the same for the states??

think that would be only difference if any

Yup, that's the same as here. Our frequencies all go to one decimal place, and the last digit is always odd. Examples:

107.1
or
99.9

Never:

107.2
or
100

AM always has no decimal places, and is in multiples of ten, like:

640
or
780

Same for you?

It was, perhaps, a stupid question. I know you can travel with an FM radio and get stuff all over the world. But with the electronic tuning and other goodies in a car radio I wanted to be sure it would be alright.

[dacoyote]

I would think so too, unless there's something different about European radio frequencies. That's why I'm askin'. :)

nope....

same thing... (thats coming from a HAM)

my concern would be more hooking it into the car then anything else

[iainand]

i think all connections will be the same

[Jay 535i]

Connections might be a pain, but I expected that. As long as it will work...

Thanks guys.

[iainand]

i think so long as the blaupunkt stereo comes with its own loom, you should be able to plug it into the BMW loom in the car.

i had to use an ISO adapter to connect the BMW loom to the loom on my aftermarket Alpine head unit, easy job and only a few GB££