>
>
> Dick - since you ask, yes, we agree with your no-TV approach too.
> We have
> enuf hi-tech every day at work, at home ... when we're in our
> Airstream, we
> want to listen to the whispering pines and all other good things
> nature
> provides. Different approaches for different folks.
>
> QUESTION - where do you get vintage radio programs that can be
> downloaded to
> iPod? Can I legally download NPR programs? How do I do that? (I
> have a basic
> iPod still in its box). Which amplification system do you
> recommend? (are
> there 12 volt systems?)
>
> Thx
> Marg
Marg,
There might be vintage radio shows available on the itunes site, but
it will take some digging. I am not sure where to get NPr broadcasts.
I use an ipod in my Overlander for music. I have a car charger for
it, and plug it in every second night or so, to charge overnight.
You can either use a dock for the ipod with built in speakers, or on
of many computer speaker systems.
For my musical requirements, I found that a automotive power
amplifier and a Bose Acoustimass 3 set provided the best compromise
for big sound in small spaces.
My ipod also has a remote control. The ipod lives inside a cupboard
next to the amplifier, the remote works through the wooden enclosure
without a problem. This system works on 12V, therefore shore power is
not required to run it.
Sometimes we bring my laptop and also hook it up to the same
amplifier, to watch a DVD we bring along, or to keep grandkids
entertained at night just before bedtime.
Uwe Salwender
salwender@sbcglobal.net