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PostPosted:Sun Nov 25, 2012 3:59 pm 
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Big Block

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Car Details:1998 Z28 Green Convertible
Hi guys,

I am finally one of you now, I am the proud owner of Howie's Green Machine, convertible Z28.
I have a few questions and I am sure I will be on here a lot learning and asking lots of questions :)

I have one about the radio.
When I try to tune it to pick up specific stations it can only move in odd increments, as in it will move up like 99.3 - 99.5 - 99.7 - 99.9 etc but I can't figure out how to get it to go onto an even number like 96.6 or 100.0.

Is it possible and if so how?

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Z28 fm radio, even numbers? e.g. 96.6 or 100.0?

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PostPosted:Mon Nov 26, 2012 8:29 am 
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Car Details:'99 Z28 A4 Modified :D
Best ET: 12.0 @ 116 mph (0-60ft of 1.8 s)
Location:Leiden-Netherlands (car isnt though :( )
hey, congrats on the car. Is it auto or manual, cant remember what Howie had said...

Which radio do you have, is it the stock GM one. I'll have a mess with mine tonight and see if I can figure out whats up with yours

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'99 Z28 A4, 253 LS2 heads, 228R TSP cam, Patriol Dual Springs, Double roller timing chain, LS6 ported oil pump, OBX LTs, 3" True Duals, LS6 intake, 42lb/hr injectors, SLP lid + bellow, EFIlive COS 3 Speed Denisty Tune (self tuned), 3200 Circle D stall, CAI mod, KYB AGXs, Eibach Pro Front Springs, UMI panhard, LCA + Brackets, Strut Brace, Custom Subframe connectors, WS6 axle with 3.42s, 18" American Racing Rebels, US mirrors, 93 tail lights, 3.5 inch custom cowl hood. Mickey T's Street DRs on Vette-ZR1 wheels for the strip !
Best ET: 12.0 @ 116 mph (on a 0-60ft of 1.8 s)
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PostPosted:Tue Nov 27, 2012 12:20 am 
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Big Block

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Car Details:1998 Z28 Green Convertible
Hiya,

Thanks very much :) yes I am very proud of her

it's an Auto.

Regarding the radio, yes I believe it is 100% stock GM from the factory.
Any help/general thoughts you can give will be most appreciated.

Thank you


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PostPosted:Tue Nov 27, 2012 5:00 pm 
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I think this is related to where the radio is desiged to operate

In the US - all radio stations have odd numbered frequencies. So if the radio is designed to work there, just maybe that is the problem. (At least that is what I found out on the wonderweb).

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PostPosted:Tue Nov 27, 2012 11:22 pm 
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Big Block

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Car Details:1998 Z28 Green Convertible
Hiya,

That sounds logical (I have not checked as I thought I would ask here first)

Does anyone know for sure who listens to the radio in their Camaro?
Can anyone pick up an even fm number?

Thanks


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PostPosted:Wed Nov 28, 2012 9:09 am 
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Car Details:'99 Z28 A4 Modified :D
Best ET: 12.0 @ 116 mph (0-60ft of 1.8 s)
Location:Leiden-Netherlands (car isnt though :( )
I agree with arizona, I didnt think of this until last night.

I have Euro spe, so radio is fine, it picks up all stations with no problem (when I do listen to it)

I think if the radio is a US varient you wont get the even numbers and something not even all the frequencies

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'99 Z28 A4, 253 LS2 heads, 228R TSP cam, Patriol Dual Springs, Double roller timing chain, LS6 ported oil pump, OBX LTs, 3" True Duals, LS6 intake, 42lb/hr injectors, SLP lid + bellow, EFIlive COS 3 Speed Denisty Tune (self tuned), 3200 Circle D stall, CAI mod, KYB AGXs, Eibach Pro Front Springs, UMI panhard, LCA + Brackets, Strut Brace, Custom Subframe connectors, WS6 axle with 3.42s, 18" American Racing Rebels, US mirrors, 93 tail lights, 3.5 inch custom cowl hood. Mickey T's Street DRs on Vette-ZR1 wheels for the strip !
Best ET: 12.0 @ 116 mph (on a 0-60ft of 1.8 s)
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PostPosted:Wed Nov 28, 2012 10:22 am 
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Car Details:79' camaro road & track day toy. 383 stroker, 5 speed TKO trans, lots of suspension stuff, 13" Vette brakes, 18" wheels.
Location:Luton
My old 3rd gen radio only had the odd or even numbers, can't remember... I cured it by fitting a decent Kenwood head unit..
I thought they sorted this on the 4th gen.. unless it's just the Euro spec as you say..

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PostPosted:Wed Nov 28, 2012 12:03 pm 
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Car Details:1999 (Registered as New 2001) Black 3.8 V6 Targa Top
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Hi, The radio on my 4th gen gets all the frequencies with no problems but then it is a Euro spec.

The RPO code for the euro spec radio is UL2. I think the code for the US is UL1 but I´m not sure about that. Check your RPO codes and it will tell you.

HTH

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PostPosted:Wed Nov 28, 2012 8:10 pm 
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Car Details:1998 Z28 Green Convertible
Hi guys,

Yes mine is US spec so that makes sense.

Ok just wondered.

Thanks, look out for my other questions.


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