1979 J54 Jeep audio Upgrade

by Member #635255

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This jeep originally came with an AM only radio and a Mono speaker. 36 years later it needs a major overhall! this is my first big project, so I will be slow at getting it done but that's half the fun. This project will consists of a new radio and an amplifier. The radio will connect to two car speakers and function as an AM/FM radio, provide a Bluetooth connection for phones, and an Aux input for Ipods. This will be done in multiple steps starting with the construction of a basic AM/FM radio that fits into the exisiting housing. The incorporation of the Bluetooth unit, and finally the Aux. I don't know yet when I'll need to build the amplifier, but that will happen probably after I get the AM/FM radio working with small speakers and want to make sure it works with the car speakers.

I would love suggestions/thoughts/advice/websites with information/etc.

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Product Subtotal Qty
Rotary Encoder - Illuminated (RGB, right-angle)
Retired COM-10984
3.95 1   
Cannot be ordered at this time.
SI4735-D60-GU AM/FM Radio IC
Retired COM-11737
9.95 1   
Cannot be ordered at this time.
SparkFun FM Tuner Basic Breakout - Si4703
In stock BOB-11083
12.5 1   
SparkFun Audio Amplifier Kit - STA540
Out of stock KIT-09612
42.95 1   
Cannot be ordered at this time.
SparkFun Analog/Digital MUX Breakout - CD74HC4067
In stock BOB-09056
5.95 1   
MP3 Codec - VS1063
25 available COM-11025
10.95 1   
Dual/Quad Power Amplifier - STA540
24 available COM-09557
5.5 1   
Total: 91.75