Pit radio advice

Randall Klein · 08-03-2017, 04:03 PM

After 25 years of asking neighbor what did they say? I am looking for a good portable radio to listen to tower and announcing
I've gone thru about 4, one had an antenna, and if not position just so, no hear

Besides in trailor, I'd like to take on golf cart
Antenna?

Thanks in advance

GallopinGhost · 08-03-2017, 09:16 PM

Something like this might work. I've been needing one too. Obviously needs to be LOUD

https://www.amazon.com/Sangean-LB-10...2%3A1248879011

Ed Wright · 08-03-2017, 09:43 PM

Other than early 1990s GM pickup factory radios for 12 volts (can be installed in an enclosed trailer with good speakers) & there are yellow plastic portable radios used at job sites, for 110 volts. You can buy them at places like Home Depot. Mine picks up good old Unk's golden voice loud & clear when nothing else will. Inside or outside my trailer. Has a compartment for batteries, I have never run mine off batteries.

FireSale · 08-04-2017, 01:42 AM

I have this little guy and it's amazing. Loud and clear with good channel locking. At the track you need a radio that will filter out static and interference so do yourself a favor and don't go cheap.

https://www.amazon.com/Skywave-Short...aft+band+radio

MrWendy'sJr · 08-04-2017, 09:04 AM

3M Tekk hearing protection with built in AM/FM Radio. Can pick them up at most box stores for around $40. Has a digital tuner and the ear muffs style hearing protection works great.

Randall Klein · 08-04-2017, 09:46 AM

It's over
I ordered Dale's recommendation, mainly because he has one, and no Jeremy, I'm not wearing ear muffs, regardless of price and quality....I look like a goof enough w/o any head accessories

Thanks all

FireSale · 08-05-2017, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randall Klein

It's over
I ordered Dale's recommendation, mainly because he has one, and no Jeremy, I'm not wearing ear muffs, regardless of price and quality....I look like a goof enough w/o any head accessories

Thanks all

Let me know how it works out for you. I did a bunch of looking before ordering mine.

Darrel Goheen · 08-08-2017, 12:50 AM

The most aggravating thing at a race. Trying to get good reception on the radio broadcast!

Ed Wright · 08-08-2017, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darrel Goheen

The most aggravating thing at a race. Trying to get good reception on the radio broadcast!

I'll have mine on at Ennis.

Rusty Davenport · 08-29-2017, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FireSale

Let me know how it works out for you. I did a bunch of looking before ordering mine.

Anybody have any pit radio test results or factual recommendations ??????????

08-03-2017, 04:03 PM	#1
Randall Klein Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 784 Likes: 45 Liked 317 Times in 66 Posts	Pit radio advice After 25 years of asking neighbor what did they say? I am looking for a good portable radio to listen to tower and announcing I've gone thru about 4, one had an antenna, and if not position just so, no hear Besides in trailor, I'd like to take on golf cart Antenna? Thanks in advance

08-03-2017, 09:16 PM	#2
GallopinGhost Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: VA Posts: 228 Likes: 23 Liked 21 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Pit radio advice Something like this might work. I've been needing one too. Obviously needs to be LOUD https://www.amazon.com/Sangean-LB-10...2%3A1248879011 __________________ Brian Carpenter Stock 1358 Last edited by GallopinGhost; 08-03-2017 at 09:22 PM.

08-03-2017, 09:43 PM	#3
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 389 Times in 168 Posts	Re: Pit radio advice Other than early 1990s GM pickup factory radios for 12 volts (can be installed in an enclosed trailer with good speakers) & there are yellow plastic portable radios used at job sites, for 110 volts. You can buy them at places like Home Depot. Mine picks up good old Unk's golden voice loud & clear when nothing else will. Inside or outside my trailer. Has a compartment for batteries, I have never run mine off batteries. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

08-04-2017, 01:42 AM	#4
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 236 Times in 127 Posts	Re: Pit radio advice I have this little guy and it's amazing. Loud and clear with good channel locking. At the track you need a radio that will filter out static and interference so do yourself a favor and don't go cheap. https://www.amazon.com/Skywave-Short...aft+band+radio __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

08-04-2017, 09:04 AM	#5
MrWendy'sJr Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sandusky, OH Posts: 58 Likes: 2 Liked 25 Times in 1 Post	Re: Pit radio advice 3M Tekk hearing protection with built in AM/FM Radio. Can pick them up at most box stores for around $40. Has a digital tuner and the ear muffs style hearing protection works great. __________________ Jeremy Stock SS/KA 3574

08-04-2017, 09:46 AM	#6
Randall Klein Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 784 Likes: 45 Liked 317 Times in 66 Posts	Re: Pit radio advice It's over I ordered Dale's recommendation, mainly because he has one, and no Jeremy, I'm not wearing ear muffs, regardless of price and quality....I look like a goof enough w/o any head accessories Thanks all

08-08-2017, 12:50 AM	#8
Darrel Goheen Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 379 Likes: 226 Liked 70 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Pit radio advice The most aggravating thing at a race. Trying to get good reception on the radio broadcast! __________________ Darrel Goheen 785-623-7021 Stock Eliminator 585 94 Camaro Z/28 LT1/ET 585 67 Chevelle 427 Tehnician for JustAnswer.com