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05-17-2010, 10:33 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
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RADIO or CD - Alarm clock
Now I'm totally ignorant about sound systems, etc. However in my Lexus the radio actually had an "Alarm Clock" feature. Odd in a car, but now much missed in my 2006 Safari 25 FB SE. Using a regular clock radio inside is problematic because of poor reception, plus power outages.
I'd very much like to add a timer or something to my radio or my CD player so that I can get a pleasant but loud wake-up.
Drawings or pictures would be appreciated... remember it's idiot level!
Would I be better off just paying someone to do it for me?
Paula
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05-17-2010, 11:02 AM
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Rivet Master
2011 34' Classic
Westchester Cty.NY
, / Miami FL
Join Date: Jul 2007
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have you tried using your alarm feature in you cell phone?
i leave mine in an open drawer and it's pretty loud.
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2012 F150 Super Crew 5-1/2' bed Ecoboost 4x4 3.73 elec. lock diff. Propride hitch
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05-17-2010, 11:31 AM
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Rivet Master
1973 27' Overlander
Currently Looking...
Jupiter
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Join Date: Apr 2006
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Neat question - I'm interested too, my cell phone is the only alarm usually available and I can sleep through it no problem!
Looks like a 12V dedicated programmable digital timer runs $75 on eBay or other store, would have to break the hot wire to the radio and have it come back on at the preset time - maybe loose station memory or CD play command from power loss...
Also founf a neat add-on circuit board that with a little wizardry one could make a $20 one-touch 60 minute 'sleep' timer button with this...
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05-17-2010, 11:58 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' International CCD
Lapeer
, Michigan
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 7,080
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Why don't you get a clock radio that plays disks or Ipod and radio? Wouldn't that be cheaper and easier?
Hey Paula why not have someone from your service phone you?
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05-17-2010, 01:23 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1971 27' Overlander
Antlers
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 426
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IPod Touch would be the way to go - very loud (multi alarm setting with snooze feature) or you could also set it on a IPod speaker stand.
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2006 GMC 1500 SLE Crew Cab
5.3L V8 Towing Package
Equal-i-zer E2
AIR # 40365
TAC # OK-3
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05-17-2010, 07:53 PM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Foiled Again
However in my Lexus the radio actually had an "Alarm Clock" feature. Odd in a car,
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Well,I think it's a great idea; that way you won't miss that important exit!
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05-17-2010, 08:58 PM
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Retired.
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I just use this, both at home and in the Airstream:
Amazon.com: Equity SkyScan Atomic Bedside Clock (31981): Electronics
Time, temperature, day and date, and a satellite-synched time of day. Runs on a couple of AAA batteries that last about a year and a half. It's about the size of the palm of my hand.
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05-17-2010, 09:39 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,369
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Hi, back in the days when I had to work, I used [still have] a clock radio / CD player. I set it up to wake me up with the music of my choice. It actually would let me pick the track on the CD for my wake up call. Much nicer to wake up to nice music instead of some stupid noise maker. [my opinion]
SONY Model # ICF-CD820 Manufactured June 1999
This unit still works, but I don't.
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"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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05-18-2010, 07:48 AM
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Rivet Master
Port Orchard
, Washington
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 4,463
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What's an alarm clock, and what do you use it for?
Ken
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