hi starke and other sages- interesting dilemma with these original radios. been using am fm cassette radios for oover 30 years in my vehicles. i think it is no longer possible to acquire a new model. have many cassettes and not interested in converting them to cds($$$$). i may have the last two operating ones in america. crutchfield no longer sells them and sony x plod is no longer made. they are becoming as rare as 3 pedals on the floor. currently have a crutchfield in the 92 245 and a a sony x plod inthe saturn(who remembers them or hudsons) . crutchfield is 5 years old and is wearing out and just had 10year old sony repaired ($90). both working . original alpine in the 245 crapped and parts were not available. have not been able to find working deck in yards, plus have to fight bees and cockroaches to get them out. have checked ebay and find nothing that looks good. any recommendations or am i up that famous creek . what say artie b, my distant onkel or kitty grey? need a plan b. thanks tons oldduke