Radios - in car entertainment
It will depend where you are going, but in many countries even if you understand the local language, you may not enjoy listening to the local radio station(s) for long. As such we would recommend that you consider a radio cassette, or perhaps a short-wave radio cassette. With a s/w receiver you should be able to receive the VOA, BBC, Radio Canada Int'l, Radio France Inter, Deutsche Welle etc (see the Links World News page for frequencies). The quality of the reception will depend to some extent on the quality of your radio and also on your location.
Ideally your new radio or radio cassette should not be left fitted in the vehicle when it is shipped. They are one of the most easily, and most commonly pilfered items. We would recommend that the radio either be removed and packed in a wooden box prior to shipment, or that you buy the radio separately, take it out with your personal effects and have it fitted locally.
When choosing a radio, it is a good idea to look for one which can have the front panel removed, or alternatively one which can be removed altogether. The only trouble with the latter is that if you forget to remove it yourself, it will be easier for someone else to remove.
A security coded radio will be less of a deterrent to a thief overseas as there is a good chance he won't understand the warning sticker on your window. Once the radio has been stolen it's unlikely to be returned just because it can't be made to work !
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