Jim Jowski wrote in a message to All:
 JJ> I'm also interested in having a SW radio in the car, but my
 JJ> experience has been that engine noise kills almost every signal I
 JJ> can hear when the engine is off.  Even the newer cars put out
 JJ> enough noise to frustrate a 'hard core' listener like me.  Also,
 JJ> using a CB antenna, even with a tuner is a poor (but slightly
 JJ> noticable) improvement over using just the whip antenna and the
 JJ> radio sitting on the dash.
This seems like a VERY good reason to choose a specialty unit
(ie. one designed for indash auto mounting) over a unit that's
designed primarily for use on a tabletop.  It would seem to be
common sense that the mfgr of such a unit would take GREAT pains
to reduce the affects of the ignition and charging system noise
with specifically designed filters and circuitry. 
I just got off the phone with the Philips people a bit earlier,
and I'm waiting to hear back from them in regards to a new model
they are in the planning stages on.  There seems to be an increased
interest in SW reception in vehicles.  I'll keep ya'll posted as to
what I hear back.
'Til next time,
     Bruce 
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