Coolest new device I have seen in a while! - Classic Blaupunkt Bluetooth Converter...
 

Okay, so having sold Pelican about three years ago, I've been mucking around with real estate and restoring other cars (working on the 1969 M-505 Adams Brothers Probe 16). But I came across something the other day, that I haven't seen before.

So, on my 1972 911E, I have the standard period-correct Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio installed, and about 15 years ago, I bought a plug adapter that allows me to plug the radio into a standard 3.5 headphone jack like the ones that used to be on the old iPods. That worked great for many years, the sound automatically plays through the old Blaupunkt radio into the standard speakers, and maintains 100% the correct vintage radio.

Fast forward to 2020, and I have the Probe 16 we're restoring which basically has the same radio. Check out this thread here for more info:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/off-topic-discussions/1074841-adams-m-505-probe-16-restoration-project.html

Here's the radio:

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So, this radio has a plug on the back (very forward thinking for Blaupunkt) that has a cross-over switch (ability to automatically turn off the radio and use an external source), and power as well. Here's the plug on the back:

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So, this is what I bought:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Blaupunkt-Frankfurt-Stereo-Bluetooth-5-0-Music-Streaming-with-7-8-Pin/293807557676?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid =p2057872.m2749.l2649

Plugged it in, and it works perfectly. Red Hot Chilli Peppers streaming from my iPhone to my 1970 Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio in the 1969 Probe 16! The sound is of course, from 1970, but actually, these old radios are not that bad!

I'm going to recommend that Pelican carry this product, it's pretty good. Literally a five-minute installation!

-Wayne

Very Cool; thanks for sharing.

How does the radio “know” how to use that input source?

Thanks for this recommendation Wayne, this looks like a great product. My Euro delivered came with a Blaupunkt that has the European radio bands so only 2 AM buttons to choose from! This will certainly expand my audio universe!

Nick

I believe there is a sensing switch in the connector, and the bluetooth device turns that on or off. If you remove the cap from the back of the radio without plugging anything in, the radio doesn't work (i.e. the cap has some jumpers in it). Those clever Germans!

-Wayne

I have now gone from the latest PCCM Porsche Classic Radio back to my Blaupunkt Bamberg. I picked up this device on ebay a few weeks ago, installed prior to my LA to SF round trip and I can say it works fabulously !

Once paired to my iPhone, the device automatically senses a source from your phone. iTunes, XM, or even streaming video. You can control the volume input from your phone as well as from the radio. The source is clear without any ignition interference(common with other bluetooth devices)

Once the source stops, it automatically reverts back to the Bamberg radio (it does not need to be paired again). It will go from stream to a phone call as well. after the call is over, it goes back to whatever was streaming. It will also stream music and give you directions (maps) all at the same time.

I mounted under the glove box with a bit of double sided 3M foam tape. Easy install for the microphone as well.

The sound is really good with these old radio's. The old Blaupunkt is much more analog, and much better than even the lastest from Porsche, more clear and concise sound ini my opinion. This bluetooth converter is all you need to bring your 40+ year old radios (along with some decent speakers) to the modern era.




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Yes, that's the exact same one that I used...

-Wayne

Wayne, good to hear from you. This is very, very helpful information. Thanks for sharing.

I have found the Bluetooth cassette adapters, and the 3.5 mm jack wired adapters (e.g. both from Arsvita) very useful for connecting the iPhones to later G-series stock radios (like the SQR26 in my '87) but I didn't have a solution for older non-cassette units.

I just bought a fm inline adapter which plays through the radio from Bluetooth input. I have not installed it yet.

Which is the aux input plug? Would my 83 era blaupunkt have the same input? I would like a blaupunkt solution to match the rest.

Pretty slick. Thanks!

Convenient, but the downside is that you're at the mercy of the in-dash head unit for your audio signal to the speakers. Not exactly "hi-fi," as we all know, but again, it's a quick and easy solution.

If you want to take it to the next level, you can put a modern, compact bluetooth-ready amp under the seat (or maybe behind the passenger kick board) and pair your phone that way, AND feed the speaker outputs from the head unit to the amp as well if you want to listen to the radio (or cassette or CD, if the head unit is so equipped).

Does the mic for the phone really work where you have it located? I ordered the one without the mic, figuring it wouldn't work over all the engine noise. If it's working for you, I may need to change my order! Thanks for any info.

This is an awesome set-up. I have the same for my '71, and the bluetooth connection is better than my LR4 and E61 (seamless and never drops).

I'd highly encourage a Rennline clock-based iphone mount as a compliment, along with either a USB adapter for your cigarette port, or wiring a USB outlet direct into your power. You need to rotate the phone horizontally so that you don't hit it with your hand when going into 2nd gear - maybe less of an issue for you modernist with your 915 transmissions or short-throw shifters that aren't like a bus.

My 49-year old 911 has a more modern infotainment system than any of my other cars, if you get snazzy with WAZE and spotify, you can listen to music and have the radio yell at you when there is a cop ahead. Of course there is the problem where you go faster with good tunes, so the engine noise drowns out the music, so you turn up the music, and it gets you to go faster, and before you know it you are just a hot mess of pain in your ears after the drive, but it is pretty awesome.

I does work where i have it. The cord supplied is long enough to place the mic up near the drivers sun visor if you want, i just didn't want to have to go through the exercise of running the wire.

Awesome! I have a hole in the dash from an abandoned fog light switch. Might be the perfect place for a mic.