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1960-63 Mercury Comet Monterey Radio

1960-63 Mercury Comet Monterey Radio-RetroSound
1960-63 Mercury Comet Monterey Radio-RetroSound
1960-63 Mercury Comet Monterey Radio-RetroSound
1960-63 Mercury Comet Monterey Radio-RetroSound
1960-63 Mercury Comet Monterey Radio-RetroSound
1960-63 Mercury Comet Monterey Radio-RetroSound
1960-63 Mercury Comet Monterey Radio-RetroSound1960-63 Mercury Comet Monterey Radio-RetroSound
1960-63 Mercury Comet Monterey Radio-RetroSound1960-63 Mercury Comet Monterey Radio-RetroSound
1960-63 Mercury Comet Monterey Radio-RetroSound1960-63 Mercury Comet Monterey Radio-RetroSound
1960-63 Mercury Comet Monterey Radio-RetroSound1960-63 Mercury Comet Monterey Radio-RetroSound
1960-63 Mercury Comet Monterey Radio-RetroSound1960-63 Mercury Comet Monterey Radio-RetroSound
1960-63 Mercury Comet Monterey Radio-RetroSound1960-63 Mercury Comet Monterey Radio-RetroSound

1960-63 Mercury Comet Monterey Radio

Choose a Pushbutton Color
Choose a Knob
Plastic
Feature Set
Part Number: MO-M1A-B-04P-74P

Radio Features

  • AM/FM tuner with 30 presets
  • A rear auxiliary input for portable devices
  • 1-Year Warranty
  • AM/FM tuner with 30 presets
  • Built-in Bluetooth® connectivity
  • Two auxiliary inputs for portable devices
  • A rear-mounted USB port for flash drives
  • 1-Year Warranty
  • AM/FM RDS tuner with 30 pre-sets
  • Built-in Bluetooth® connectivity
  • An additional USB port
  • Dedicated subwoofer output
  • SiriusXM-Ready™ (SXV300 tuner sold separately)
  • 2-Year Warranty
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RetroSound®'s Monterey is the most technologically-advanced radio ever made for your classic 1961-62 Mercury Comet. The compact size installs easily and discreetly behind the dash for a fully integrated look. Monterey is now available with your choice of 3 different feature sets.

Laguna (Motor 1A) features an AM/FM tuner with 30 pre-sets, a built-in 275-watt amplifier (18 watts RMS/40 watts peak x 4 channels), as well as a rear auxiliary input for portable devices such as iPod® or portable satellite radio.

  • AM/FM tuner with 30 presets
  • Built-in 275-watt amplifier (TrueRating™: 18 watts RMS/40 watts peak x 4 channels)
  • A rear auxiliary input for portable devices
  • 1-Year Warranty
  • Radio body can be mounted remotely with optional extension cable

Hermosa (Motor 2) includes the features above but steps up to a 300-watt amplifier (25 watts RMS/45 watts peak x 4 channels) and features built-in Bluetooth® connectivity for hands-free phone calls and wireless audio streaming. A 32,000 color display allows you to match the interior and dash lighting of your hot rod. Hermosa (Motor 2) includes a rear-mounted USB port for flash drives plus two standard auxiliary inputs and has front and rear RCA pre-outs that allow the ability to add external amplifiers.

  • Built-in Bluetooth® connectivity
  • Push button styling for an authentic “retro” look
  • 32,000 color display
  • A rear-mounted USB port for flash drives
  • Two auxiliary inputs for portable devices
  • Built-in 300-watt amplifier (TrueRating™: 25 watts RMS/45 watts peak x 4 channels)
  • Dual RCA pre-outs for external amplifiers
  • Two sets of RCA low level outputs
  • 3 EQ presets / loudness control
  • 1-Year Warranty

Long Beach (Motor 4) includes all of the Hermosa (Motor 2) features listed above and:

  • Made for iPod®/iPhone® (Compatibility with devices through streaming & USB)
  • An additional USB port
  • AM/FM RDS tuner with 30 pre-sets
  • Dedicated subwoofer output
  • 2-Year Warranty
  • SiriusXM-Ready™ (SXV300 tuner sold separately)
  • $70.00 rebate on purchase of SXV300 SirusXM® tuner*

The Monterey with Long Beach feature set is SiriusXM-Ready™ and connects to the SiriusXM™ SXV300 Connect Vehicle Tuner (sold separately, subscription required). The SXV300 plugs directly into the Monterey without the need for special adapters or cables.

Retro Manufacturing radios are a modular design. Assembly is required. This design allows for a more adjustable fit and to offer different style options. RetroSound Radios are only compatible with 12V negative grounding vehicles.

Note: Bezels, knobs, faceplates, and replacement parts are non-returnable. If you are not sure as to fitment, please contact us.

Motor 1 Specifications
FM
Tuning Range (USA, EUR, AUS, JAP, RUS tuning capable) with RDS 87.5-107.9MHz
Antenna Terminal External Antenna Connector
Usable Sensitivity 12.5 dBf
Selectivity 75 dB @ 400kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio 62 dB (Stereo), 67 dB (mono)
Harmonic Distortion @ 1 kHz 0.8% (stereo), 0.5% (mono)
Separation 32 dB @ 1kHz
Frequency Response 30-16,000 Hz
AM (EU and US Tuning Capable)
Tuning Range (USA, EUR, AUS, JAP, RUS tuning capable) 530-1710 kHz
Antenna Terminal External Antenna Connector
General
Dimensions (RetroRadio radio face & push-buttons only) 3.5”W x 1.5” H x 1.05” D
Dimensions (radio body) 3.96”W x 1.98”H x 4.30”D
Power Requirements 11.5-14.4 volts
Current Consumption (during operation) Max. 15A
Current Consumption (car off) <3.5 mA
Output Power (@ 14.4 volts @ 4 ohm @ 1% THD) 18x4 watts RMS 40x4 Max Power
Output Impedance 4-8ohm
AUX Input (AUX cable length, 8”) >300 mV / 6 kΩ
Motor 2 Specifications
FM
Tuning Range (USA, EUR, AUS, JAP, RUS tuning capable) with RDS 87.5-107.9MHz
Antenna Terminal External Antenna Connector
Usable Sensitivity 12.5 dBf
Selectivity 75 dB @ 400kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio 62 dB (Stereo), 67 dB (mono)
Harmonic Distortion @ 1 kHz 0.8% (stereo), 0.5% (mono)
Separation 32 dB @ 1kHz
Frequency Response 30-16,000 Hz
AM (EU and US Tuning Capable)
Tuning Range (USA, EUR, AUS, JAP, RUS tuning capable) 530-1710 kHz
Antenna Terminal External Antenna Connector
General
Dimensions (radio body) 3.96”W x 1.98”H x 4.30”D
Power Requirements 10.5-14.4 volts
Current Consumption (during operation) Max. 15A
Current Consumption (car off) <3.5 mA
Output Power (@ 14.4 volts @ 4 ohm @ 1% THD) 25x4 watts RMS 45x4 watts Max Power
Output Impedance 4-8ohm
Low Level Output (4 channels) 2.85 volts
EROM Non-Volatile Memory
AUX 1 Input (aux cable length, 8”) >300 mV / 6 kΩ
AUX 2 Input (aux cable length, 8”) >300 mV / 6 kΩ
USB Input (USB cable length, 40”) 5V (USB female input)
Motor 4 Specifications
FM
Tuning Range (USA, EUR, AUS, JAP, RUS tuning capable) with RDS 87.5-107.9MHz
Antenna Terminal External Antenna Connector
Usable Sensitivity 12.5 dBf
Selectivity 75 dB @ 400kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio 62 dB (Stereo), 67 dB (mono)
Harmonic Distortion @ 1 kHz 0.8% (stereo), 0.5% (mono)
Separation 32 dB @ 1kHz
Frequency Response 30-16,000 Hz
AM (EU and US Tuning Capable)
Tuning Range (USA, EUR, AUS, JAP, RUS tuning capable) 530-1710 kHz
Antenna Terminal External Antenna Connector
General
Dimensions (radio body) 3.96”W x 1.98”H x 4.30”D
Power Requirements 10.5-14.4 volts
Current Consumption (during operation) Max. 15A
Current Consumption (car off) <3.5 mA
Output Power (@ 14.4 volts @ 4 ohm @ 1% THD) 25x4 watts RMS 45x4 watts Max Power
Output Impedance 4ohm
Low Level Output (4 channels) 2.85 volts
EROM Non-Volatile Memory
AUX 1 Input >300 mV / 6 kΩ
AUX 2 Input >300 mV / 6 kΩ
USB 1 Input 5V (USB female input)
USB 2 Input 5V (USB female input)
  Motor 1A Motor 2 Motor 4 Motor 6
Compatible Faces

Apache
Daytona
Denver
Detroit
Huntington
Monterey
Newport
New York
Redondo RS
RetroRadio Faces
Santa Cruz
Wonder Bar 1 & 3

Daytona
Denver
Detroit
Huntington
Monterey
Newport
New York
Redondo RS
RetroRadio Face
Santa Cruz
Wonder Bar 1 & 3

Daytona
Denver
Detroit
Huntington
Monterey
Newport
New York
Redondo RS
RetroRadio Face
Santa Cruz
Wonder Bar 1 & 3

 Daytona
Denver
Detroit
Huntington
Monterey
Newport
New York
Redondo RS
RetroRadio Face
Santa Cruz
Wonder Bar 1 & 3
Selectable 12/24 Hour Clock Included Included Included Included
Selectable Tuner with USA/EU/Japan Frequencies Included Included Included Included
Clock-Off Feature Included Included Included Included
Built-in Bluetooth®Allows connection to Bluetooth devices. Using the radio as a hands-free device for phones and allowing playback from a device through the radio speaker system. No Included Included Included
Front and Rear RCA Low Level Pre-amp Outputs No Included Included Included
Non-Volatile MemoryRadio has a memory chip that stores station presets, sound settings and other radio settings even if power is removed from the radio. This will not store time. Included No Included Included
Subwoofer Output with Variable Crossover No No Included Included
Made for iPod® / iPhone®Reads directly from an Apple device. No No Included Included
AM/FM RDS Tuner with 30 Pre-setsRDS (Radio Data Systems) Sends data from the radio station to the radio. Everything from auto setting your radios clock displaying station, artist and song information. Other RDS features include searching by music genres, Traffic warning and other information sent by a radio station. No  No  Included Included
USB Port for WMA/MP3 Music FilesUSB inputs allow playback from a flash drive with MP3/FLAC or WMA music files. Select models will interface with an Apple device. No 1 2 2
Auxiliary InputsUses a 3.5mm input style jack to play audio from an external device 1 2 2 2
DisplayRadio display color. Certain models have adjustable RGB display. White 32,000 Color Display 32,000 Color Display 32,000 Color Display
Power OutputPower rating. RMS is the power it can deliver continuously. 18 watts x 4 25 watts x 4 25 watts x 4 25 watts x 4
SiriusXM-Ready®SiriusXM® SXV300 Tuner Sold Separately No No North America Only No
Built-in DAB/DAB+ Tuner No No No Outside North America
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