SELECTING
- Any FM radio works.
- Vintage 80′s boomboxes are the best (on left). They are louder, stronger, cooler and more compact. They are easily found at thrift stores and garage sales for $5-$10. Or just go on ebay and search for “vintage boombox” and you will find HUNDREDS of sweet stereos for cheap.
MAKING IT WORK
- Make sure if it has a power selector that is is set to “DC” (Battery), not “AC” (wall plug)
- If the battery terminals are corroded, you can clean them up with the help of the info found here: http://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Battery-Corrosion-and-Build-Up#Things-You.27ll-Need
- If the knobs make a scratchy sound when adjusting them, you may need to clean them using compressed air and contact cleaner. You can buy them at electronics stores.
- Spray compressed air to blast out the dust
- Then use contact cleaner to clear the connection.
MAKING IT PARTY READY
If you want your Boombox to survive a DDP, it needs to be ready for anything. YOU NEED TO DO THIS!
- If the Boombox has detachable speakers, you need to Duct Tape them on like so.
- If the Boombox has detachable speakers, you need to Duct Tape them on like so.
- If the Boombox has detachable speakers, you need to Duct Tape them on like so.
- If the Boombox has detachable speakers, you need to Duct Tape them on like so.
- If the Boombox has detachable speakers, you need to Duct Tape them on like so.
- If the Boombox has detachable speakers, you need to Duct Tape them on like so.
Tape down the antennae, it will not affect the clarity of the transmission, and will not poke anybody's eye out.
- Tape down the antennae, it will not affect the clarity of the transmission, and will not poke anybody’s eye out.
- Tape down any loose speaker wire, otherwise they will get torn out.
- Tape down any loose speaker wire, otherwise they will get torn out.
- Tape the battery compartment closed so your batteries don’t fall out.
- Tape the battery compartment closed so your batteries don’t fall out.
If the battery cover is missing, throw some cardboard in there and tape it down HARD.
If the battery cover is missing, throw some cardboard in there and tape it down HARD.
BATTERIES
Lithium Ion rechargeable batteries are a little expensive, but a good investment. They are lighter and will power a Boombox for almost as long as regular ones (10-20 hours)
PREPARING TO RECEIVE OUR PARTY BROADCAST
- Set the tuner to “FM”
Set the FM mode to "Mono" (we transmit in mono - it works better and sounds fine)
Set the tone knob to "high"
Tape down every control or knob that can be bumped, except for the "Volume" and "On/Off" switch and "Tuner" knob.
Tape down every control or knob that can be bumped, except for the "Volume" and "On/Off" switch and "Tuner" knob.
Press the "PAUSE" button down on the tape deck. This keeps the tape from turning on while partying and killing your batteries.
When you arrive at the DDP, we will inform you of what station to tune into. Turn it on, tune it in, crank it up and tape the rest of the knobs down.
BONUS!
Lots of the old Boomboxes have RCA inputs that allow you to plug in an iPod. (On some models you may need to have a cassette in and hit "Record" to make the RCA inputs work.)
Lots of the old Boomboxes have RCA inputs that allow you to plug in an iPod. (On some models you may need to have a cassette in and hit "Record" to make the RCA inputs work.)
Lots of the old Boomboxes have RCA inputs that allow you to plug in an iPod. (On some models you may need to have a cassette in and hit "Record" to make the RCA inputs work.)
Lots of the old Boomboxes have RCA inputs that allow you to plug in an iPod. (On some models you may need to have a cassette in and hit "Record" to make the RCA inputs work.)
You are now ready to Party!
YOU ARE NOW READY TO PARTY!!!!
SEND US A PHOTO OF YOU WITH YOUR BOOMBOX WEARING SHADES TO GET YOUR PICTURE ADDED TO THE DDP COMRADES PHOTO ALBUM!!
Thanks Maurice- lets blow this thing up@!
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Garage sale special.
You guys are cool. I love your outfits in the last photo. DId you have those pink pants custom made?
an mp3 player :)
What is the mp3 player connection for?
I like it.