Date:         Sun, 1 May 2011 11:45:48 -0500
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Radio Safe mode
Comments: To: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>
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So, evidently I do not have a code radio.  Do they have a light signal all the time, so that someone looking into the vehicle would see the signal, and supposedly know that that means there is no point in stealing the radio?  Of course, many vehicles now have a blinking symbol that indicates an ignition lock that makes starting virtually impossible without a key, as a theft deterrent.  If so, it makes me think somewhat of mimicry in nature.  If many VWs have code radios, then the word might get around that there is no point in stealing a VW radio, and we would all be protected in that way, code radio or not.  Of course, in general, stealing of auto electronics is a much less frequent crime than it used to be.Thanks, mcneely

---- Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> No, they are not that valuable by today's standards but back in the 80's
> they might have been fairly desirable.  The
> main point was to keep low-life's from breaking into your van.  That extra
> deterrent would sometimes make a difference.
>
> Steven
>
> 91 Westy
>
> On Sat, Apr 30, 2011 at 3:16 PM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:
>
> > This whole business seems really bizarre.  Is it really of some benefit in
> > preventing the radio from being stolen?  It isn't that marvelous a radio,
> > anyway, and stealing it would not be something to be done in a couple of
> > minutes.
> >
> >

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David McNeely