I have a special place for home made radios, truckers are advanced in portable radio constuction, because it common for company guys to be driving a truck that they are assigned temporarily, and companies aren't usually paying for options like radios.
Via/ and if you have some send the crazy half baked repair ideas to http://thereifixedit.com/ and spread the love for that special kind of home made solution to everyday problems. Jeff Foxworthy would love these I think.