Abstract: An automobile recorder allows a user to continuously record the contents of radio programs onto a solid state memory and then transfer selected portions to a cassette tape or recordable compact disk. The auto recorder prevents unnecessary wear on the tape mechanism and tape by requiring use of these only when the tape transfer is made or the tape is being played back. A second optional AM/FM tuner allows the user to listen to one program while recording another program onto the solid state memory. Extended recording capability is provided.