My car radio only works with the ignition on? is this normal?

can I rewire it so it works when I insert the key? 1998 jeep cherokee, standard factory fitted radioMy car radio only works with the ignition on? is this normal?
That's normal.


I suppose with a little finagling that you could tap off the key warning chime with a normally open relay to power up the radio with the key inserted.My car radio only works with the ignition on? is this normal?
no only on ign and acc