fm transmitters for ipods

Submitted: Sunday, Jan 15, 2006 at 10:04

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goodday all
is anybody using these fm transmitters in their trucks and are they successful ?is there any interference when using uhf or hf radios ?basically are they a good or bad thing as with this sort of technolgy i am still catching up

tricky dick has a 20gig mp3 player for $329
it must beat carrying discs all the time

steve

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Reply By: ellmcg - Sunday, Jan 15, 2006 at 10:20

Reply By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Sunday, Jan 15, 2006 at 10:25

Sunday, Jan 15, 2006 at 10:25

Steve,
I bought a ipod shuffle recently (1gig) and I also had a ebay transmitter for about $2-00 plus postage. I say "had", cos you get what you pay for.....and it chit itself after a couple of days (the transmiiter, not the ipod). However, while it working it worked very well.....just set the car radio onto 107.9 (there was a total of 4 frequencies I could choose from) and away it went. I didn't try to use the UHF or HF when it was going.
I have since ordered a proper transmitter " XtremeMac Airplay FM Transmitter for iPod shuffle" from a mob called Streetwise, but they're out of stock at present. This unit works a bit different as the ipod plugs into a USB socket, so the ipod is being powered and re-charged by the 12v system as well as transmitting to the car radio.
There is no reason why you couldn't also use the ipod etc at home if you're having a party and want non-stop music all night....all you's need would be a portable power pack that you normally take camping, plus your home hi-fi radio.

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Follow Up By: Member - Brian (WA) - Sunday, Jan 15, 2006 at 14:23

Sunday, Jan 15, 2006 at 14:23

Hi Roachie.I did get some speckers when i got my ipod. Cost a few $$$$$$.But work great in the home.I have almost 5 days non stop
music on mine without playing the same song. Have tried to use them
12v in the car but dont seem to work as well.
brian

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Follow Up By: Sand Man (SA) - Monday, Jan 16, 2006 at 03:17

Monday, Jan 16, 2006 at 03:17

Hey, Good tip Bill.

I currently use a Belkin Tunecast II FM Transmitter on my Shuffle.
It works well, but its powered by 2 AA batteries and they seem to go flat at the most inconvenient time.

I like the ability to charge the iPod at the same time too.

Will look into purchasing an ExtremeMac for myself. Thanks.

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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Monday, Jan 16, 2006 at 10:11

Monday, Jan 16, 2006 at 10:11

G'day Sandman,
If you're happy with your current tuning arrangement, maybe you don't need to spend any extra cash.......I have an offer for you.
When i bought my cheap transmitter which has since died, I also bought another gizmo that plugs into the cigi lighter socket and has a USB port on it. The shuffle's USB plugs into this little plug and it runs/charges the shuffle. If your Tunecast operates using the headphone jack, you could have this thing of mine for nicks and see if it is what you need.
Let me know mate......
Cheers
Roachie

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Follow Up By: Sand Man (SA) - Monday, Jan 23, 2006 at 16:48

Monday, Jan 23, 2006 at 16:48

Folks,

After Roachie's "sales pitch" on the XtremeMac Airplay FM Transmitter, I ordered one early Friday morning (like 2am) and received it this morning (Monday)

Having tested it on the way to work this afternoon I have got to say it is a definite improvement on the Belkin Tunecast II I also have.

The Tunecast was ok I guess, but I also have experienced interference at times and had to move the iPod/Transmitter around.

I also didn't like the necessity to install AAA batteries in the Transmitter and the fact that I could only recharge the iPod via the Laptop.

The XtremeMac Airplay FM Transmitter is a one unit solution. It has a one metre lead to plug into the iPod's USB port and I have not experienced any interference so far.

You can please yourself whether you leave it laying on the console, or seat, or attach a peice of self sticking Velco to fasten it to the dash somewhere.

I have got to say this device looks like a winner for simple playback of the iPod shuffle via the car's Stereo System.

May still use the Tunecast II as a "portable" transmitter, when I am away from the car, but then again probably not. I usually only need music when I'm driving. At rest, I prefer the pure bliss of silence. (except birdlife, running water, etc.)