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FM Transmitter
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20/02/2008 19:34
20/02/2008 19:34
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OK, so which is the best MP3 player FM transmitter to go for? I have one of the original Belkins, imported from the States long before they were even on sale over here, let alone legal, but it's cack. The Monaro stereo is a Blaupunkt double DIN, but functionality-wise it's about as basic as an Aussie redneck. Am thinking about changing it but in the meantime I need to listen to something other than the radio or 6 CDs which I never remember to swap. Need one for a Sony MP3 player, not an "iPPod" The Griffin universal one gets some good reviews, the Belkin Tunecast 3 also (although as above, the Belkin I have isn't good) and the Cygnett (sic) from Maplin is supposed to be good as well. Gear4 also do one. Would be good if it were rechargeable and had reasonable battery life. Again, the old Belkin about gets through 2 x AAAs for about every full length album Fire away, chaps and chapesses.....
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Re: FM Transmitter
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20/02/2008 19:54
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Can't connect it direct John, the Blaupunkt doesn't have an aux input anywhere.
The Sony arrangement with the NW-HD5 interface which I have in the Coupe works perfectly, but it isn't an option in the Monaro unless I either find a compatible Sony Double-DIN unit, or go for a single-DIN with an adaptor fascia. Both are options but I'm not sure how the single DIN would look, and the Sony Double-DIN is not the greatest bit of kit I've ever seen.....and pricey with it.
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Re: FM Transmitter
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20/02/2008 20:47
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Does the Monaro have a cd changer too? If not you can buy an Aux in lead that connects into the back of the Blaupunt unit using the CD changer input. Even if you do have a cd changer it may be worth disconnecting, and selling it and use the ipod instead. Pretty sure the Double Din unit will have a cd changer socket.
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Re: FM Transmitter
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20/02/2008 20:49
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It's one of those built-in changers where you feed 6 discs in through the same hole in the front. haven't checked but I'm reliably informed on the PH forum that there's nothing on the back which can be used for an input.
I'll try another FM transmitter, at least they're cheap, then will have to decide/bite the bullet on changing the HU. Another issue is that the speakers are all 2 ohm, which limits HU choice unless you start changing all the speakers as well.
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Re: FM Transmitter
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20/02/2008 21:04
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Remember they are technically illegal and if your in traffic alot they can pick up someone elses music etc.
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Re: FM Transmitter
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20/02/2008 21:06
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Not any more, they used to be illegal but are now allowed.
Interference is certainly an issue though.
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Re: FM Transmitter
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24/02/2008 20:24
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I've tried the Belkin and the Griffin and they were both rubbish for the coop's Clarion, mainly because I could never get it stop 'fm searching' every 2 minutes. I've been reduced to using the cassette tape line-out which is pretty lo-fi but better than nothing but OK for most of the time.
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Re: FM Transmitter
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24/02/2008 22:38
24/02/2008 22:38
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Trying to find a spare FM channel in London's the toughest problem.
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