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FM Modulator #716318
27/11/2008 21:55
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Probably one for Bockers! Anyone any experience of these?

I don't know how you set and/or change the frequency, nor what happens if you're in an area where there's a transmission on the same frequency? Does the "power", or proximity, of the hardwired modulator overcome a radio transmission?

I need something for the Monaro; the standard Blaupunkt HU sounds OK but is cack in terms of functionality. Trouble is, it's a 2 ohm unit so changing it means changing all the speakers, and I'm not sure what you do about the (standard) sub and amp as well.

There's a link on PH to dismantle the HU and hard-wire in a lead to play an MP3 player but it looks a touch scary!

Might go for one of these and give it a go.





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Re: FM Modulator [Re: Cappo] #716372
27/11/2008 23:23
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These things tend to be a mixed bunch. This one gets quite good reviews and at £14 may be worth a punt.

Re: FM Modulator [Re: bockers] #716545
28/11/2008 10:45
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Thanks John. The one I listed is actually hard-wired into the aerial cable, so I wondered if there were any benefits/pitfalls in that method?





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Re: FM Modulator [Re: Cappo] #716561
28/11/2008 11:07
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Well like you I would assume it would be better as it should cut down interference, just how easy is it to get to the back of the monaro unit and is there an easy route for the wires to go to where the MP3 player will be stored. If so I would go for your find (sorry did not notice your link first time as in the alternative FCCUk colour scheme it blends in with normal text a bit too much).


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28/11/2008 11:08
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Just seen Autoexpress did a review of these things. Your unit is listsed but looks a bit different. Again inconclusive and most reviews are swayed to ipod specific solutions grr

Re: FM Modulator [Re: bockers] #717274
29/11/2008 13:43
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Thanks John, might giove it a try then, something to fiddle about with over the Xmas hols!





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