FM transmitter for MP3 player (NA)

[RotaryWingBob]

I'd like to get a transmitter for my ipod to use both at home and in the car. Anybody have a recommendation for a battery powered one? Also, what kind of range can I expect into a FM tuner at home?

 

[gprellwitz]

Dang, I was about to reply with info on the one my wife has, but it's a cigarette lighter (or auxiliary power source, as they're now known) version. Well, that's connected to the battery, isn't it?

 

[msupples1]

First off...why would you buy an iPod?

Yea I've got no idea, but it might be more worth it to buy a universal one (that plugs into a 1/8" jack) as opposed to one that only plugs into an iPod.

 

[gkainz]

my kids both use this one - called the iTrip
http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-White-iTrip-Transmitter-iPod/dp/B0000AAAPF

 

[Let'sgoflying!]

we have one but don't use it much, I can test the range if you want - I bet its no more than 50'.
it runs off the ipod battery so the batt life drops when using it.

 

[gismo]

Keep in mind that unless you have one of those wire FM antennas that come with home receivers your FM signal probably comes from a roof mounted directional antenna or cable. Neither one is very likely to pick up your iPod transmitter from anywhere near your receiver.

-lance

 

[mikea]

The FM transmitters are twitchy because you have to find a free FM frequency, which is near impossible in big cites. The GF had the Monster which had like 6 preset frequencies you choose from in sequence Get as many as possible or, better one that has a varible tuner to cover the whole spectrum.

I use an old, cheap cassette tape adapter.

 

[mikea]

At home you can just connect your IPod to the TV or stereo with a dock or an audio cable.

 

[SCCutler]

Typical range is 5-10'

 

[bbchien]

My 17 year old daughter uses this one, and has reshopped for it when she destroyed her former one, bought a cheapie that didn't work well...and I think we got the last one locally.....

Her Mom gets the new car with the built in hard-connection to the stereo.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...tter&lp=12&type=product&cp=1&id=1149205182532

 

[ScottM]

The FM transmitters are twitchy because you have to find a free FM frequency, which is near impossible in big cites. The GF had the Monster which had like 6 preset frequencies you choose from in sequence Get as many as possible or, better one that has a varible tuner to cover the whole spectrum.

I use an old, cheap cassette tape adapter.

That has been my experience as well. The best I have found is the one by Monster. They make one specific for the iPod which also powers the player and they make one with just the 1/8" headset jack on it.