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| Thread ID: 84312 | 2007-11-01 04:16:00 | FM Transmitter | pine-o-cleen (2955) | PC World Chat |
| Post ID | Timestamp | Content | User | ||
| 607233 | 2007-11-01 04:16:00 | I purchased a cheap (think $7) FM transmitter to use with my mp3 player in my car, but....the audio signal is weak and 'scratchy'. I suppose you get what you pay for but (here it comes....) I really don't want to spend $80. So here's my question. Is there anything that I could do to improve the audio signal without spending teh $$? Or do I just need to suck it up and spend $80? Diagram of fm transmitter: fm.JPG (www.imagef1.net.nz) (8 KB)[/i] |
pine-o-cleen (2955) | ||
| 607234 | 2007-11-01 04:48:00 | I never tried one of those, but before I got an in-dash player that has an aux jack in the faceplate, I used the ol' common cassette insert from the Walkman device that looks like a real cassette tape with a wire and plug hanging outta it. It worked pretty good...but I like the direct jack-in better. |
SurferJoe46 (51) | ||
| 607235 | 2007-11-01 05:14:00 | You sure you're at the right frequency? Try adjusting the broadcast frequency if possible... You may be getting interference from another broadcast. | roddy_boy (4115) | ||
| 607236 | 2007-11-01 05:16:00 | Yup at the correct frequency (frequency is printed on it). Oh and it's a cd player, so the cassette adapter is out. | pine-o-cleen (2955) | ||
| 607237 | 2007-11-01 06:38:00 | Is it possible to adjust the frequency on the transmitter, perhaps taking it apart may reveal an adjustment (at $7, doesn't matter if you break it :-)) | feersumendjinn (64) | ||
| 607238 | 2007-11-01 07:00:00 | Worst-to-worst, apply the aluminium / tinfoil method that is commonly used to amplify WiFi signals. Cheers :) |
Renmoo (66) | ||
| 607239 | 2007-11-01 07:04:00 | Which is? | pine-o-cleen (2955) | ||
| 607240 | 2007-11-01 07:07:00 | A tinfoil hat?:rolleyes: | bob_doe_nz (92) | ||
| 607241 | 2007-11-01 08:01:00 | I purchased a cheap (think $7) FM transmitter to use with my mp3 player in my car, . . . . . . . . . So here's my question . Is there anything that I could do to improve the audio signal without spending the $$? Or do I just need to suck it up and spend $80? In essence you do need to spend the money, but even top brand name devices are not always successful . I started with a cheap Jaycar that worked well but flattened the batteries in a matter of a few hours . From there I went to the latest model Belkin Tunecast III from DSE ($90) but that couldn't even transmit from the front of the car to the antenna in the rear window . I had to have it on the back seat and even then reception was patchy . I returned it to DSE and exchanged it for a Cygnett Groove Ride which is just great and not only works fine in the car, it also transmits all over my house . Yes, it costs $80, but it WORKS!! Don't muck about with crap, just pay the dollars for a good unit then enjoy the music . Cheers Billy 8-{) |
Billy T (70) | ||
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