ne2i
01-07-2006, 11:34 PM
A cross post from a review for the Itrip FM transmitter.
This applies to all fm transmitters.
Enjoy
George
I have also had some difficulty with these FM transmitters.
Where I live (NY) there is a transmitter on every channel
on the fm dial. It is nearly impossible to find a clear
channel on which to transmit your audio from your ipod to
your FM receiver in your car. You will have cochannel interference and static. No doubt about it. People in rural areas with less transmitters on the FM band will have reduced static and interference problems.
I solved my problem by removing my antenna from the outside of the car.
I have a VW GTI and it was easy for me to remove,unscrew it and reduce my radio's sensitivity. In this way you reduce cochannel interference. And with the itrip transmitter so close to the radio, The FM capture effect will lock you onto the itrip's signal and give you clear reception.
If it is easy for you to do, Try this and see if it helps.
The nest best thing is a hard wired connection.
Crutchfield has them in stock but they are expensive
and more difficult to install. But they will reward you
with better sound and no interference or static.
Another advantage is that you may switch quickly back
to listen to fm radio for traffic/weather reports without
reinstalling your antenna. In all the Itrip is good for
quick installations and inexpensive budgets for those of you who have already blown your budget on a new ipod.
If your more serious about your audio and have no need for
a portable solution, there are better ways out there.
Enjoy your ipod......
G
This applies to all fm transmitters.
Enjoy
George
I have also had some difficulty with these FM transmitters.
Where I live (NY) there is a transmitter on every channel
on the fm dial. It is nearly impossible to find a clear
channel on which to transmit your audio from your ipod to
your FM receiver in your car. You will have cochannel interference and static. No doubt about it. People in rural areas with less transmitters on the FM band will have reduced static and interference problems.
I solved my problem by removing my antenna from the outside of the car.
I have a VW GTI and it was easy for me to remove,unscrew it and reduce my radio's sensitivity. In this way you reduce cochannel interference. And with the itrip transmitter so close to the radio, The FM capture effect will lock you onto the itrip's signal and give you clear reception.
If it is easy for you to do, Try this and see if it helps.
The nest best thing is a hard wired connection.
Crutchfield has them in stock but they are expensive
and more difficult to install. But they will reward you
with better sound and no interference or static.
Another advantage is that you may switch quickly back
to listen to fm radio for traffic/weather reports without
reinstalling your antenna. In all the Itrip is good for
quick installations and inexpensive budgets for those of you who have already blown your budget on a new ipod.
If your more serious about your audio and have no need for
a portable solution, there are better ways out there.
Enjoy your ipod......
G