Best. Modulator. Ever.
Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 9:24PM FM transmitters are the easiest way to connect an iPod to your car stereo - especially if you don't have an aux in or tape player like me. I've tried a few different models including the iTrip and the Monster iCarPlay; they work but the sound quality is sometimes "eh" and suffers from interference. I recently picked up a Kensington Digital FM Transmitter and it is a huge improvement. Almost no interference and the audio is loud and clear. It will tune to nearly any FM channel (although not 87.9, which is clear throughout most of the US) and is very easy to use with a bright, backlit LCD display indicating the frequency and 3 programmable presets.
Update: To tune to 87.9, hold down the two rightmost preset buttons. The tuning will then scroll past 107.9 and start over at 87.5, allowing you to tune to 87.9. I have no idea why this is "hidden" but it works. Sadly, it resets to 107.9 when you turn off the car, and you can't set a preset for 87.9, but it does work and the sound quality is awesome for an FM transmitter.
Reader Comments (2)
For how long did you need to hold down the two rightmost preset buttons before you were able to access 87.9? I held them down for close to 30 seconds and nothing happened. Also, have you noticed that when you press the left & right preset buttons simultaneously it displays "107" and then some sort of a battery icon appears? Do you know what that is all about? Thanks
Just hold them down while pressing the channel up/down buttons to reach 87.9 - you don't need to wait but it does take two hands to do. Not sure about the battery icon; never noticed it!