Audio/Video Electronics Wired up? If you have some sort of A/V modification let's hear about it here. Discussion of stock electrical problems should be done in the 'Lighting & Electrical' section.

Ipod Fm

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 11, 2010 | 11:32 PM
  #1  
beheadingkings's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Beginning Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 11
beheadingkings is on a distinguished road
Default Ipod Fm

So i recently bought an fm transmitter for my car so that i could listen to my ipod it works well at times, but theres goota be somehting i can do.
Is there any way i could attach a wire to it and run the wire outside and run up my antenna so the signal is better or anything at all? help pleaseee
 
Old Nov 12, 2010 | 07:11 AM
  #2  
CraigSnedeker's Avatar
BF Veteran
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,040
From: Sullivan County, NY
CraigSnedeker will become famous soon enoughCraigSnedeker will become famous soon enough
Default

Good question I have static problems at times to
 
Old Jan 19, 2011 | 11:26 AM
  #3  
Limeking's Avatar
Beginning Member
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 24
From: O'Fallon MO
Limeking is on a distinguished road
Default

I am sick of my modulator and bought a head unit today. Don't think there is much to be done.
 
Old Jan 19, 2011 | 06:54 PM
  #4  
blazinloud's Avatar
BF Veteran
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,333
From: Saskatoon, Canada
blazinloud is an unknown quantity at this point
Default

ya i hate those things. woulda been better off buying the cheapest deck with an aux input imo
 
Old Jan 19, 2011 | 07:00 PM
  #5  
cbr995's Avatar
Super Member
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,910
From: Titusville, FL
cbr995 will become famous soon enoughcbr995 will become famous soon enough
Default

I used one for a few minutes, and never touched it again. I hate those with a passion.
You're better off getting an aftermarket deck with the iPod adapter built in.
 
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 02:17 PM
  #6  
radiokid's Avatar
New Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 81
From: East Coast
radiokid is on a distinguished road
Default

I found out that most of the ipod transmitters have a small built in antenna, you may remove the casing and solder a wire on the built in antenna, the proper length for the FM broadcast band is 3 feet for a 1/4 wavelength 468 divided by the frequency. you may also take 3 feet of small wire and coil around a pencil.

you may also place the transmitter in the dash near the radio for improved reception.

If you need help feel free to post here I will reply.
 
Old Jan 20, 2011 | 07:43 PM
  #7  
GMJim3687's Avatar
Beginning Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 24
GMJim3687 is on a distinguished road
Default

Wireless Fm Transmitters are horrible.. honestly you are better off removing the antenna then trying to run something to it....try and find yourself a wired fm transmitter...along with sirius and xm radio. the FCC. made manufactures dumb down their transmission strength... because uncensored material is being openly brodcasted through the airwaves....this is why now you need to have a direct line to the radio via AUX port or running through the antenna wire in the back of the radio... i would honestly suggest the IS77 made by isimple....
 
Old Jan 21, 2011 | 12:08 PM
  #8  
Limeking's Avatar
Beginning Member
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 24
From: O'Fallon MO
Limeking is on a distinguished road
Default

My new hu should be here any day. Ordered Pioneer deh 3200ub. Plain jane compared to my other hu but works with steering wheel controls and plays my ipod. Wish they still sold hu with front and rear usb like the 510 ub in my Rubicon
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
94blueknight
Audio/Video Electronics
11
Feb 15, 2008 05:38 AM
nocluejimbo
Audio/Video Electronics
17
Aug 6, 2007 02:56 PM
03blazer
Audio/Video Electronics
4
Jul 30, 2007 08:07 PM
kaps
Audio/Video Electronics
2
Dec 24, 2006 05:47 AM
brad
Audio/Video Electronics
3
Sep 2, 2005 01:47 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:17 PM.