Date:         Mon, 19 Jun 2006 13:14:02 -0500
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@RCN.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@RCN.COM>
Subject:      Re: Ipod FM transmitters  ( LVC)
Comments: To: joe trussell <vanagongl@HOTMAIL.COM>
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Joe,

About 1 1/2 years ago we bought a device of this type for our daughter.
It's the Belkin Tunebase FM for the Ipod Mini. She seems to use it
happily in her Cher*kee. It plugs into the lighter socket and holds the
Ipod in a socket on a stalk; charges the Ipod as well as broadcasts on a
frequency selected on a digital display. Her present Ipod nano also
works in the socket, tho it sits in there a little skewed. Sometimes
while traveling cross-country it is necessary to change frequencies
depending on the local radio stations.
On a recent trip in my GL it also worked quite well, transmitting to my
$80 Aiwa. Note that I have replaced the loose and poorly mounted stock
lighter socket with a more sturdy one from FLAPS. YMMV
The Belkin was about $80 then, from B&H Photo in NYC. I believe there
are various other brands available now.

Larry A.


joe trussell wrote:

> Happy Monday,
>
> Hope the Dads out there had a good Father's Day.
>
> We went camping up at Rocky Mountain National park and I actually
> PASSED a
> Taurus going UP a canyon road. God Bless Fuji Heavy Industries and their
> remarkable Subaru 2.2 engine.
>
> I was lucky enough to receive a decorated beer coozie from my daughter
> (best
> gift ever) and an Ipod from my wife.
>
> I know there's been talk on the list of the best stereos to buy,
> interfaces,
> etc. but I'm on a tight budget at the moment and am wondering if
> anybody has
> any input, good or bad, regarding Ipod FM transmitters? There's a lot of
> info out there both pro and con, but a lot of it seems to be
> vehicle-specific.
>
> Thanks,
> Joe T.
>
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