LAC Using an FM Transmitter/MP3 Player: BAD!

[Kenneth Keith]

That reminds me.  I should mention that the Tunecast FM transmitter
that I have only has like 4 different frequencies that you can set it
to.  It runs on a couple of AA batteries.  I'm sure it's at the bottom
of the range of what's available, and I hadn't planned on getting one
if they weren't offered for basically free.

I also got a black (like my Nano) silicone case that was rebated for
the full price.  It's all cheap stuff, but with the iPod Nano being
recently released so the prices were pretty much the same everywhere,
I tried to make the deal sweeter for myself with two extra freebies,
free engraving, and few-dollars-cheaper price from Macmall.com.  So
far I love my iPod Nano, especially at the gym, altho' I wouldn't mind
it if the charge lasted a little longer than it does, not that it's
really a problem.

Cheers,

Ken

On 3/8/06, Alex Kowalski <hypereutectic1 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I have the feeling that it's hit-or-miss with these FM transmitters.  The
> one in the Lexar player seems to have adequate signal strength, at least
> with the headphones as the antenna on my Rothenberg.  I've also used it in
> my parents' Dodge Intrepid and the signal was good there, too.  But be aware
> that as you drive from place to place you will have to let the unit
> periodically scan for a new frequency as you traverse the coverage areas of
> various radio stations.  If you sashay into an area with a strong station
> that's competing with the little transmitter, the little one loses pretty
> quickly.  At least the Lexar can do this automatically -- it scans the
> entire FM frequency range or you can set it to any frequency on the dial
> manually with a few button presses. <snip>