http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ OEM Interface Forum: Forum: Wired FM Modulators With or Without RDS - Recent Topics en Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:22:28 +0000 http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/wired-fm-modulator-problems#post-620 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:04:40 +0000 omaha 620@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>i just recently bought a wired fm modulator for my zune.....i hooked everything up(bolted the ground to metal) at first i attached the power to my decks power but it got bad sound quality, so i thought it was lack of power...i then attached the power to the fuse relay box, which my amp and subs are hooked up to...and its still buzzing! its horrible on acoustic songs and softer songs...i am using a high quality cable from the modulator to my zune so its not that....im thinking it might be that my car doesnt get very good radio reception...but i thought these things were supposed to input it directly into the radio....someone please help me!!!they want me to drive to where i bought it to get it checked out which is 200 miles away,, with gas prices thats just not possible,thanks anyone who helps </p> http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/hertz-prestige-collection-1#post-708 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 10:16:19 +0000 pinnki 708@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>Hertz Prestige Collection?<br /> I am a vehicle enthusiast and am very happy to finally find a car rental company that says that they will guarantee you a specific make and model for the prestige collection (which is something I have wanted for a long time)...</p> <p>I would like to know if this is legit. Also, please tell me if these prestige collection vehicles are scaled down with no options or equipment. </p> http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/can-ipod-car-adapters-really-cause-cancer#post-896 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:13:32 +0000 frank1 896@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>I got a radio installed in my car with an ipod cable running through the glove compartment and there was a warning tag on the cable that said it contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects and the user should wash his or her hands after each use. Are the risks of getting cancer from this type of product really that serious and should I worry about it? I think it might get annoying reminding myself to wash my hands after every car ride </p> http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/wired-fm-modulator-problems-1#post-707 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 10:12:17 +0000 pinnki 707@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>i just recently bought a wired fm modulator for my zune.....i hooked everything up(bolted the ground to metal) at first i attached the power to my decks power but it got bad sound quality, so i thought it was lack of power...i then attached the power to the fuse relay box, which my amp and subs are hooked up to...and its still buzzing! its horrible on acoustic songs and softer songs...i am using a high quality cable from the modulator to my zune so its not that....im thinking it might be that my car doesnt get very good radio reception...but i thought these things were supposed to input it directly into the radio....someone please help me!!!they want me to drive to where i bought it to get it checked out which is 200 miles away,, with gas prices thats just not possible,thanks anyone who helps<br /> i just recently bought a wired fm modulator for my zune.....i hooked everything up(bolted the ground to metal) at first i attached the power to my decks power but it got bad sound quality, so i thought it was lack of power...i then attached the power to the fuse relay box, which my amp and subs are hooked up to...and its still buzzing! its horrible on acoustic songs and softer songs...i am using a high quality cable from the modulator to my zune so its not that....im thinking it might be that my car doesnt get very good radio reception...but i thought these things were supposed to input it directly into the radio....someone please help me!!!they want me to drive to where i bought it to get it checked out which is 200 miles away,, with gas prices thats just not possible,thanks anyone who helps </p> http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/can-sony-dream-system-dav-fx-500-play-hd-dvds-1#post-709 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 10:20:29 +0000 pinnki 709@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>it has a HDMI plug and also my sony 50in projection TV has one too...so can i play HD dvds on it? here is the link to get more info </p> http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/where-can-i-get-the-cheapest-fm-modulator-for-cars-in-delhiand-for-how-much#post-623 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:07:58 +0000 omaha 623@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>Where can i get the cheapest fm modulator for cars in delhi?and for how much? </p> http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/how-to-make-my-car-mp3-player-with-fm-modulator-works-in-my-car#post-622 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:06:51 +0000 omaha 622@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>Hey guys, i bought a car mp3 player with fm modulator but it doesn't work in my car when i pulg it into the cigarette lighter! The brand of my car mp3 receiver is kenwood and the modulator is 'i-mobile'! </p> http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/2004-g35x-fm-modulator-or-ipod-problems#post-621 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:05:54 +0000 omaha 621@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>I have a g35 and I cant get the bose audio to take to the modulator. I have tried two different ones and all have a signal but nothing will come through the audio system when the ipod is playing, two guys I work with are havin the same problem, any help is good help!!!!!! </p> http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/ipod-car-adapter-ford#post-603 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:14:54 +0000 omaha 603@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>I'm looking to get a wired adapter to attache my iPod to my factory deck in a 2003 ford escape w/ in-dash 6 CD. Anyone know of an option that works? I've heard conflicting ideas on the subject </p> http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/hertz-prestige-collection#post-516 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:49:15 +0000 faceboy 516@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>I am a vehicle enthusiast and am very happy to finally find a car rental company that says that they will guarantee you a specific make and model for the prestige collection (which is something I have wanted for a long time)...</p> <p>I would like to know if this is legit. Also, please tell me if these prestige collection vehicles are scaled down with no options or equipment. </p> http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/ipod-car-adapter-question#post-515 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:47:20 +0000 faceboy 515@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>My daughter is getting an iPod for Christmas and I want to get her a car adapter kit. Can you tell me anything I need to look out for? Features? Problems? Thanks so much. </p> http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/can-i-connect-my-mp3-player-to-my-car-stereo-using-the-bus-audio-in#post-360 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:21:31 +0000 jenith 360@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>I have a Sony xplod CDX-FW500 stereo and I am thinking that I can use the BUS Audio in jacks, right? Here is the link for the operating manual if you would like to see the other options: </p> http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/wired-fm-modulator-that-doesnt-obliterate-radio-signal#post-457 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:19:35 +0000 banu 457@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>Has anyone found an FM Modulator that can be left on even when listening to another station? All the ones I've used seem to pump out so much juice that the radio is useless when the modulator is turned on.</p> <p>I'd like to be able to leave it on and just select that preset when I want it as the input source. </p> http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/does-a-wired-fm-modulator-produce-good-sound-quality-1#post-447 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:16:29 +0000 fir 447@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>I'm thinking about this one: <a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9027117&#38;type=product&#38;id=1218009788629" rel="nofollow">http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9027117&#38;type=product&#38;id=1218009788629</a><br /> and just want to know if it will produce better sound quality than an fm transmitter. I'm looking to listen to my ipod over the car stereo. Also, would it be hard to install or should I get someone at Best Buy to install it for me? </p> http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/how-to-listen-to-my-ipod-in-my-car-through-aux-input#post-363 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:27:00 +0000 jenith 363@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>My car has an AUX input, does that help at all? I hate FM transmitters and my car doesn't have a cassette deck.</p> <p>Steeved said "See if your car radio as an auxiliary input, if it does then just get a cord." here: <a href="http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;..." rel="nofollow">http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...</a></p> <p>My old car had a cassette deck and in terms of music, life was beautiful and easy back then. Then my car died, and I got a new one... ANYWAYS, my friend has the iTrip and her music sounds like AM radio, lol.</p> <p>HELP! I spent so much on the effin iPod to not listen to it while driving, that's when I enjoy music the most. </p> http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/can-sony-dream-system-dav-fx-500-play-hd-dvds#post-364 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:41:53 +0000 jenith 364@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>it has a HDMI plug and also my sony 50in projection TV has one too...so can i play HD dvds on it? here is the link to get more info. </p> http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/automatic-car-antenna-and-other-question#post-359 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:19:27 +0000 jenith 359@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>Two things. Short and simple. My grandmother has a Chrysler Concorde, and an automatic radio antenna. How come it goes down all the way sometimes and other times it only goes down partially? Also, is there a 2003 model Chevy Impala with automatic antenna or is it just for the cops? </p> http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/car-kit-fm-transmitter-is-it-any-good#post-362 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:25:11 +0000 jenith 362@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>I was wondering whether to buy cd changer or one "FM Transmitter" as it's really cheap deal...</p> <p>So my question is, did any1 tried them? are they with good quality (like mp3 CD)?? </p> http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/hard-wired-fm-modulator#post-376 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:45:14 +0000 zeldasmith 376@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>I want to play my ipod in the car. Ive tried iRock and iTrip, and neither came in well. </p> http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/can-i-connect-my-mp3-player-to-my-car-stereo-using-the-bus-audio-in-1#post-361 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:23:15 +0000 jenith 361@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>I have a Sony xplod CDX-FW500 stereo and I am thinking that I can use the BUS Audio in jacks, right? Here is the link for the operating manual if you would like to see the other options: </p> http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/mariah-carey-vs-celine-dion#post-358 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:16:39 +0000 jenith 358@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>I know mariah is more body-wise than celine,but I wanna know who's more talented as a singer. </p> http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/when-should-i-watch-meteor-raintaiwanese-drama#post-357 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:07:46 +0000 jenith 357@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>Should I watch Meteor Rain after Meteor Garden? Or Meteor Garden II? Does it matter? </p> http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/different-types-of-codec#post-316 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:58:30 +0000 victor86 316@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>what are different types of CODEC that can be used to rip the music? How they are different from each other? </p> http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/good-fm-transmitter#post-47 Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:07:52 +0000 jophetm 47@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>I'm looking for a good FM transmitter. CNET likes the iRiver AFT-100. Does anyone know if it is good or have other recommendations? I would prefer one less than $75. </p> http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/classic-country-1290-to-conduct-dx-test#post-263 Fri, 15 May 2009 04:31:06 +0000 jillu1987 263@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>Jim Pogue (KH2AR@comcast.net) the IRCA/NRC Joint BCB DX Test Coordinator has strunk again.</p> <p>WIRL 1290 kHz Peoria, IL DX Test<br /> Date: Sunday morning (late Saturday night), Oct. 21, 2007. Time: 2 – 4 a.m. Central Time. 5,000 watts using their normal daytime pattern. Programming will consist of voice IDs, Morse code, 1,000 Hz tones and regular format Classic Country music. Reception reports may be sent to Wayne R. Miller, Chief Engineer, WIRL Radio, 331 Fulton, Suite 1200, Peoria, IL 61602. The station will accept recordings by e-mail or on disk (.mp3 or .wav OK but no cassettes please). Address for e-mail reports is <a href="mailto:wrm@jmpradio.com.">wrm@jmpradio.com.</a> NOTE: All requests for verifications must be accompanied by return postage in order to receive a reply. No eQSL service is being offered for this test. Our sincere thanks to Chief Engineer Wayne Miller for agreeing to conduct this test. </p> http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/how-2-connect-my-mp3-player-with-my-car-amplifier#post-272 Fri, 15 May 2009 04:38:48 +0000 jillu1987 272@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>I ran a 1/8" cable to a stereo 1/8" splitter. Ran one side of the spliiter to an FM modulator (much better than an FM transmitter as there is NO interference) wired between my radio and antenna. Then the other side of the splitter went to a 1/8" to RCA cable to my amp.</p> <p>I keep the volume on my radio at full and use the MP3 player for volume control.<br /> <a href="http://www.crutchfield.com/S-9oDEWuNVIo6..." rel="nofollow">http://www.crutchfield.com/S-9oDEWuNVIo6...</a> </p> http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/npr-still-crying-over-fm-modulators#post-271 Fri, 15 May 2009 04:37:41 +0000 jillu1987 271@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>In fact, NPR believes that the issue is even worse and has asked the FCC to take steps to remove non-compliant devices from the streets.</p> <p>A refreshing change (at least from the NAB-fueled whining over the FM modulators), NPR is calling into question all wireless FM modulators - from iPods, Satellite Radio, and other devices - and is asking for a review of the certification process.</p> <p>CEA spokeswoman Meghan Henning said that "XM and Sirius had their FM modulators redesigned and re-certified," by the FCC, and would support a "rational and reasonable approach of ensuring compliance on an ongoing basis rather than recalling products already in the retail chain."</p> <p>I would tend to agree. I can understand NPR's frustration (especially since many affiliates broadcast on 88.1 - the most common default FM transmitter setting), but a mass recall is simply not the solution </p> http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/help-with-installation-of-audiovox-fm-modulator#post-270 Fri, 15 May 2009 04:36:51 +0000 jillu1987 270@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>I have a 98 ML 320, the long story short is that I do not know where to get the power for this thing, the power says that it is +12 ACC power, its a red wire, and only has one connection, where do I put this thing </p> http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/does-a-wired-fm-modulator-produce-good-sound-quality#post-269 Fri, 15 May 2009 04:35:59 +0000 jillu1987 269@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>I'm thinking about this one: <a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?..." rel="nofollow">http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?...</a><br /> and just want to know if it will produce better sound quality than an fm transmitter. I'm looking to listen to my ipod over the car stereo. Also, would it be hard to install or should I get someone at Best Buy to install it for me? </p> http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/topic/weekend-meteor-watch#post-267 Fri, 15 May 2009 04:34:39 +0000 jillu1987 267@http://www.oem-interface.com/bbpress/ <p>From our friends at <a href="http://spaceweather.com/" rel="nofollow">http://spaceweather.com/</a> we learn that on Saturday morning, September 1st, a flurry of bright and colorful meteors might come streaming out of the constellation Auriga. The source of the shower is ancient Comet Kiess, which has laid down a trail of debris that Earth will cross this weekend. This is an irregular meteor shower which Earth encounters in varying periods of between 10 and 40 years.But will a shower really materialize? Forecasters are divided. Some expect a brief but beautiful display rivaling the Perseids. Others say the debris stream is too empty for significant fireworks. Either way, the peak is due around 11:30 UTC on Saturday morning. This timing strongly favors sky watchers in Hawaii and western parts of North America all the way from Mexico to California to Alaska. However, FM and TV DXers across the continent might be in for some meteor scatter DX as the signals heard are being reflected by meteors beyond the horizon.<br /> (Source: Mark Coady Editor, Your Reports/Listening In Magazine/ODXA) </p>