there was a discussion on here maybe two or three years ago, regarding two types of fm transmitter. I forget all the details, and don't have the emails, but I know that c crane had one of what were thought to be the two best, thus the discussion, to the best of my knowledge. I hope this is still the case.
On Thu, 15 Feb 2007, Max Robinson wrote: > I got the notice they were shipped today. I'll let you know how they work. > > Regards. > > Max. K 4 O D S. > > Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net > Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net > Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com > > To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2007 8:47 PM > Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] What's the URL? > > > very hth, they are nice folks and will mail you a catalog on tape too. > > On Wed, 14 Feb 2007, Max Robinson wrote: > >> I went there and ordered two of them. Sometimes I want to send from the >> computer to the main stereo and others from the main stereo to the >> computer >> room. >> >> Regards. >> >> Max. K 4 O D S. >> >> Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net >> Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net >> Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com >> >> To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 2:24 PM >> Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] What's the URL? >> >> >> c.crane is the company >> 1 800 522 8863 is the phone >> ccradio.com >> is the web I believe >> >> >> On Tue, 13 Feb 2007, Max Robinson wrote: >> >>> A couple of weeks ago I toured the electronics stores in BG and asked >>> about >>> FM transmitters. They didn't seem to know what I was talking about. >>> Explaining that I wanted a wireless way to send music from my computer to >>> my >>> stereo in another room didn't seem to make a dent either. What planet >>> are >>> these people from? That is why I red through this entire email with >>> great >>> interest. It contains a great deal of information except for one thing. >>> What's the URL of the site where you buy these things? >>> >>> Regards. >>> >>> Max. K 4 O D S. >>> >>> Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> Transistor site http://www.funwithtransistors.net >>> Vacuum tube site: http://www.funwithtubes.net >>> Music site: http://www.maxsmusicplace.com >>> >>> To subscribe to the fun with tubes group send an email to, >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "Rob Monitor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> To: <[email protected]> >>> Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 1:25 PM >>> Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Emailing: FM Transmitter.htm >>> >>> >>> FM Transmitter >>> >>> Radio Antennas LED Light Science More Categories... >>> New Products Web Only Orphans On Sale! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Subscribe! >>> Receive Great Deals Special Offers & More! >>> >>> FREE Catalog >>> >>> Customer Service >>> Help? >>> Placing an Order >>> Product FAQs >>> Instruction Manuals >>> Customer Testimonials >>> Contact Us >>> >>> Special Services >>> New Products >>> FREE Library >>> Register Warranty >>> Product Categories >>> Gift Certificates Products >>> Press Relations >>> Make ccrane.com your personal home page >>> Radio Noise Solutions >>> >>> About Us >>> Mission Statement >>> 30-Day Guarantee >>> Shipping Info >>> Warranty Info >>> Return Info >>> Privacy Policy >>> Contact Us >>> Job Opportunities >>> Map to Our Store >>> Our Favorite Links >>> >>> >>> Home > Radios > FM Transmitters >>> More FM Transmitters >>> a.. Delphi XM SKYFi FM Transmitter >>> a.. SKYFi FM Transmitter (Black) >>> b.. SKYFi FM Transmitter (White) >>> c.. SKYFi FM Transmitter (Silver) >>> b.. FM Transmitter >>> a.. FM Transmitter (Black) >>> b.. FM Transmitter (White) >>> c.. FM Transmitter (Silver) >>> c.. FM Transmitter Mobile Accessory Kit >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> FM TRANSMITTER >>> >>> $69.95 >>> >>> Item # FMT >>> In Stock: Usually Ships >>> Within 1 Business Day. >>> >>> >>> Make Selection: >>> Black White Silver >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Enlarge Photo >>> >>> Customer Testimonials >>> >>> Now Available in Three Colors! >>> >>> >>> Discover the freedom of sending a wireless >>> broadcast >>> of any audio (music audio, streaming audio, MP3 audio etc.) to any FM >>> radio >>> anywhere in your home, car or office! >>> >>> The FM Transmitter uses FM radio waves to send >>> sound >>> from any device you choose (as long as it has a headphone jack) to any >>> nearby radio or stereo system. The only wire you have to connect is from >>> the >>> FM Transmitter to your gear. Simple as that. And since the Transmitter >>> works >>> with any device that has a headphone jack, you can use it with CD >>> players, >>> satellite radios, and any other audio device with a headphone jack. One >>> of >>> the unsung qualities of C. Craneâ?Ts Digital FM Transmitter is its >>> extreme >>> versatility. While most people use it to send music from their computers >>> or >>> MP3 players to a nearby radio, some customers have told us how they use >>> it >>> with their guitars, portable DVD players (a lot of fun in cars), and even >>> other radios. One customer uses the FM Transmitter as a brilliant >>> solution >>> to the problem of turning the TVâ?Ts volume up too high. She simply plugs >>> the >>> FM Transmitter into her TV, and sends the audio to a small radio she >>> keeps >>> by her ear. AC adapter included, or use 2 optional â?oAAâ? batteries. >>> Our >>> FM >>> Transmitter is one of the few transmitting devices available that is FCC >>> approved. Choose any FM frequency between 88.3 MHz and 107.7 MHz. >>> Available >>> in black, white and silver. Portable, fits in the palm of your hand. >>> Weight: >>> 5.8 oz. Size 3" W x 3.5" H x 1" D. (Patent # US D483,024S) >>> >>> Vacant FM Frequency Search Tool >>> Enter your City (or Zip Code) and State to >>> find the best unused FM frequencies in your area. Using the best >>> frequencies >>> will ensure optimal performance with our FM Transmitter. >>> >>> City (or Zip Code): State: >>> >>> >>> >>> FAQ >>> Specs >>> Manual >>> Troubleshoot >>> >>> GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS DC Input Jack >>> 3.6V; center tip negative; 3.5 mm male jack >>> AC Adapter 5V 100 mA; center tip negative; >>> 5.5 cord; 2.1mm female tip >>> Audio Input cord 5; stereo >>> Patch cord 1/8 F x 2 RCA male; stereo; 1 >>> cord >>> Battery Life A fresh set of 2 AA alkaline >>> batteries last 120+ hours >>> Frequency Response 40 Hz to 16,500 Hz >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> If your question is not answered after >>> reviewing our Specifications, please E-mail your questions to >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> How far will the FM Transmitter transmit? >>> The range will vary depending on several factors. >>> >>> a.. The number of FM Stations in your area >>> b.. The quality of your FM receiver and >>> antenna >>> c.. The number of walls the signal needs >>> to >>> travel through >>> d.. The types of walls (wood, metal, sheet >>> rock, stucco, etc.) >>> Most of our customers achieve 40 - 70 feet >>> depending on their situation. If you are are having range problems, feel >>> free to contact our tech department at (707)725-9000 or send E-mail >>> inquiries to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Generally the best performance is achieved >>> with the included AC adapter. >>> >>> >>> Does the FM Transmitter broadcast in FM >>> stereo? Yes, if you are transmitting from a stereo device. >>> >>> >>> What is the Broadcast Power for the FM >>> Transmitter? 250 Micro volts at 3 meters. It is the maximum allowed by >>> the >>> FCC. >>> >>> >>> Is the FM Transmitter legal? Yes. It is >>> certified by the FCC. >>> >>> >>> What is the Audio Response of the FM >>> Transmitter? 40 Hz to 16,500 Hz >>> >>> >>> What is the battery life of the FMT? >>> 120 >>> plus hours on a fresh set of 2 AA alkaline batteries. >>> >>> >>> Can I use the FM Transmitter to transmit >>> directly off a microphone? Yes, but it must be a self-powered >>> microphone >>> (one that uses a battery to power the mic.) >>> >>> >>> Can I use rechargeable batteries in my FM >>> Transmitter? Any batteries can be used but transmitting range may not >>> be >>> as far because rechargeable batteries are generally lower voltage. >>> >>> >>> Does the Ccrane FM Transmitter use a >>> Phase >>> Lock Loop (PLL) circuit? Yes. >>> >>> >>> What is a Phase Lock Loop (PLL) circuit? >>> A Phase Lock Loop is a circuit that locks onto the frequency selected and >>> keeps the signal from jumping to other frequencies. >>> >>> >>> >>> If your question is not answered after >>> reviewing our FAQs, please E-mail your questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> This manual is in Adobe Acrobat* format. >>> The >>> text is searchable and you can print the manual at the same quality as >>> the >>> original. Adobe Acrobat Reader* version 3.0 or higher is required to view >>> this manual. If you don't already have this program installed on your >>> computer, you can download a free copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader. >>> >>> Viewing - Once you have Adobe Acrobat >>> Reader*, we suggest you save the manual to your computer as it is faster >>> and >>> easier than using the Reader through a browser window. >>> >>> To save the manuals to your computer: >>> >>> 1.. Move your cursor over the link of the >>> manual you wish to download and right click it using your mouse. >>> 2.. Select "Save Target As" or "Save Link >>> As" >>> 3.. Select the location/folder where you >>> would like to save the user manual file and click "save". >>> >>> Manual Size Download Time >>> >>> FM TRANSMITTER (BLACK) MANUAL >>> 705 KB 1:43 @ 56KBps >>> >>> >>> * Acrobat® Reader copyright© 1987-2004 >>> Adobe >>> Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe and Acrobat are >>> trademarks >>> of Adobe Systems Incorporated. >>> >>> >>> Audio is distorted Try adjusting the >>> input level on the side of the FM Transmitter. If that doesnt help, try >>> adjusting the volume of your audio source. >>> >>> >>> Will not power up with cigarette lighter >>> step down Turn down the input level knob. >>> >>> >>> No Audio >>> 1.. Verify the power on the FM >>> Transmitter, >>> your audio source and your receiver is on. >>> 2.. Try adjusting the input level on the >>> side of the FM Transmitter. If that doesnt help, try adjusting the volume >>> of >>> your audio source. >>> 3.. Check your cable and make sure it is >>> connected to the right audio source. >>> 4.. Check your frequency and make sure you >>> are tuned to the correct frequency. >>> >>> If none of the above options work, try the >>> FM Transmitter on another device. >>> >>> >>> How do I connect my FM Transmitter to my >>> computer? You can connect it directly to your computers sound card by >>> connecting to the output or headphone jack. You need to adjust the volume >>> on >>> your computer and the input level control on the FM Transmitter. You can >>> also connect the FM Transmitter to your computers speakers if they have a >>> headphone jack. >>> >>> >>> Why am I getting muffled sound or poor >>> fidelity from my FM Transmitter? The input level control on the side of >>> the FM Transmitter is probably set too high. The FM Transmitter >>> ""overloads"" easily, and this may cause muffled, harsh, and distorted >>> audio. Set the input level control so that the LED on the unit just >>> barely >>> glows or flashes, and then back it off just a little. If the gain is set >>> any >>> higher, then the LED will flash brightly or stays on. This means the unit >>> is >>> overloading. Overloading can cause poor audio quality. On the other hand >>> if >>> the level is set too low, the signal will have more noise and hash, and >>> will >>> also transmitting range. >>> >>> >>> How does the Automatic Power Off Timer >>> work? Press and hold the power button. It must be activated. It will >>> shut >>> the transmitter off in 1, 2, 4, or 8 hours selectable by you. >>> >>> >>> >>> If your question is not answered after >>> reviewing our Troubleshooting, please E-mail your questions to >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> Related Products: >>> >>> Delphi XM SKYFi FM Transmitter >>> FM Transmitter Mobile Accessory Kit >>> >>> >>> >>> Copyright © 2007 by >>> C. 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