iStuff AutoScan FM Transmitter for iPods and MP3 Players and Mobile Phones

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Product Features:

• Free Sony Ericsson 3.5mm adapter with the iStuff iCast AutoScan FM Transmitter from iWorld
• Power Supply: 1.5V AAA battery or 12V car power supply (both included)
• Frequency Range: 88.1 ~ 107.9 Mhz (199 Channels)
• FM transmitter compatible with all iPods, MP3 players and other portable audio devices
• AutoScan function on the FM transmitter automatically finds the clearest signal

Customer Reviews:

• 
  2008-07-14
  By Mr. BB Shah, London, England
  The transmitter works really well if you're using it with a radio or hifi because you can sit it near the device and other radio stations won't interfere with it.
  
  But in the car it's a whole different story. Interference is way too common. I had to put it on the back seat (highly impractical) for it to work /some/ of the time. Disappointed it didn't work as well as I'd hoped.
  
  If you want it for the car you're probably better of investing in a headunit for both performance and sound quality.
  
  
• 
  2008-07-15
  By Mr. Ian Thomas, Cambridge, UK
  I wasn't expecting too much from this product given it's one of the cheapest FM transmitters going. However, after using it for a few days with my iPod Nano, I can confirm it really is a top performer.
  
  Hold down the autoscan button to set the scan going. It very quickly acquires 4 frequencies it thinks are free of other broadcasts and stores them as presets for easy access. Tune your car radio into the first preset and away you go. As you're driving along, you will come into range of different transmitters and pick up other broadcasts which might clash with your own signal. Just click the autoscan button to flick over to the next preset it already found, match it on your car radio and the interference is gone.
  
  Sound quality is as good as I've heard from one of these devices. Nice bass and treble response, excellent signal strength when plugged into the cigarette lighter (as loud as a normal broadcast), and so far no interference. I'd recommend you turn off 'sound check' on your ipod as it's a bit quiet with it turned on (the same with all transmitters).
  
  As it uses a standard headphone connector, you're not tied to an iPod either - any MP3 player will work.
  
  You will really struggle to find a transmitter that's easier to use or better value. 5 stars!
  
  
• 
  2008-08-03
  By A. Milne,
  A fantastic FM transmitter. I've been using this whilst driving around the UK to transmit from an MP3 to a generic Volvo radio. In my car, the radio aerial is at the rear and I have the transmitter sat loose on the passenger front seat with the MP3 player; this works fine. A couple of tips when using this transmitter:
  
  (1) I've found it works best when powered from the 12V cig lighter of the car. When powered from the AA cell it doesn't have sufficient power for a clear FM signal.
  
  (2) Don't use the autoscan, instead tune it to a frequency you've found to be empty as you travel around. I found 107.9MHz is best around the UK. I don't think 107.9MHz gets used by any radio stations in the UK.
  
  (3) Extra tip: up the volume on your MP3 to give maximum power to the transmitter. Don't over do the volume or else you'll overload the transmitter and distort your FM signal.
  
  I've tried other FM transmitters and they've been poor compared to this one; I'm glad I paid the extra for this better product.
  
  PS Please don't pollute the airwaves with these FM transmitters. Only transmit on a frequency you know is empty to avoid interfering with others listening to their favourite station.
  
  
• 
  2008-08-07
  By S. Hooper, Swansea, Wales, UK
  I was initially pleased with the icast transmitter, using it at home to play MP3s on the PC through a separates system, without the need for wires trailing across the floor.
  
  The high-pitched whistle which comes and goes with the peaks in volume becomes tiring and irritating. I would imagine it is less noticeable through a car stereo, where the background noise is greater.
  
  Assuming it's not a problem confined to my unit, this apparent design flaw makes it difficult to recommend.
  
  
• 
  2008-08-27
  By R. JOINT,
  This worked well for the first 6 months of its life and then gave up the ghost. Perhaps a few of the rave reviewers of this product will find a similar story. Returned the item to the manufacturer/distributor but no reply.