Date:         Mon, 19 Jun 2006 11:29:55 -0700
Reply-To:     Bruce Nadig <motorbruce@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bruce Nadig <motorbruce@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Ipod FM transmitters
Comments: To: vanagongl@HOTMAIL.COM
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Joe,

I have an iPod, a Vanagon, an FM transmitter, and a cassette adaptor.

I prefer the cassette adaptor for using my iPod in my Vanagon. It is
convenient, the sound is pretty good, and it is an inexpensive solution
(assuming that your head unit has a cassette player).

A friend gave me an FM transmitter for my birthday about 1½ years ago. While
it works well, when possible I prefer to use the cassette adaptor. The
quality of the sound seems to be better using the cassette adaptor method.
However, there are times, such as in rental cars, that the cassette adaptor
just isn't an option. For these occasions, the FM transmitter is a good
solution.

The transmitter I have runs off the iPod for power. This frees up the 12v
power source for things such as my portable GPS. I don't remember what brand
of transmitter I have, but if you drop me a line I can take a look for you.

It comes down to this: if you have a cassette player in your Vanagon, I
highly recommend the cassette adaptor. If you will be using the iPod in a
vehicle without cassette, the transmitter is the way to go. Of course,
because the cassette adaptor is so inexpensive, it is always easy to carry
both just in case.

Cheers,
Bruce
motorbruce

>From: joe trussell <vanagongl@HOTMAIL.COM>
>Reply-To: joe trussell <vanagongl@HOTMAIL.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Ipod FM transmitters
>Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 17:10:36 +0000
>
>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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