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Best iPhone FM Transmitter & Car Kit?

What is the best iPhone FM Transmitter & Car Kit? I am looking at one that has the least amount of interference
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DodgerKing
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I was out looking around at retail store prices of some of these transmitters. I think the better option for me is to get a new car stereo. They have some for around $100 with both an auxiliary port and a USB port. I can use the auxiliary for my XM MyFi and the USB for my iPhone. I would end up getting a better signal with both and have a better radio as well.
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thowe21
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I was out looking around at retail store prices of some of these transmitters. I think the better option for me is to get a new car stereo. They have some for around $100 with both an auxiliary port and a USB port. I can use the auxiliary for my XM MyFi and the USB for my iPhone. I would end up getting a better signal with both and have a better radio as well.
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That's the best choice I believe. I went through a couple FM Transmittors living in L.A. and it's just not worth it. Constantly was changing frequencies, it had AM station quality sound and just wasn't worth the hassle. Ended up getting a new stereo myself. You can go with either an Auxiliary Port and control from your iPhone, or a USB jack if your stereo is iPhone compatible (I would double check on this, a lot are "iPod" compatible, few are "iPhone" compatible) or you can get one with stereo bluetooth and take advantage of the new feature in fw 3.0. Either way is a lot better than an FM Transmitter.
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DodgerKing
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thowe21 said:
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That's the best choice I believe. I went through a couple FM Transmittors living in L.A. and it's just not worth it. Constantly was changing frequencies, it had AM station quality sound and just wasn't worth the hassle. Ended up getting a new stereo myself. You can go with either an Auxiliary Port and control from your iPhone, or a USB jack if your stereo is iPhone compatible (I would double check on this, a lot are "iPod" compatible, few are "iPhone" compatible) or you can get one with stereo bluetooth and take advantage of the new feature in fw 3.0. Either way is a lot better than an FM Transmitter.
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All of those I was looking at said iPod/iPhone compatible.

Is stereo bluetooth as good as USB and/or Axillary?

The other issue is the stereo console in my truck. The space is huge and the stereo is small. I would need to look into getting some sort of facing to cover the huge gap that will be left.
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I have never found an FM Transmitter that worked well. The frequencies never stays clear enough. Frequently I drive 60+ miles each way to work. There are just to many stations.

The new radio option is the one I would chose. Often then a radio is is iPod or Bluetooth capatible, you need to buy an optional component.
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DodgerKing
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I was particularly looking at the KD-HDR50
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thowe21
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All of those I was looking at said iPod/iPhone compatible.

Is stereo bluetooth as good as USB and/or Axillary?

The other issue is the stereo console in my truck. The space is huge and the stereo is small. I would need to look into getting some sort of facing to cover the huge gap that will be left.
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I would choose any wired connection (USB/Auxillary) over a wireless connection if you could, but stereo bluetooth is just a convienent means for less wiring. I haven't tried stereo bluetooth cause my 2G iPhone doesn't have the chipset for it. Just makes me want to upgrade even more to the 3GS.
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thowe21
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I was particularly looking at the KD-HDR50
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Looks like a decent system, although you'll want to get the iPod connection accessory so it will run you a little more scratch.
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DodgerKing
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thowe21 said:
Looks like a decent system, although you'll want to get the iPod connection accessory so it will run you a little more scratch.
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The only thing I will need is the mounting accessory. The stereo has a USB port already and I have about 5 iPod/iPhone USB cords lying around.
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Song Name Game Part 3!

Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!

So let the game continue!

The last song was added by Bobby who posted...

One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters

CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!

Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game

Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.

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Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow

Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

Another example:

Ride the Lightning -- Metallica

Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne


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An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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The Diplomat (Netflix)

Starting a thread klang !

After an amazing first 2 seasons and an 8 episode 3rd season still coming this year, season 4 has now been greenlit.

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Finished season 3 last night. Still one of my favorite shows.

Anyone else wonder if there might be something else going on with Callum? Seems to me he has too much access to Russian intelligence.
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One episode into season 4 that dropped today...

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Renewed for season 5.
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Finished 4 last night. Great stuff.

They do like to end each season with a Bang!
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Finished 4 last night. Great stuff.

They do like to end each season with a Bang!
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Great ending, but it ran in circles most of the season.
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Hopper 3 with Hopper plus internet connection problems

Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?
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Almighty1
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mheisen said:
Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?
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I have a DISH Hopper 3 (Software H713) with Hopper Plus (Software P15403). I have not tried streaming services but I primarily watch TVB Jadeworld international package which is only available by streaming and when I have an issue, I usually have to go to a non-streaming satellite channel first before the streaming channels will work again. What software versions do you have and what is the error message if any are showing on your screen? or is that Dish downloading logo just stuck and never finishes?
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I have a DISH Hopper 3 (Software H713) with Hopper Plus (Software P15403). I have not tried streaming services but I primarily watch TVB Jadeworld international package which is only available by streaming and when I have an issue, I usually have to go to a non-streaming satellite channel first before the streaming channels will work again. What software versions do you have and what is the error message if any are showing on your screen? or is that Dish downloading logo just stuck and never finishes?
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I'm on H713 on the Hopper and P15403 on the Hopper Plus. It shows internet connection issues and doesn't finish loading the various services. I see the "loading circle going around. Sometimes I get a message saying that the service is having trouble loading my content and to check the internet connection.
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I'm on H713 on the Hopper and P15403 on the Hopper Plus. It shows internet connection issues and doesn't finish loading the various services. I see the "loading circle going around. Sometimes I get a message saying that the service is having trouble loading my content and to check the internet connection.
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Did it ever work correctly before? Hard to say what the problem is. Usually for streaming, it will show the Dish logo with lines sweeping down to show downloading, never seen the circle issue. Did you try a manual reboot, red button reset, power cord unplug/replug to see if it makes a difference.
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Almighty1 said:
Did it ever work correctly before? Hard to say what the problem is. Usually for streaming, it will show the Dish logo with lines sweeping down to show downloading, never seen the circle issue. Did you try a manual reboot, red button reset, power cord unplug/replug to see if it makes a difference.
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Might be worth just to ditch the hopper plus. No issues here on h713
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mheisen said:
Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?
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Buy a roku and dump the hopper plus you'll be better off. If you have a smart tv you don't need either one. No hopper plus here and no issues!!!
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