IML: New Radio ---- iPod? fm conversion, source???????

["Phil Brust" <pbrust@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Richard-

The existing radio in your Imperial (assuming it receives FM) can be used
without modification. The modulator, about twice the size of an iPod, has 12
volt + and - leads, a receptacle for the car's antenna cable, an output
antenna cable that plugs into your existing radio, and a lead that plugs
into your iPod. 

You preset the frequency of the modulator to an unused frequency in your
area (mine is set to 88.1) then, whenever you want to listen to your iPod,
plug in the lead from the modulator and set your car radio to your
preselected frequency. Really pretty simple.

There are also wireless FM modulators that plug into a 12v receptacle or run
on batteries. These are temperamental and subject to interference by local
stations. In some of my cars, they'll work from the passenger seat. In my
Jeep Cherokee, the wireless unit barely works when set on top the
dash...just a few inches away from the antenna. Sound quality is OK for the
audio books I usually listen to...but pretty bad for music. 

The best set-up by far, though, is with an aftermarket radio that has
auxiliary input jacks like the one in my Kubota RTV. I ran a 'RCA jack to
iPod' cord from the back of the overhead radio to the dash. I plug in the
iPod, set it in the passenger cup holder, and set the radio to "aux". The
sound is high quality and the only expense was a $12 cordset.

Crutchfield's website has lots of info on iPod connections by FM
modulator...whether hardwired or wireless.

Phil Brust




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