MP3 FM Transmitter

Those of us who collect music have grown to really appreciate our MP3 players. Today’s MP3 players can hold up to 8,000 songs and their diminutive size coupled with improved stereo ear-bud headphones permit music enjoyment practically everywhere the listener goes. That is, he alone can enjoy the music. However, if you are in your car and want to share your songs with friends, what can you do? Some newer makes of cars have jacks to allow connection of your MP3 player to the car stereo system, but many cars do not have that luxury. Again the query of what can you do? The answer comes in the form of the MP3 FM transmitter.

If your car does not have a tape deck or line input jack you can now use an FM transmitter to listen through your car stereo to your thousands of favorite songs recorded on your MP3 player. Their function is relatively simple. The FM transmitter plugs into the headphone jack on the MP3 player. The transmitter is also connected to DC power by way of your car’s power outlet or cigarette lighter.

Some transmitters have a preprogrammed frequency that require you to tune the car’s FM stereo receiver to that particular frequency in order to hear the music from you MP3 player. That works well in most areas of the country, but in larger metropolitan areas there may be interference from an existing radio station broadcasting near the preprogrammed frequency. To overcome that, manufacturers have developed an MP3 FM transmitter that is tunable to any available frequency between 88.1 and 107.9 MHz.

You many have to position the FM transmitter close to the radio receiver depending on the strength of signal transmitted. The lower price units do not have a signal as good as the more expensive models do.

Once the FM transmitter is connected to the power outlet and the unit is turned to the on position, tune the car FM stereo receiver to the same frequency that is used by the FM transmitter. At this point all that remains is to punch the play button on the MP3 player and you can settle back with your friends and enjoy all your favorite songs from your MP3 player.

There are universal FM transmitters that are designed to be compatible with all MP3 players and iPods.  And there are some that are made just for particular brands of MP3 players and the iPod. Some of the transmitters are capable of recharging the iPod or MP3 player while plugged into the DC power outlet.

In case some of you are wondering, it is possible to use an MP3 FM transmitter in your home also. Some FM transmitters are battery powered with mobile power cord adapters so that they can be used with homebound stereo systems as well as car stereos.

Now it is easy and affordable to share your favorite downloads with others while driving down the road. Connect your MP3 to an MP3 FM transmitter and enjoy tons of tunes for your next long distance trip.