[muglo] iPhone FM Transmitter

[Terry Genereaux]

Hi

Has anyone got a FM transmitter to work with iPhone 3G yet, I had one
that worded with m iTouch but now luck using it with my phone. I also
have a Griffin iTrip that will not work they both say (will not work
with this device)

any idea's

Thank You

Terry Genereaux
tgene...@me.com

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[Dean Danis]

Are you sure the iTrip works with the new iPhone? The web site shows compatibility with the iPod Touch, but not the iPhone.
See this support page. http://www.griffintechnology.com/articles/486

Cheers, Dean

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[Chris]

Hi Terry
I ran into the same thing. Every time I put the iPhone into one of
them (iTrip, Bose Sound Dock, even Apple's own dock!) it says "this is
not compatible with iPhone. Would you like to switch to Airplane Mode
to reduce interference?" I have done both yes and no, but the iTrip
doesn't work at all. Apparently it has something to do with items that
use the Firewire interface which the iPhone does not support AT ALL.
Even my old FW iPod charger brick doesn't work. :(
Thanks Apple! For NUTHIN.

Chris Hannon
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[Ian Royce]

I have been using my Belkin FM cradle in my car and it seems to work
fine. I get a bit of "ticking" every once in a while but otherwise
solid sound and charging. When I get close to the city I get
interference from other stations but that's nothing to do with iPhone.

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Ian Royce
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Blue Mountains ON L9Y3Z2

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[Chris]

Here's more info on the iPhone not supporting existing iPod charging
devices:

Old chargers don't work with the iPhone 3G because it no longer
supports charging via the Firewire pins (pin 19 and 30 on the dock
connector), and can only be charged via USB (pins 16, 23, 25, and
27). Virtually all car chargers charge via 12v firewire, except of
course the ones with a built-in usb port. This is because the car's
electrical system is already at 12v, so its cheaper to manufacture
firewire-based chargers, instead of using voltage regulators to
charge via USB (5v).

Currently, the only way to charge an iPhone 3G is through a charger
that uses the USB pins, which unfortunately can only be found on a
computer, wall charger, or some audio docks. Currently there is no
"fix" (aside from tearing the cable apart and soldering an in-line
voltage regulator), but apparently apple is coming out with some sort
of adapter, because it looks like all iPod car chargers have this
problem.

For more info on charging the iPhone 3G, check out this blog:
http://tzywen.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=696

Also, here is an FM Transmitter that SUPPOSEDLY works with the iPhone:
http://www.monstercable.com/productdisplay.asp?pin=4692

As well, a slightly cheaper one that works, but with the iPhone
switched to Airplane Mode:
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=31040&promoid=1015
http://www.monstercable.com/productdisplay.asp?pin=3029
"The following product will work with the iPhone, but with limited
functionality, will only charge the iPhone. When the transmitter is
connected, the iPhone will display a dialog box, that asks: would you
like to turn on the Airline mode? Select Yes to assume functionality
of the transmitter."

lc_Chris

On Jul 26, 2008, at 1:48 PM, Chris wrote:

> Hi Terry
> I ran into the same thing. Every time I put the iPhone into one of
> them (iTrip, Bose Sound Dock, even Apple's own dock!) it says "this is
> not compatible with iPhone. Would you like to switch to Airplane Mode
> to reduce interference?" I have done both yes and no, but the iTrip
> doesn't work at all. Apparently it has something to do with items that
> use the Firewire interface which the iPhone does not support AT ALL.
> Even my old FW iPod charger brick doesn't work. :(
> Thanks Apple! For NUTHIN.