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Old July 28th 05, 10:57 PM
Art Clemons
 
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jrjacob wrote:

I just moved to Chicago and have found that there are no longer any
decent frequencies for my wireless FM modulator (sold through XM radio)
as the modulator only allows me to use one of 8 frequencies (88 or 107
.1, .3, .5, or .7).


Having lived in Chicago, may I suggest you pick out a frequency and see
which one works best while producing a stronger signal that what is
received on the frequencies you have available. Unless your FM receiver is
subject to overload, the FM modulator should produce enough of a signal for
you to produce a big enough dB difference that the modulator signal
captures the FM receiver.


One other approach if your lease is retro enough to have a tape player is to
find one of the formerly common adapters with a plug and plug that into the
XM receiver. Most XM receivers I've seen have audio available through a
common 1/8 inch stereo jack, meaning that any matching audio technique will
work. You also may have jacks on the radio in the car which would allow a
straight audio connection.