Radio Broadcast unit for Orbit?

[mforster1980]

Hi,

I was wondering if there is such a device that allows you to tune into a radio frequency and receive your mp3 / wma music broadcast over. It would be handy for the car. I know its really creating a pirate radio station but the Apple Ipod's have the technology.

Thanks
Michael.

[mikealder]

You can do this, you will need the mini-USB to 3,5MM addaptor cable (search the forum, it is listed in many places within the Artemis section) then get an FM Transmitter, they were made legal for use in the UK at the begining of last December. In use they are not perfect with signal loss/ other stations bleeding into what you are listening to - PC World for a legal device or E-bay and take a chance - Mike

[doublehard]

Can anyone find a reason why this (http://www.shoppingcentre.net/shop/nano-audio-transmitter-p-3746.html) wouldn't work as it seems like the perfect thing to do this. FM transmitter that connects via mini usb.

[Samson711]

I don't know where you can check this, but many countries changed their laws affecting "illegal Radio Stations". In Germany for example the FM Transmitters are legal by now, as long as they don't radio over more than say 10 metres.

[victoradjei]

Can anyone find a reason why this (http://www.shoppingcentre.net/shop/nano-audio-transmitter-p-3746.html) wouldn't work as it seems like the perfect thing to do this. FM transmitter that connects via mini usb.

Remember we still need the pins to match the proprietry HTC mini USB :D

[doublehard]

Remember we still need the pins to match the proprietry HTC mini USB :D

I don't suppose there is any way of knowing this without actually buying one is there? I don't fancy spending £30 if it won't work:confused: .

[UKenGB]

Remember we still need the pins to match the proprietry HTC mini USB :D

I've heard this before, but I use the same USB cable and charger for my Orbit as for my RAZR V3 and they both seem to work correctly (i.e. they charge and sync to Wintel AND mac).

What exactly is the difference? Isn't USB a standard, there should be no variation.

[victoradjei]

I've heard this before, but I use the same USB cable and charger for my Orbit as for my RAZR V3 and they both seem to work correctly (i.e. they charge and sync to Wintel AND mac).

What exactly is the difference? Isn't USB a standard, there should be no variation.

My caution was about the fm radio. If this was true for the fm radio, we could all listen via speakr phone using "any sync/charge cable at all" :eek:

[UKenGB]

Isn't that more to do with the way the orbit/Artemis implement its FM aerial rather than any differences in the USB pinouts?