2nd Generation Audio FM Transmitter plus integrated Car Charger for the Cowon J3 with Gomadic TipExc

• Allows your Cowon J3 to transmit clear; rich audio while simultaneously powering/recharging.
• 2nd Generation version incorporates a more powerful charging circuit; better FM signal isolation and higher output for clear; rich sound
• Full FM frequency spectrum selectable (88.1 to 107.9 MHz). Advanced Digital PLL sound coding maintains stable and high quality sound
• FM Transmitter supports an effective range of over 30 feet. Works in virtually every size and shape vehicle
• Buy with confidence! Product is backed by Gomadics comprehensive lifetime warranty

This item works, but seems to be under-powered. I live in a large urban area (Houston) where the FM dial is almost completely full and, as a result, this little unit has to fight through a ton of transmissions. Given that it only has to broadcast a few feet, you'd think it'd be powerful enough to send a clear signal but it's not. Most of the time my music is accompanied by static and the volume has to be turned up very high on both my device and the radio for anything to be heard. As a comparison, I can comfortably listen to the radio on volume level 16 with the windows rolled up but, using my pmp, I need to have the volume at 30 on the device itself and around 45 on the radio.

Also, as a minor inconvenience, the display is not positioned for easy reading.

Pros: Can listen to music without being hostage to a radio or a stack of discs (5 stars)

Cons: Not powerful enough. (-1 star)

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