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$69.95
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FMT
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Discontinued
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| NOTICE: The Digital FM Transmitter has been replaced with the new FM Transmitter-2. Our new transmitter broadcasts even cleaner audio with higher fidelity and at a lower price. |
Discover the freedom of sending a wireless broadcast of any audio (music audio, streaming audio, MP3 audio etc.) to any FM radio anywhere in your home, car or office! The FM Transmitter uses FM radio waves to send sound from any device you choose to any nearby radio or stereo system. The only wire you have to connect is from the FM Transmitter to the headphone jack. Simple as that. And since the Transmitter works with any device that has a headphone jack, you can use it with your iPhone, WiFi internet radio and even satellite radio. One of the unsung qualities of C. Crane’s Digital FM Transmitter is its extreme versatility. While most people use it to send music from their computers or MP3 players to a nearby radio, some customers have told us how they use it with their guitars, portable DVD players or iPod (a lot of fun in cars), and even other radios. It is perhaps the only FM Transmitter with adjustable audio input so it can handle virtually any level of audio input. The side mount thumbwheel allows you to adjust the input for perfect quality and an LED indicator for overload. One customer told us she plugs the FM Transmitter into her TV, and sends the audio to a small radio she keeps by her ear. Many health clubs use it to broadcast music to motivate workout routines. AC adapter included, or use 2 optional "AA" batteries. Our FM Transmitter is one of the few transmitting devices available that is FCC compliant. Choose any FM frequency between 88.3 MHz and 107.7 MHz. Portable, fits in the palm of your hand. Weight: 5.8 oz. Size 3" W x 3.5" H x 1" D. (Patent # US D483,024S) |
The range will vary depending on several factors. - The number of FM Stations in your area
- The quality of your FM receiver and antenna
- The number of walls the signal needs to travel through
- The types of walls (wood, metal, sheet rock, stucco, etc.)
Most of our customers achieve 40 - 60 feet depending on their situation. If you are are having range problems, feel free to Contact Us. Generally the best performance is achieved with the included AC adapter.
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Yes, if you are transmitting from a stereo device.
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250 Micro volts at 3 meters. It is the maximum allowed by the FCC.
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Yes. It is certified by the FCC.
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120 plus hours on a fresh set of 2 AA alkaline batteries.
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Yes, but it must be a self-powered microphone (one that uses a battery to power the mic.)
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Any batteries can be used but transmitting range may not be as far because rechargeable batteries are generally lower voltage.
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The cord is 5.5 feet long.
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A Phase Lock Loop is a circuit that locks onto the frequency selected and keeps the signal from jumping to other frequencies.
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No, you will need to manually turn the unit back on.
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| Input Power: | AC Adapter: 5VDC 100mA tip negative 2.1mm
Batteries: (2) AA size (not included) | | Audio Input: | 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Plug (5' cord) | | Frequency Response: | 40Hz to 16.5kHz | | Power Consumption: | 23.5mA | | Dimensions: | 3" W x 3.5" H x 1" D | | Weight: | 5.8 oz | | Warranty: | 1 Year Limited Warranty | | Included Accessories: | AC Adapter
Manual
Dual RCA Plugs x 1/8" Stereo Jack 6" Patch Cord |
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Try adjusting the input level on the side of the FM Transmitter. If that doesnt help, try adjusting the volume of your audio source.
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Turn down the input level knob.
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- Verify the power on the FM Transmitter, your audio source and your receiver is on.
- Try adjusting the input level on the side of the FM Transmitter. If that doesnt help, try adjusting the volume of your audio source.
- Check your cable and make sure it is connected to the right audio source.
- Check your frequency and make sure you are tuned to the correct frequency.
If none of the above options work, try the FM Transmitter on another device.
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You can connect it directly to your computers sound card by connecting to the output or headphone jack. You need to adjust the volume on your computer and the input level control on the FM Transmitter. You can also connect the FM Transmitter to your computers speakers if they have a headphone jack.
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The input level control on the side of the FM Transmitter is probably set too high. The FM Transmitter ""overloads"" easily, and this may cause muffled, harsh, and distorted audio. Set the input level control so that the LED on the unit just barely glows or flashes, and then back it off just a little. If the gain is set any higher, then the LED will flash brightly or stays on. This means the unit is overloading. Overloading can cause poor audio quality. On the other hand if the level is set too low, the signal will have more noise and hash, and will also have less of a transmitting range.
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Press and hold the power button. It must be activated. It will shut the transmitter off in 1, 2, 4, or 8 hours selectable by you.
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We currently have two different ways that you can review a product that you purchased from us.
We do look at all reviews/testimonials for content and only refuse those with profanity or inappropriate content. All
others usually get approval for posting (good and bad) within 48 hours. If you have a problem with any of our products please contact us
as we are able to resolve most issues.
| Thomas W. |
7/29/2011 |
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Bolingbrook, IL
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Does not transmit a strong enough signal in the house. You must be within a few feet to receive a good and uninterrupted signal.
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| Joseph Z. |
7/27/2011 |
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Norwood, MA
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Very limited broadcast distance. Surprised and disappointed with a C. Crane product. Return shipping made return silly. Will still buy other products from C. Crane. Have always otherwise been satisfied.
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| Charles W. |
5/26/2011 |
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Adamsville, TN
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| Robert B. |
5/23/2011 |
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Wrightstown, NJ
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This transmitter is easy to use and provides excellent sound quality. The adjustable level and LED peak indicator makes setup foolproof. I could not, however, obtain more than about ten feet of static-free transmit range. As I walk farther away (using a good-quality radio with headphones), reception quickly becomes fuzzy. Unfortunately, this limits the suitable uses for this product.
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| Paul T. |
5/7/2011 |
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Denton, TX
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Even though there were four frequencies listed as "best" on the C. Crane site for reception from units like this, I was unable to get a clear signal on any frequency from further away than about 5 feet. I would not recommend this unit for urban areas - there are just too many stations. It might work fine in more rural areas.
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| Larry G. |
3/19/2011 |
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Temple Terrace, FL
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This is my third transmitter. Two are always on, one plugged into the pc and one into the tv. The third runs on batteries and plugs into a laptop or mp3 player when I need it. I have loud tinnitus and always wear a small Sangean around the house. These transmitters make life bearable by making it possible to hear well. They are part of my life.
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| Mark S. |
3/16/2011 |
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Lakewood, OH
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Foolproof.
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| Mark E. |
3/16/2011 |
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Bedminster, NJ
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would give five stars but had to send back for adjustment, then unit performs well. great for re-transmitting WiFi radio through out the house.
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| Victor D. |
2/28/2011 |
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Chicago, IL
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This is a little workhorse! I have it connect to my PC/Stereo and broadcast all over my house on 90.7. I never turn it off! I really love it and would recommend it to anyone that wants to send their audio to radios throughout their home.
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| William M. |
2/12/2011 |
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Clearwater, FL
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| Daniel G. |
1/19/2011 |
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Pomona, CA
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Not pleased with the performance of this premium priced transmitter. I live in the L.A. area. Perhaps the airways are just too saturated with FM signals.
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| Will N. |
1/2/2011 |
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Ketchum, ID
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I use this on the road with my laptop. Headphone jack transmits to my car stereo. I highly recommend this product. I own 2 of these transmitters and soon will have 3.
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| Lew M. |
12/28/2010 |
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Maryland Heights, MO
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Distance is extremely limited. Not useful at all.
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| David K. |
12/2/2010 |
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Mount Ida, AR
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range is very limited. works OK for a smaller house
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| Brian Anatello |
6/9/2011 |
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Found this by reviews, and it works great if you have some place you can leave it sit with nobody touching it. I have found that by tapping on the plastic cover the unit picks up the sound of the tapping and transmits it over your radio station. So it does not work in the car since it bounces no matter what it is sitting on. I have tried using it with the lighter adapter, and the AC adapter in the house I get the same effect in both places. I have tried unhooking my IPod as part of the trouble shooting and even with nothing hooked up to transmitter I get the noise when tapping it. The only solution from the company is to return it, not what I was hoping to hear. Sounds like a design flaw in the product, since I''m sure they did not build this "feature" into the transmitter. The customer service people were great, they issued a return for me no questions asked. I would buy from them again, just not this product.
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| Louis Blois |
3/26/2011 |
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Staten Island , NY
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Thank you once again C Crane for providing a truly unique product that has become an indispensable part of my life. I have three of these units: one of them is an older C Crane model that is fixed at 107.9 FM, the other two are the current model, with variable transmission frequencies, variable input volume, and adjustable antenna. How else would you distribute music throughout your house? If not by FM transmitter, you''d have to hook up messy wires through walls, floors, across rooms, ugly! The FM transmitter makes sound distribution a breeze. I have one of them hooked up in series (or is it parallel, I''m not sure) with my computer''s audio output and my CD player''s output and my FM receiver''s output. My radio receivers that are situated around the house are tuned in to a fixed frequency, ready to receive the signal from the FM transmitter from whatever source I choose. I''m no electrical engineer, but I discovered that whatever radio station my receiver/amplifier is tuned into, the signal gets retransmitted through the C Crane transmitter so that I never have to change the frequency setting on the other receivers in the house. I also have another transmitter hooked up to my TV converter box so I can listen to TV (Jeopardy is a favorite) wherever I am in the house. And don''t worry about annoying the neighbors! When I asked my neighbor to tune in to the unit''s broadcast frequency, he couldn''t hear a thing. Within the confines of my house and back yard, the unit works like a charm. Thank you again, C Crane, for making a compact, beautifully designed device, here providing a solution to sound distribution that is nowhere else found on the market!
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| Geoff Scott |
2/9/2011 |
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Spokane, WA
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An excellent PLL transmitter for short-range line of sight transmission. For best results place high in a room on shelf top or bookcase, we average about 70ft quality reception with slightly less through thick walls or metal. Two words of advice: 1. choose your frequency carefully to avoid causing interference with neighbors! and 2. Volume (input) knob tends to be very touchy starting out in the HIGH (slightly distorted) range. We use it for drive-by Christmas lighting display and family golf night. Works very well for both of these applications, as long as unit is up high in front of the window. The PLL feature is quality, it doesn''t seem to drift at all, unlike OTHER models we''ve used through the years.... Great product for the value!
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| George Foss |
2/5/2011 |
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Bethlehem, NH
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It''s too bad the other reviewers were disappointed with this product, because they needn''t be.
Accordingly, I had to respond to these folks because the site I bought the product on also included instructions on how to greatly improve its range.
Perhaps CC Radio itself cannot give these instructions out, but they are available on Amazon.com, for example.
In any event, you simply remove the back (3 screws) and twist a component clockwise. This one task changes the range of the product from about 5 feet (!) to about 60 (+) feet, perhaps further. Look on the Amazon.com site for this product for complete instructions & photos of the fix.
Using the Frequency Finder tool on the CC Radio website ad for this product also helps to find the quietest spot on the FM band in your area.
But for the fact that I had to make this one tiny adjustment, I would give the unit a rating of 5. I am very pleased.
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| J. R. B. |
9/10/2010 |
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Toronto, ON
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A month ago I received the DIGITAL FM TRANSMITTER and the PAK-LITE SUPER WHITE FLASHLIGHT. They are both very good products especially the transmitter. The flashlight is very bright for its size and it would be better if there was a cover for the two LEDs that can be knocked against a hard surface. The transmitter is awesome; it can transmit over a medium distance with clarity and the volume control is an intelligent add-on. Sure it costs more than the cheap ones but it is way above the rest and very easy to use. It's worth every penny extra you spend and won't be disappointment. Thanks,
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| Stephen |
5/26/2010 |
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Denver, CO
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I want to express my great pleasure in your products. In particular I want to say a few Positive comments on two items I purchased from CRANE. The first item I purchased from Crane was the (FM TRANSMITTER) FOR USE WITH A COMPUTER AND OR OTHER AUDIO DEVICES. I find that this works very well in sending an audio signal over FM to play and or record to a device having an FM TUNER. The second item I purchased was the CC WITNESS. What can I say!! It is an amazing digital devise. And I especially like the fact that it uses SD cards as well as the built in memory. The quality is OUTSTANDING!!. I have used the editing features of this device, and I can make perfect recordings from the built in AM/FM TUNER. I can even edit out the annoying commercials and dead talk from the radio with complete accuracy. Recently I have found another valuable use for this CC Witness. I am legally Blind, and I listen to audio books on CD and Cassette. I teamed up the FM TRANSMITTER with the CC Witness to take the audio output of the recorded book, and using the FM Transmitter sent the signal directly to the built in tuner of the CC Witness. This makes a perfect recording when adjusted at the FM Transmitter level control. The CC Witness does not have a variable input control, so this makes a great substitute. I am quite pleased with the results in using the CC Witness.
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| Jackie Macklin |
1/16/2010 |
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Kernersville, NC
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I received your product on 09/16/2008. After much delay I put it in service today 01/16/2010. Its performance was excellent, thank you for your product. It's the best FM Transmitter I have ever had. It's great to get a quality product like this and thank you again.
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| Buck Reid Jr. |
9/3/2009 |
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Muncie, IN
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I've tried many FM transmitters. Of many I tested only 3 made the grade. But this is the best I found. The BEST there is for your money. Runs on batteries or AC. Cool huh! And digital with the important gain control others don't possess. So important for clear clean signal. Yes it?s clearly the BEST No.1 I've found anywhere. Now my old stuff works with my NEW devices and my PC & Internet Radio as well. Truly a must have. C. Crane has this marvel. Get one today.
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| M.E. Carveth |
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Santa Rosa, CA
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Dear C Crane:
Thank you for your wonderful FM Transmitter. Until now I could only listen to my favorite jazz
station on my radio in the kitchen. Now I can enjoy stations from across the country on our main audio speakers in the living
room or anywhere else in the house. My husband, the audiophile in the family, was skeptical at first, but he was happily
surprised at how well it worked. We hooked it up easily to my computer and now transmit to any room with a radio/tuner. Thanks
for the great easy to use product.
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| Jim N. |
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Saint Paul, MN
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I purchased a Digital FM Transmitter. I am incredibly impressed by the quality of sound and the range of the
device. This is exactly what I was hoping for but didn't expect. It was simple to install and to set up.
This is my first purchase at C.Crane but won't be my last. I was skeptical when I bought it, but my message to anyone thinking
about trying this transmitter is that it works! It works great! It's that simple.
Thank you for this great product! It's
made my life more fun and it has allowed me to listen to all of my devices without disturbing others.
I love the gain control
which is perfect for having great sound on any device. This as good as an FM Transmitter can be given the FCC restrictions.
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| Darold |
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Juneau, AK
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Dear C. Crane,
Thank you for a great product line. I purchased the CCRadio
plus and the FM
transmitter two years ago and they are still working flawlessly. I have a 91 year old grandmother with hearing
that's fading, so I plugged the FM Transmitter into the cable box with the enclosed adapters and power supply to
amplify the audio through the CCRadio sitting next to her chair. That was 10 months ago, the FM transmitter has been
turned on for hundreds of hours with not a glitch. With the Transmitter/Radio combination, there has been added
quality in our viewing enjoyment, especially for my grandmother. Thanks again for your commitment to excellence.
Your Customer,
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| Al |
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Memphis, TN
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Dear C. Crane, I just wanted to thank you for your help, one to one support,
prompt shipping and doing business from the Internet in a personal old fashion way. I love my C. Crane Digital FM
Transmitter. It's the best thing I have ever installed on my computer. I now have a house full of jazz, blues, and
rock; instead of only in the computer room. It broadcasts my music, cable TV, phone calls, Internet radio, and email
alerts to my boom box radios, intercom system, garage, outdoor deck, spa area, and living room audio video system. My juke
box and computer are now shared in every room and place around my home. I have never bragged so much about a product
to all my friends! I was going to buy a WI-FI, but this was better and cheaper.
Thanks Again,
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| Larry |
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Bermerton, WA
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Thank you for the FM transmitter. It is a nifty little
gaget that fits my needs and there is nothing like it on the market.
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| Fredrick |
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Lowellville, OH
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The FM Transmitter is the total BOMB...! In other words, it's excellent.....It transmits sound in real stereo over the FM waves with surprisingly amazing fidelity....I was skeptical at first but no longer.....Enjoy....!
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| Bruce P. |
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Carthage, TN
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Dear C. Crane, I ordered one of your FM Transmitters and one of your Sangean
DT220V radios for my wife as Christmas gifts. I was concerned about the range of the transmitter in sending the signal
to the DT220V through out the house. Not any more! When it arrived I hooked it up to my Skyfi2 radio and the signal
was transmitted not only on the main floor but to the basement as well. These two items are outstanding and I want to compliment
the C. Crane Company for bringing great products to the market place. Thanks also for the fast shipping and your
customer assistants. Both are a big plus and make ordering a breeze. Best Regards,
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| Otomar Hajek |
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Dear Sirs,
The FM transmitter was delivered yesterday - my third purchase from C.Crane. It seemed like a bright idea. It worked straight
out of the box, per instructions. It has performed exactly as advertised in your catalogue and web page, and I am enjoying
it now. Thank you,
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| Jeff Nuttle |
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Here are some favorite reasons of mine for buying the C Crane FM transmitter. I liked it so much I bought
a second one for my car!
- Powerful signal - We have a very large house and have no problem picking up the signal in any part of the house
and even well into the yard!
- Quality signal - The best for the money period. Full spectrum sound using the little LED light to set volume
levels. Many transmitters do not have that feature.
- Stays on frequency - Rock steady enough for any digital receiver. Another great feature that they do not even
tell you about in the descriptiion: Once set, the frequency stays set even if you remove it from power for months
at a time. It remembers your last setting and goes right to it!
- Reliable - I have had my first one for almost 10 years and it still works just as well as the day i got it in
the mail!
And I have dropped it a number of times.
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I have used several different FM transmitters over the years and have used several Sirius or XM receivers with
built in FM transmitters. The C Crane FM transmitter is by far the best I have ever used to transmit an FM signal.
It is rock solid frequency wise, has great dynamic range when set up properly, gets out well, and sounds great in
stereo. I wish FM stations would take a lesson from this little unit. I'm worn out with overcompressed, overmodulated,
distorted FM broadcast by so many stations today. This little transmitter does none of that, and sends out a dynamic pure
stereo signal. It isn't overly powerful, but certainly does the job well when properly set up.
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