Scosche FM-MOD02 FM Modulator for iPod, Satellite Radio or Portable Music Player
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plug your source into the FM-MOD02's auxiliary input or RCA inputs, then tune your FM radio to the selected frequency. You can switch between two different modulation frequencies, 87.9 MHz or 88.3 MHz, for the best possible reception in your area.
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Technical Details
- FM modulator plays any source through your car's FM receiver- Adds an auxiliary minijack and RCA inputs to your system
- Two modulation frequencies (87.9, 88.3)
- Includes 3.5mm stereo cable for your MP3 player
- On/off switch
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By Cory L. Johnston
I purchased the schosche FM-Mod02 FM Modulator to play audiobooks through my car radio with my Sansa Fuze. I had two problems with the modulator. First, The volume level was decreased by the modulator so that even with full volume on my Fuze my quieter Audio Books were hard to hear and I had to turn the volume on my radio way up. Second, I could not charge my fuze while listening because of a serious ground loop problem, as soon as I plugged power in all you would hear is a buzz. I ended up buying the Peripheral PLD10 10X RCA Signal Booster and installing it as well to get the volume level back up and get ground loop isolation. With the volume set correctly on the signal booster my mp3 player at 75% volume has higher volume than my normal radio stations. The ground loop problem completely went away and I can charge my player and listen to it at the same time with absolutely no sound loss. I absolutely love the modulator with the configuration I now have but it would have been nice if it had its own ground loop isolation and had a better volume output.
By Joog (Washington, DC)
First, I want to emphasize that this came with absolutely NO INSTRUCTIONS. I realize that every car will have different panels and wiring to deal with, but some basic, general instructions would have been nice. I had to about an hour digging up install instructions for similar modulators and other car audio devices to figure out what I was supposed to do. A simple print out, or even instructions at the manufacturer's website, would have saved me a lot of time. That said, the product works well when installed. The audio quality is definitely better than that of an FM transmitter. If your car doesn't have have an MP3 jack, this devices gives you the most bang for the buck.
The modulator comes in two segments: One is a box that doesn't need to be accessed (although it does have a wired fuse close to it), so it can be placed out of site in a vacant cavity; the other is a combination switch and aux port that needs to be mounted where you can hit the switch and plug in a device. The hard part is finding a 12V line to tap into with the red wire and a ground line for the black. You may need to strip some of your stereo's wiring and splice into it. You then need to unplug the antenna cable from your head unit, move it to the female socket on your modulator's wire, and then plug in the modulator to the head unit's now free antenna jack. Now you just need to connect the switch to the modulator: pop the red and white stereo cables into the appropriate sockets and plug the switch's white power plug into the modulators white power harness.
Audio quality was generally good. I did notice some very high pitched humming, but this went away when I turned the stereo system down (to the levels I normally use it) and upped the source volume.
By M. Andersen
The FM-MOD02 is a great solution to adding external/auxiliary input to a stereo system where other options are either expensive or complicated. Installation was simple but instructions would have been a big plus. If you are experienced with cars and car stereo installation it shouldn't be a problem but if you are not it might be problematic. Operation of the unit, once installed, is simple. Sound is good though not as good as auxiliary input built into a stereo. Best results seem to be achieved by turning volume low on the stereo and using the input device (ipod or other) volume control.
By J. Stepro (Southern Indiana)
For those, like myself, who want to play an iPod in their vehicle using the factory stereo there are two options: an FM transmitter (most likely a simple plug in device) or an FM modulator (that goes inline with the car antenna). I have 2 cars with factory in dash 6 CD changers and no way to input audio into the unit. This Scosche has been my solution to getting iPod audio into the system.
It is about an hour long job to slide out the stereo, figure out where to put the unit behind the dash, run the power and ground, and lastly place the switch and input. So, you or a friend have to be comfortable with sliding the radio out to do the work and be able to find the fuse box to tap into some power. However, it is well worth the time. No, it is not as easy as the plug kind, nor is its sound is not as pure as a true 30 pin iPod connector, but given that this is really the only option, it is good enough for me.
I am going to recommend getting some 3M heavy duty double stick tape to stick the gray box to the back side of the dashboard (or some other out of the way spot behind the dash). You can get this tape in most hardware stores or even WalMart or KMart. You will recognize the tape by its red peel-off backing.
Lastly, I am only giving this product 4 stars as one of the 3 units I bought failed after about 13 months. The others seem to be ok, but I could not give it 5 stars due to that fact. Beyond that, I love it!
By Jason A. Birkhead (Evansville, IN USA)
The price is just right for this piece of hardware. It plugs directly into the antenna input on the back of your stereo, and it still allows you to use your antenna. It does what it says it will do with the following 2 drawbacks.
1) It is not a crystal clear sound; you still end up with some static coming through your speakers.
2) You cannot turn your external device up all the way without a loss in audio quality.
The installation was very easy, but if you're one of those people who can't even change their own oil you would be better off taking it to someone else for installation.
All in all I am very happy I didn't have to buy a new stereo just to have an aux. input. Shipping was very fast as well (3 days) with the FREE shipping option through amazon.
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