Thread: FM Transmitter

Karl - why not just plug in a cable to the external speaker socket from your UHF to the Aux in socket on your radio - or doesn't a Puma radio have that function?

Garry

Originally Posted by garrycol

Karl - why not just plug in a cable to the external speaker socket from your UHF to the Aux in socket on your radio - or doesn't a Puma radio have that function?

Garry

The AUX socket in my Puma radio is blanked out. I think this is standard in Au Pumas.

Cheers
KarlB

Karl,
Sounds like you need a new radio!, both sorts! Currently collecting 80 channel interest.
I like GCs call re using the Aux in, but may need the UHF feed to be from somewhere within the UHF rather than the speaker line. Also, pull the face off the existing radio and see why the Aux is blanked off.

Originally Posted by KarlB

The AUX socket in my Puma radio is blanked out. I think this is standard in Au Pumas.

Cheers
KarlB

Ok - a friend plays his Ipod trough the radio via a FM transmitter and it works fine - his was about $60 off ebay.

So I would plug this into your UHF ext speaker out socket (you will need to get Line voltages out vs Speaker voltages out to ensure compatibility) then tune in the radio.

Garry

Originally Posted by KarlB

I would like to connect my UHF radio to an FM Transmitter (via the external speaker socket) so that I can hear the radio communications via the speakers in my Defender (after tuning in to the appropriate FM broadcast frequency). Has any one done this? Indeed, is it possible? Any recommendations?

Cheers
KarlB

KarlB,
As an alternative, I mounted a small ext speaker just behind my right ear and connected it to the CB.
Something like this :

That way you (and your pax) can still listen to music whilst you can also hear the CB.
I also had a headset for offroad, so I wasn't fumbling for microphones.

I should have provided a bit of explanation of why I want to do this. Some of you will know I have a significant hearing loss. I can hear the Defender radio quite well but have difficulty with the speakers in the usual UHF radios. I currently use a hand held and this is a pain while moving. I am about to buy a 'mounted unit' but because of my experience with hand helds, am not keen on a speaker/mic combo. An external aux speaker is certainly a consideration but this would really need to sit towards the front of me as hearing to the side and behind is not good. The FM transmitter option seemed simple with no extra wires poking around. And I know I can hear the 'in car 'radio without difficulty.

Cheers
KarlB

Ahh that puts it in context KarlB,
I would be looking to have it hard wired into the stereo, I have one of those FM do-dads for my ipod and they aren't great. From memory the Aus Puma's have the input in the front removed - no idea why - its a Land Rover thing. Would have cost all of $0.59.
I am sure there'll be a way to get someone to wire it in - unless you are confident with a soldering iron.

You could try mounting the UHF on the roof or in a roof console with the internal speaker facing down. This seems to work for me, although I have a Series 1 disco. I'll try and attach a photo.