"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Eisboch wrote:

All of the RF modulators I've tried were crap with the exception of the
built-in transmitter in a JVC Sirius receiver. Although it had line
level outputs in addition to the RF, I didn't feel like removing the
radio in the car I had at the time to connect the lines. These units
have a switch to select one of about 5 frequencies that it will transmit
to the FM radio in the car. It sounded excellent, except I found that
while traveling back and forth to Florida, local FM stations would
occasionally interfere with the selected freq. Solved that problem by
simply removing the car antenna for the duration of the trip.

Eisboch

You know of course that when you remove the antenna, your diesel truck
craps out.

You may be right. There are window stickers that warn against using any
type of transmitting equipment within some vehicles, including cell phones
without an external antenna. The RF can screw up the vehicle computer.

This wasn't the case with my infamous F-350. I never used the Sirius
receiver in it.
Since it was fixed the second time, all has been fine (knock on wood). The
true test will be next month. I am going to deliver Eisboch Jr.'s Fatboy
to Norfolk. Hopefully, this trip will be uneventful, unlike the last two
long distance voyages.

Eisboch

Eisboch wrote:
"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Eisboch wrote:

All of the RF modulators I've tried were crap with the exception of the
built-in transmitter in a JVC Sirius receiver. Although it had line
level outputs in addition to the RF, I didn't feel like removing the
radio in the car I had at the time to connect the lines. These units
have a switch to select one of about 5 frequencies that it will transmit
to the FM radio in the car. It sounded excellent, except I found that
while traveling back and forth to Florida, local FM stations would
occasionally interfere with the selected freq. Solved that problem by
simply removing the car antenna for the duration of the trip.

Eisboch

You know of course that when you remove the antenna, your diesel truck
craps out.


You may be right. There are window stickers that warn against using any
type of transmitting equipment within some vehicles, including cell phones
without an external antenna. The RF can screw up the vehicle computer.

This wasn't the case with my infamous F-350. I never used the Sirius
receiver in it.
Since it was fixed the second time, all has been fine (knock on wood). The
true test will be next month. I am going to deliver Eisboch Jr.'s Fatboy
to Norfolk. Hopefully, this trip will be uneventful, unlike the last two
long distance voyages.

Eisboch



I have that same sticker in two of my cars (same brand as yours). Do
you really think they are trying to sell you their built-in cell phone?
I can't imagine that cars that cost that much would be affected by a
common cell phone.

Dan

"Dan Krueger" wrote in message
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I have that same sticker in two of my cars (same brand as yours). Do you
really think they are trying to sell you their built-in cell phone? I
can't imagine that cars that cost that much would be affected by a common
cell phone.

Dan

You have some BMWs? You hot sh*&!

Watda ya got?

Eisboch

Eisboch wrote:
"Dan Krueger" wrote in message
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I have that same sticker in two of my cars (same brand as yours). Do you
really think they are trying to sell you their built-in cell phone? I
can't imagine that cars that cost that much would be affected by a common
cell phone.

Dan


You have some BMWs? You hot sh*&!

Watda ya got?

Eisboch



I can't compete...

330i
X5 4.4i

If I trade them both in and drop another $20K I can buy one M5.

I looked at the sticker again today. It includes radar detectors which,
as far as I know, don't transmit. What's up with that?

Dan

"Dan Krueger" wrote in message
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Eisboch wrote:
"Dan Krueger" wrote in message
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I have that same sticker in two of my cars (same brand as yours). Do you
really think they are trying to sell you their built-in cell phone? I
can't imagine that cars that cost that much would be affected by a common
cell phone.

Dan


You have some BMWs? You hot sh*&!

Watda ya got?

Eisboch

I can't compete...

330i
X5 4.4i

If I trade them both in and drop another $20K I can buy one M5.

I looked at the sticker again today. It includes radar detectors which,
as far as I know, don't transmit. What's up with that?

Dan

Both nice cars. Mrs.E had a 330ci - then traded it in for an X5 because she
was intimidated by big trucks. Heh. Her X5 had the smaller, six cylinder
and it was plenty fast. Yours must be really quick.

Radar detectors that don't transmit? I didn't think any radar detector
transmitted. Don't they just go off if they detect a radar band
transmission? I might be wrong. In any case, if my car has one I haven't
got to it yet. I am still practicing shifting a manual without a clutch
pedal. It sounds like it would be easy, but it isn't. It takes some
getting used to.

RCE

On Thu, 26 Jan 2006 20:16:03 -0500, "RCE" wrote:


"Dan Krueger" wrote in message
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Eisboch wrote:
"Dan Krueger" wrote in message
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I have that same sticker in two of my cars (same brand as yours). Do you
really think they are trying to sell you their built-in cell phone? I
can't imagine that cars that cost that much would be affected by a common
cell phone.

Dan


You have some BMWs? You hot sh*&!

Watda ya got?

Eisboch

I can't compete...

330i
X5 4.4i

If I trade them both in and drop another $20K I can buy one M5.

I looked at the sticker again today. It includes radar detectors which,
as far as I know, don't transmit. What's up with that?

Dan

Both nice cars. Mrs.E had a 330ci - then traded it in for an X5 because she
was intimidated by big trucks. Heh. Her X5 had the smaller, six cylinder
and it was plenty fast. Yours must be really quick.

Radar detectors that don't transmit? I didn't think any radar detector
transmitted. Don't they just go off if they detect a radar band
transmission? I might be wrong. In any case, if my car has one I haven't
got to it yet. I am still practicing shifting a manual without a clutch
pedal. It sounds like it would be easy, but it isn't. It takes some
getting used to.

RCE


I drove a friend's Acura which had the automatic/manual. I couldn't figure
it out, at least not in the ten or so miles I drove it. I think I'm a
clutch guy. Luckily, the Acura does come with a straight manual
transmission.
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'Til next time,

John H

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Eisboch wrote:
"Dan Krueger" wrote in message
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I have that same sticker in two of my cars (same brand as yours). Do
you really think they are trying to sell you their built-in cell phone?
I can't imagine that cars that cost that much would be affected by a
common cell phone.

Dan


You have some BMWs? You hot sh*&!

Watda ya got?

Eisboch

I can't compete...

330i
X5 4.4i

If I trade them both in and drop another $20K I can buy one M5.

I looked at the sticker again today. It includes radar detectors which,
as far as I know, don't transmit. What's up with that?

Dan

Both nice cars. Mrs.E had a 330ci - then traded it in for an X5 because
she was intimidated by big trucks. Heh. Her X5 had the smaller, six
cylinder and it was plenty fast. Yours must be really quick.

Radar detectors that don't transmit? I didn't think any radar detector
transmitted. Don't they just go off if they detect a radar band
transmission? I might be wrong.

There are detectors out there that also transmit a jamming signal. As they
pollute the airwaves for the rest of us that use passive detectors, their
use is frowned upon.