C. Crane FMT Digital FM Transmitter with AC Adapter | 
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| Brand: C.Crane
Category: CE
List Price: $69.95
Buy New: $62.99
You Save: $6.96 (10%)
New (4) from $62.99
Rating:  80 reviews
Media: Electronics
Batteries: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4 x 2.3
MPN: FMT
Model: FMT
UPC: 696714310018
EAN: 0696714310018
ASIN: B0000E6I1N
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Wireless transfer of any audio to any FM receiver | | • | Highest Quality, full stereo on any FM Frequency of your choice | | • | Listen to streaming audio from your computer on your kitchen radio | | • | Send your MP3 audio to your home stereo system | | • | Runs on AC power adapter or 2 AA batteries (not included) |
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Product Description
The FM Transmitter is a way to listen to streaming or MP3 audio. Just plug it into the headphone jack of your computer's speakers or sound card and listen on any FM radio anywhere in the house. It does this by taking the audio and turning it into an FM radio broadcast. Use it to send a satellite radio signal, MP3 audio, and more, to nearby radios around your home or workplace, even in your car.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 75 more reviews...
 Works great (after the mod) January 5, 2009
I bought this as a Christmas present for my dad. He likes to listen to streaming internet radio and wanted the ability to hear it throughout the house, not just on his computer speakers. I was going to buy either the C. Crane transmitter or the FM Whole House Transmitter. I chose the C. Crane mainly on price ($70 vs. $100) but I also liked the ability to tune the station full dial. The downside was that I would probably have to open that case and void the warranty to make the hardware mod to get it to work.
I gave it a trial run without the hardware mod. The reception was very poor. I chose to open the case instead of removing the label since I wanted it to be 'new' on Christmas day. After making the hardware mod I tried it again. WOW. What a difference! My dad was thrilled with this. Clear reception on every radio in the house.
My recommendation is to open the case to make the hardware mod instead of removing the label. It's not difficult and if done carefully there are no signs that the case was ever opened.
 Baby Monitors go farther! December 23, 2008
Don't waste your money! I have been a FM hobby broadcaster (neighborhood broadcasting) for years. I'll take a Ramsey FM 100 B any day. Even after trying all modifications available on the internet, extending the anntena with a new piece of antenna attached, and various other "tricks" I found only a minor increase in range even after putting it on the second floor. The volume, even after adjusting the volume knob, is not nearly loud enough (or even close to other FM station) on our stereo, clock radios, or even the car radio in the garage.
Our FCC certified baby monitors go 5 times farther with a louder signal.
I don't think asking for 100 feet of coverage to cover a regular city home & lot is asking too much! But with this C Crane transmitter, it is!
C. Crane very nice but December 22, 2008
This transmitter is great but you have to increase the range of the signal to be of any use. Peal back the label on the back, insert a small jeweler type flat head screw driver and turn it all the way up, (right I believe).
I got this for a family member that is hard of hearing and now I can listen to the TV at a conformable level.
Very Nice FM Transmitter for both Home and Car December 11, 2008
I purchased the c.crane transmitter a few weeks ago and thus far am very satisfied with it. Although I bought it specifically for use in my car, It has quickly proven to be very useful in the house as well. I also purchased the optional mobile accessory kit from c.crane's website, which is very handy considering the transmitter is really designed to sit on a flat surface. If you are having trouble finding a low-priced, powerful, FM transmitter for use in your car, I highly recommend this product. Another tidbit of advise: If you are having trouble finding an unused frequency in your area, check out www.radio-locator.com. Just enter the zip code you are in and a list of local frequencies come up in order of best(unused), next best and third best. Good luck!
Great Product December 6, 2008
I've used the CCrane FM transmitter for about 4 years and it worked great right out of the box (i.e., no modifications needed) and was received on a variety of FM radios throughout my house. Extremely simple to set up. I used two competing products prior to this, and am far happier with this one. I often listen to programs sent from my laptop to a shower radio at a distance of approximately 50'. I can't imagine the problem the folks are having who say it only transmits a few feet, unless perhaps it's a failure to adjust the volume wheel which is somewhat hidden on the side of the small transmitter's case. The position of that wheel has a huge effect on the resulting sound and it must be adjusted, just as you would expect with any volume knob. I will also suggest that for those who value this listening option and want to make it work, a quality radio with a decent antenna to receive the FM signal will also help. As an example, I often use an inexpensive portable shortwave radio because of it's superior receiving capabilities, as well as its portability. But I have also used this product with my inexpensive home stereo to listen to music coming from my laptop and the product also handles this task nicely. One final thought ... CCrane products are largely aimed at serious radio enthusiasts and techies (check their website) and are good quality and often strikingly innovative; they are not junk by any means, as some of the reviews here might lead you to believe.
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