FM Transmitter/Charger?

I am currently searching for an FM Transmitter/Charger that works with the iPhone 3GS. I purchased the iTrip Auto and it does not charge the phone. Are there any out on the market that will actually charger and play over the radio?

Mac Book Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.7)

Posted on Jul 24, 2009 9:33 AM

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Jul 24, 2009 10:07 AM in response to ShadyMac

I have just been down this route.

I had an old Belkin Tunecast II that I used with my Ipod Touch. When I got my 3GS, I thought I'd get an Iphone compatible one to compliment it and avoid the nag message telling me "this accessory is not compatible with the Iphone..blah blah..airplane mode...blah"

Anyway, with the old Tunecast, you just slotted the Ipod Touch in place and there were several interchangeable supporting cradles...easy.

The new Belkin is a pain and requires you not only to slot the Iphone into the cradle, but also insert a lead into the headset jack!! What a backwards step!

The Griffin was fine for a day..then stopped working! The Ipod was playing, but nothing was being transmitted to the stereo.

So, I've gone back to the old Tunecast! I've removed the cradle and my Iphone sits quite happily resting against the back of the unit. I get the message about a non-compatible accessory, but it transmits and charges the phone fine.

So until something better comes out..I'm sticking with "old faithful"

Jul 24, 2009 11:27 AM in response to hoops3015

I'm using the Belkin Tunebase FM transmitter/charger I got after purchasing the 2G iPhone. It's working great with my new 3GS. No problems at all. It's the best FM transmitter I've owned, and it works well in my car in Houston traffic. Make sure you look for Tunebase FM model Number F8Z183 and not the F8Z176 model. They look identical, however, the F8Z176 will not work well with your new iPhone. The F8Z183 is not showing up on Belkin's website though many sites are still selling it.

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