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iPhone Cable Connection

I've received an older radio that has an iPod Dock Connector. Am I correct that I can connect my iPhone X to the dock connector by using the

  • Apple 30-pin to USB cable plus
  • Apple Lightning to USB cable?


Or is connection to the radio from my phone impossible?


Thanks in advance.

iPhone X

Posted on Oct 20, 2021 6:15 PM

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Posted on Oct 20, 2021 6:40 PM

Hello Howard Cornelsen,


I could be wrong but I do not believe the 30-pin to USB cable would help since it has the male connection and, I assume, your radio dock also has the male connection.


Many of the 30-pin iPod dock radios also had a 3.5mm auxiliary input. If yours does a 3.5mm to Lightning cable is likely the easiest and cheapest option.


I hope this helps.

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Oct 20, 2021 6:40 PM in response to Howard Cornelsen

Hello Howard Cornelsen,


I could be wrong but I do not believe the 30-pin to USB cable would help since it has the male connection and, I assume, your radio dock also has the male connection.


Many of the 30-pin iPod dock radios also had a 3.5mm auxiliary input. If yours does a 3.5mm to Lightning cable is likely the easiest and cheapest option.


I hope this helps.

iPhone Cable Connection

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