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Q: Why don't I get FM radio when using lightning adaptor with my ipod?

I've got a 7th generation Nano.  Using the Apple Lightning adapter for my dock, I get no radio reception.  What's going on?

iPod nano, 7th generation nano, lightning adap

Posted on Dec 7, 2012 2:35 PM

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Q: Why don't I get FM radio when using lightning adaptor with my ipod?

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  • by sarinmd,

    sarinmd sarinmd Jan 10, 2013 11:08 PM in response to RubyCo
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    Jan 10, 2013 11:08 PM in response to RubyCo

    You need to have your headphones inserted - they're the aerial.

     

    I've tried a variety of headphones and they all seem to give reception. Not sure how you're affected when using your dock ie whether you can still have earphones inserted. You may need to get a double male cable and insert one end in the ipod and one in your dock (if it has that facility).

     

    M.