An FM transmitter for an iPod is a device that allows you to listen to your iPod through your car's stereo. These are generally inexpensive items ranging from $40 to about $120 and are almost always a cheaper option than installing a hard-wired iPod input (also known as a line-in) at a dealership or car stereo shop. Virtually every unit gives you the ability to pre-program two or more stations to transmit through. This is beneficial because you may find your transmitter being overpowered by a radio station's broadcast in the course of your travels.

Instructions
1.Scan your FM dial to locate frequencies that are vacant. Powerful commercial stations are found in the 900MHz and higher range, so stay within the 800MHz range. If you have a transmitter that automatically finds available FM channels (a feature known as autoscan), you can skip this step.

2.Plug the FM transmitter into the adapter or cigarette lighter input in your car. There are two basic types of FM iPod transmitters---one with a "cradle" that holds the iPod in place using a flexible arm and another that is simply a cable that connects the iPod to the power source. Both types have a display that allows you to program (and see) which FM frequency you're transmitting to.

3.Program the unit with the empty frequencies you selected. Most models use up/down arrow buttons to navigate through the FM dial. Depending on the brand and model of transmitter, you can program between two and five FM frequency presets on your transmitter.

4.Save your presets according to the manufacturer's literature. In most cases, this involves holding down the button once you have found your desired frequency on the display. Repeat the process to program for each additional frequency.

5.Attach your iPod to the transmitter. Depending on which type of unit you have, your iPod will either be mounted near the radio, sit on the passenger seat, or rest in the console between the seats. For the cradle type, attach the adaptor that corresponds to your iPod before connecting it.

6.Program your car's radio presets to correspond with your transmitter's settings. Hit the "play" button on your iPod to confirm that it plays through your FM radio.

Tips & Warnings
1.An iPod FM transmitter works better in rural and suburban areas than in cities.

2.Hold on to unused iPod adapters, you never know when you will need one.

3.Use a tie wrap to keep any wires under control.

4.Some cars have stronger FM transmitters than others, so often you'll hear somebody else's iPod or satellite radio though yours.

5.You may have to use trial and error when using the transmitter on road trips, as interfering stations will come and go on a regular basis.

6.Unlike transmitters that plug into the dock connector of your iPod, units that connect via the headphone jack will not charge your IPod.

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