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fredphoesh
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| mikealder wrote: | | With the latest software on the TomTom you can only play music via the FM Tx, there is no option to route the navigation instructions via FM Tx as they removed the option from the menu - Mike |
Hi Mike and others,
I am new here, so hello...
Ive just bought a tomtom 530 particularly for the FM transmitter feature, and have a couple o comments. I have the latest software and instructions do come out of the car speakers. The other thing is I am not happy with the audio quality when playing music to the radio. There is a lot of sibilance on the S'es and there is often ssssst FM interference noises. I have tried many empty channels, and this happens even if I put the tomtom right next to the aerial ON the roof of the car while it is parked outside my house... so I was searching to find out how strong/ clear the FM transmitter is in the Garmin range and found this forum...
So any comments welcome with regard to how clear the Garmin 765 FM transmitter is.
Thanks,
Mark. |
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alan_sh
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| Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 4:28 pm Post subject: |
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| mikealder wrote: | | With the latest software on the TomTom you can only play music via the FM Tx, there is no option to route the navigation instructions via FM Tx as they removed the option from the menu - Mike |
Mike,
I have just bought a 765T and it connects OK to my FM radio to play music and to push any phone conversations that way. Not tried the routing yet - but why would they only stop that?
The firmware is version 2.8 (for the GPS SW) and 3.4 for the Nuvi itself.
It was updated when I connected the device to my laptop to get the latest maps.
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fredphoesh
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| alan_sh wrote: | | I have just bought a 765T and it connects OK to my FM radio to play music and to push any phone conversations that way. Not tried the routing yet - but why would they only stop that? |
Hello Alan,
When you play music from your 765 and receive it on your FM radio in the car, do you get ANY breakup when a singer sings S'es? Any any other sssst FM interference or bad reception noises?
Also, if you use your mobile phone, can you hear the conversation you are having over your car speakers? (My tomtom cannot do that, and I would very much like that for clarity and volume).
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Mark. |
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mikealder
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| Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 6:26 pm Post subject: |
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| fredphoesh wrote: | | mikealder wrote: | | With the latest software on the TomTom you can only play music via the FM Tx, there is no option to route the navigation instructions via FM Tx as they removed the option from the menu - Mike |
Hi Mike and others,
I am new here, so hello...
Ive just bought a tomtom 530 particularly for the FM transmitter feature, and have a couple o comments. I have the latest software and instructions do come out of the car speakers. |
Mark, when I posted that comment it was accurate, TomTom have since altered the software to allow navigation instructions via FM Tx AS LONG AS the device is also playing music (mp3). Since Navcore 8,350 it has been possible to play all the sounds via the FM Tx, due to issues with constant alterations to the frequency used when driving long distance I have now resorted to using Bluetooth audio from the TomTom which is a considerably better solution - Mike |
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alan_sh
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My wife has a TomTom 930 and I tried that before I bought my Nuvi 765. That (the 930) would NOT play phone conversations via my radio. My 765 seems to do so. I only listened to the traffic (2222 if anyone wants to try it in the UK) but it worked fine. Music worked as well and when the phone started, the music cut out.
I have not tried long pauses and I have not tried navigation instructions yet (only got it today and I haven't been out).
So, it may turn out not to work well. But if the FM transmit is turned off, what happens when it starts telling you some navigation? Does it turn the FM back on?
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fredphoesh
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| Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 7:11 am Post subject: fm garmin vs tomtom |
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Hello all
I returned my go 530 and got the garmin nuvi 765 and what a difference!!!
The FM transmitter delivers FAR better (less interference) audio... a very happy camper at this point.
So anyone wanting to know, the Garmin FM transmitter is definitely better than the Go 530 (and probably the series)
Cheers
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