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captureboy Regular Visitor
Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 70
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Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 9:26 pm Post subject: FM Transmitter on UK Nuvi 660 |
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Is the FM transmitter actually missing from the UK Nuvi 660 or is it just software disabled? |
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GJF Frequent Visitor
Joined: Feb 08, 2007 Posts: 894
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Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 11:12 pm Post subject: |
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On the UK models, Garmin have confirmed that the FM Transmitter Hardware has been disabled and there is no way to re-enable it - even with a firmware update.
Now there is a challenge for you _________________ TomTom Go 60
Garmin Nüvi 660, Firmware v4.90
Drive-Smart GPS with Loader v1.4.16
HTC Advantage X7500 MS 6.1 Tchart Speed Sentry
Satmap Active 10, Software v1.16
Fuzion 32 HUD Bluetooth GPS receiver |
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philpugh Lifetime Member
Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 2003 Location: Antrobus, Cheshire
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Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:59 am Post subject: |
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If they (GARMIN) really mean it can't be enabled by firmware then there is probably a hardware component missing - could be something as simple as a link. The firmware may well recognise the FM unit - you never can tell. _________________ Phil |
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Harveyc Occasional Visitor
Joined: Oct 23, 2006 Posts: 31 Location: Nr. Emsworth
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Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:47 am Post subject: |
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I guess that if you really wanted this facility and if it's definitely disabled on the Nuvi surely you could get an FM transmitter for less than a tenner and stick it in the headphone jack, though TBH with one notable exception that I've heard, the output from FM is very poor and I can't imagine listening to music through it for any length of time. The Nuvi is not nearly as good as a built in unit which kills the music/radio for directions, but IME the output from the Nuvi's own speakers seems to go loud and clear. The highest volume I have mine on at motorway speeds is 80%. |
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jasuk70 Occasional Visitor
Joined: May 17, 2004 Posts: 33 Location: Hemel Hempstead
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Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 11:08 am Post subject: |
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I personally use a cassette adapter (Yes my car is old enough to have a cassette ;-) ) and plug into the headphone socket. Sound perfect out of the speakers in the car and means I can hear directions when I'm on the motorway.
Jas |
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GJF Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2007 11:09 am Post subject: |
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Harveyc wrote:
Quote: | The highest volume I have mine on at motorway speeds is 80%. |
Nice to be young again, i have to have it on at least 90% sometimes 100%, that's what happens when you get old. _________________ TomTom Go 60
Garmin Nüvi 660, Firmware v4.90
Drive-Smart GPS with Loader v1.4.16
HTC Advantage X7500 MS 6.1 Tchart Speed Sentry
Satmap Active 10, Software v1.16
Fuzion 32 HUD Bluetooth GPS receiver |
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