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I think it's about time I replaced the, frankly, ancient and now unreliable old JVC cassette/radio/tv (B&W) that I have on the boat.

I've seen plenty of iPod speaker systems out there, and many have radios on them too, which I think would fit the bill perfectly. I'm not really concerned about TV, as the signal is rather poor once you're out among the isles on the west coast of scotland.

Thing is, I don't seem to see any iPod speaker solutions that have a 12v supply option. Anyone know of anything?

The other option, is to install a dedicated stereo and fit speakers, but I think a small iPod unit would be easier and less hassle as well as cheaper. I'm not too fussed about speakers in the cockpit.

Any suggestions?
 
I invested in Sonic Impact i-Fusion 2 Portable Speakers for the iPod. V.G. sound, reliable, easily charged through 12v socket, in a tough fold-away case. Snugged up in Gometra Harbour, the only boat there, listening to favourite pieces - bliss indeed. I can't praise this unit highly enough.
 
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I invested in Sonic Impact i-Fusion 2 Portable Speakers for the iPod. V.G. sound, reliable, easily charged through 12v socket,

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Nicve piece of kit. Don't see where the 12v charging option is listed tho. Only see batteries or mains power for charging. No radio tho, which would still be preferred.

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I think you'll find many small iPod speaker units are actually powered from a 240V mains adaptor, with 9 or 12V out and a jack socket on the unit for power in. This might not appear in the specs however. You have to go along to Comet or wherever and have a look at the back of the units. Even if 9V in, it's probable that 12V is not going to do much harm (but I didn't tell you to do that /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif in case it blows up and voids your warranty)
 
Before rushing off to get an FM transmitter, have a little think.
My VHF aerial for the radio is 43 feet above the deck. The FM thingy is supposedly good for 30 feet. Placing it near the set (doh!) does not a lot.
Also, in Essex, there are a lot of Pirate shorrtrange stations. So as I am floating up the Wallet listeing to Faure's Pavanne, I am suddenly shaken out of my seat by some twat on land turning on his pirate set.

I have bought a JVC set with a USB input to the front, 90 quid, which will dock the iPod by USB lead, and also takes your PC memory stick full of MP3 files, or an MP3 player. Much more useful, and you can still get Radio 4.
 
I've got an FM transmiter for use in the car, and it works fine. I've got 4 presets on it, and a corresponding set of presets on the car stereo. If I move far enough that the frequencies overlap with another station, legal or not, I just switch to another preset. I find, for the majority of the time, 105.2 does the job fine.

The VHF aerial is on the top of the mast, yes, but my stereo has it's own aerial.
 
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I got a very cheap voltage regulator from Maplin for this very purpose. Input 12V can select output from 6-12V.
Works a treat.

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That's interesting! Can you tell us the model?
 
I dunno if iPods charge via USB (the way my IRiver can), and have a line output, but if so, you can get a 12v lightersocket-USB thing (I have one) for power, and a car stereo with a line input socket.
 
My JVC radio charges the iPod through the USB cable.

and for all those above,there is no safe frequency from the pirates around Essex..... I spent all my time switching and searching and got very bored with it.
 
iPod.......FM Transmitter......use existing Radio.

Cost of FM transmitter, $4 off Ebay, or for around a tenner, get one that plugs into cigar lighter socket, so it charges too.

I use this setup, and it's flawless!
 
Yes, I have had 2 of them.... which is why I now have the JVC permanently wired. Bliss! No Acid-Death-House-Metal-Garage-Indie booming through.
 
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