iLounge

By Dennis Lloyd

Publisher, iLounge
Published: Thursday, July 24, 2003
News Category: Mac Software

Griffin Technology has released a free OS X application for finding clear FM stations within the U.S. for use with the iTrip FM transmitter.

Press release

Griffin Announces the iTrip Station Finder application

Free software helps locate available iTrip frequencies in over 200 US cities

NASHVILLE, TN – July 24, 2003. Griffin Technology Inc, innovator of exciting hardware and software products for the Mac market, today announced the iTrip Station Finder. This small free application assists iTrip owners in finding clear frequencies in over 200 cities and towns in the United States. The iTrip FM Transmitter is of the hottest iPod accessories in the world because it allows iPod owners to play their iPod’s music in their cars or over their stereo through the FM radio. One of iTrip’s most unique features is its ability to broadcast to any FM frequency on the dial. The new iTrip Station Finder application makes this process much easier and faster by suggesting the frequencies that have the least interference near them. The iTrip Station Finder is available immediately and can be downloaded at http://www.griffintechnology.com

The iTrip Station Finder’s city-based frequency list has been compiled by analyzing extensive data about a given metropolitan area and its current radio station offerings. Frequencies were then selected that were not only empty, but also contained adjacent clear channels. For example in Dallas, TX 102.5 is suggested for use with the iTrip. That means that not only 102.5 is clear, but 102.3 and 102.7 are clear as well.

“Finding an open station for the iTrip in large urban areas can be very difficult – but they’re still out there. The iTrip Station Finder saves a great deal of time by suggesting possible stations to start with instead of the user looking for them like a needle in a haystack.” said Paul Griffin, Griffin Technology.

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Pricing & Availability -

The iTrip Station Finder is FREE and available now for download at http://www.griffintechnology.com

The new iTrip - FM Transmitter for the new iPod is priced $35 USD and will begin shipping later this summer. Pre orders are now being accepted at the Griffin Technology website located at http://www.griffintechnology.com

The original iTrip - FM Transmitter for original iPods with the FireWire jack on top is priced $35 USD and is now available for purchase from Griffin at http://www.griffintechnology.com as well as most finer computer outlets like the Apple Store.