News
iPod FM transmitters to be legal before Christmas in UK
By LC Angell
Senior Editor, iLounge
Published: Thursday, October 5, 2006
News Category: iPod Accessories
iPod FM transmitters are set to become legal in the UK before Christmas, according to Ofcom, the regulating body for the UK communications industries. “After years of campaigning, Ofcom has taken its most significant step yet to legalize the use and sale of FM transmitters for iPods in the UK,” reports Macworld UK. “The regulator today published draft regulations that will make use of these devices—which stream music from an iPod at a very low range using the FM frequency—legal in the UK. Ofcom explains that it proposes to permit the use of these FM transmitters on a ‘license-exempt basis’. Final changes will come into effect in December 2006.”
Share This Article & Win an iTunes Gift Card. Next: Noreve announces 2G iPod nano cases
Previous: Apple details stock grant irregularities, consequences
Comments
If you have a comment, news tip, advertising inquiry, or coverage request, a question about iPods or accessories, or if you sell or market iPod products or services, read iLounge's Comments + Questions policies before posting, and fully identify yourself if you do. We will delete comments containing advertising, astroturfing, trolling, personal attacks, offensive language, or other objectionable content, then ban and/or publicly identify violators.
Recent News
- iPodweek newsletter coming shortly
- Ngmoco releases Rolando 2: Quest for the Golden Orchid
- L.A.-based band uses iPhone to record new single
- iPhone patent filings: haptics, fingerprints, karaoke, packaging, more
- Apple, developers wrestling over App Store pornographic content policy
- AT&T memo touts record-breaking iPhone 3GS launch
- New iPhone 3GS ad highlights video features
- Winners of iPWR SuperPack Giveaway announced
- iLounge announces Tekkeon myPower Giveaway
- Nike+ site updated, adds some iPhone/iPod touch access
Recent Reviews
- Gameloft S.A. Castle of Magic
- Altec Lansing BackBeat 903 Wireless Stereo Headphones
- id Software Doom Resurrection
- Blackmagic Design Video Recorder with H.264 Encoding
- Ultimate Ears UE 4 Pro Custom Monitors
- Kensington Bluetooth Stereo Headphones with Microphone
- Avantalk Multimedia Wireless Speakerphone BTSP-200
- Apple iPhone 3GS (16GB/32GB)
- Apple iPhone OS 3.0
- Ozaki iCommand Controller for iPod shuffle 3G
Recent Articles
- Weird + Small Apps 19: A.D.D. Lite, Archon Classic, iYamato, Warpack Grunts + More
- Ask iLounge 6-26-09
- Instant Expert: Secrets & Features of Apple TV 2.4
- Weird + Small Apps: Blue Block, Guess!, Idiot Test, ThreadBound, Water Toy, myXident, StamPa + More
- Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Apple’s iPhone 3GS
- Editorial: Why No Lines at iPhone 3GS’s Launch is Good For Apple, and You
- The One-Page Guide to iPhone 3G, 3GS, and iPod touch Differences
- Editorial: Developers’ iPhone OS 3.0 Features Work, With Key Caveats
- Editorial: In-App Purchasing Shame - $1-per-Minute GPS is Here, is Psychic Friends Next?
- Instant Expert: Secrets & Features of iPhone OS 3.0
1
Now the UK can legally participate in weak, fuzzy, static-filled music transmitted from their iPods, too.
Posted by Anonymous on October 5, 2006 at 8:28 AM (PDT)
2
I’ve been using one for years in the UK, it maybe illegal to sell them but ebay has been a great help in getting round that little issue. I’m certainly not alone in using one either, with them being illegal its not exactly been much of a deterrent to not get one, can’t really imagine getting pulled over by the police for using for one for instance.
Posted by Gatéz on October 5, 2006 at 10:11 AM (PDT)
3
Brilliant, just brilliant. My new car’s got an ipod socket so after years of wanting a legal itrip I no longer need one! I understand the transmitters aren’t much good, anyway.
Posted by drevo_uk in UK on October 5, 2006 at 10:23 AM (PDT)
4
I agree with the first poster. iPod FM Transmitters are nothing to get excited about. The concept sounds good, but in reality, the sound quality is terrible.
Posted by Paladin on October 5, 2006 at 1:51 PM (PDT)
5
how would you listen to your ipod, if your car doesnt come equipped with an ipod port, if not for an fm transmitter?
Posted by superspiffy on October 5, 2006 at 4:41 PM (PDT)
6
Three choices for car use of iPod:
1) FM transmitter (crummy)
2) Cassette tape adapter (pretty good)
3) iPod port (best)
Posted by Ace on October 7, 2006 at 9:42 PM (PDT)