Discount Tricod iQfm Extreme fm-iqfmexbl - Digital player with RF modulator

I drive a Toyota RAV4 and wanted some way to play the music I want, since the radio station selection where I live is pretty poor. I've been doing music downloads, CD ripping and burning for a while, and I was pleasantly surprised to find these FM modulators that would allow me to take my digital music with me in the car.

Pros:
1. Plays WMA format.
2. Simple to use (once you figure out a couple of small things)
3. Decent sound (but what do you expect from an OEM stereo system, in a vehicle that has quite a bit of wind/road noise?..the RAV4 is NO concert hall!)

Cons:
1. If you're a true audiophile, this device probably won't do it for you.
2. Very skimpy instructions...when I first set it up, I had no idea what to look for to see that my car "recognized" the device. When it powered up through the cigarette lighter, the display instantly showed a bunch of icons in the VERY tiny display window. I did see some words that read "No Device." When nothing else happened for a while, I went ahead and inserted my SD card in the slot. Nothing changed, and nothing played. I knew I was on a clear FM station, so I figured the Tricod just didn't work and wasn't transmitting a signal to the stereo system. When I had more time later, and took a close look at the display, I could see that the "No Device" message referred to the SD card (there was a vague outline of an SD card next to the words.) Turns out I had inserted the SD card upside down. So please note that you need to insert the card label side DOWN. Once I turned the card over and re-inserted it, the device started working as advertised. However, this lack of information in the instructions is why I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5.

A surprising thing..once the device started working on the totally clear FM channel, I found that I had to turn the stereo's volume to the max to hear the music above a faint level. I was still ready to return the thing, when I decided to try tuning in to some of the other FM stations. When I tuned in to another one of the Tricod's designated frequencies (a station that was clearly in use), the Tricod's signal was actually stronger, and I could hear the music just fine at a more normal volume level. Strange...

I've never used any of the other FM modulators, so I can't compare the Tricod with them.
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