Arkon SF250 Digital SoundFeeder Wireless FM Transmitter

by Arkon

Product Details

Product Manual [144kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 2.2 x 0.9 inches ; 1.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00023TEWU
• Item model number: SF-250
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 6, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Play your portable music player in the car without upgrading your in-vehicle stereo system with the Arkon SF250 Digital SoundFeeder. The wireless FM adapter is designed to transmit the music from a portable CD player, iPod, or MP3 player to an empty frequency on your FM dial. All you have to do is plug the SF250 into your player's headphone jack, and then tune the radio to any one of the eight supported FM stations (88.1, 88.3, 88.5, 88.7, 107.1, 107.3, 107.5, and 107.7 MHz). Once you find an empty frequency, the SF250 plays your favorite songs directly through your car's stereo speakers. The sound quality is solid and reliable, and the unit's Phase Lock Loop (PLL) synthesized circuitry ensures you won't have to deal with electronic drift.

Listeners can also use the SF250 on other radios as well, such as home stereos or portable boomboxes. And at a mere 2.25 inches wide by 3 inches deep, the Digital SoundFeeder takes up very little space, letting you store it in a cup holder, pocket, or other location. The SF250 runs for up to 60 hours on two AA batteries and boasts a transmission range of 10 to 30 feet, depending on conditions. It also comes with a 6.5-inch audio cord.

What's in the Box
SF250 Digital SoundFeeder, audio cord, user's manual.

Product Description

Transmits Audio Through Your FM RadioProduct Information The Wireless Stereo Music Adapter (SF250) lets you hear music from your portable MP3 player CD MD PDA orlaptop computer wirelessly through your vehicles FM radio.  Also use athome to transmit music files from your computer to your stereo systemIt is easy to use!  Just connect the SoundFeeder to any portable audiodevice or computer sound card.  Select one of 8 possible unused channels(available frequencies: 88.1 88.3 88.5 88.7 107.1 107.3 107.5 107.7) onyour FM radio dial where no station is broadcasting and tune in the SoundFeeder.Product Features 8 digitally tuned frequencies PLL synthesized circuitry Easy to use Transmit from any audio source Use with your portable: MP3 Player CD Player MD Player PDA Satellite Radio Laptop Computer Product Specification Dimensions:  0.88" x 2.25" x 3"   (H x W x D) Weight:  approx. 2 oz. Audio Cord Length:  6.5" Consumption Current: 10mA (no input signal) Transmission Range: 10-20 Ft. Channel Separation: 40 dB (Stereo) Maximum Input: 400 mVpp Signal Level: Audio Input Impedance: 600 ohm Audio Response: 50Hz - 15KHz (+/- 3 dB) Pilot: -10% of MPXMinimum Requirements Requires 2 AAA Batteries (not included) 

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but not great, September 12, 2005

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Damion Hylton "Hylly Hyl" (Bronx) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Arkon SF250 Digital SoundFeeder Wireless FM Transmitter (Electronics)

I like it for the most part but the thing with it is that it goes thru batteries like water. 1 set of batteries may last a few days and as it is sucking power the reception to whatever radio you use gets weak. Also, I found out that while using the transmitter, your player has to be turned down or else it will overdrive the transmitter and the sound will be poor. You pretty much have to search for the balance between your transmitter and radio in order to get quality sound between the them.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works like a charm !!, July 24, 2005

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B. Davis (Jackson, MS) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Arkon SF250 Digital SoundFeeder Wireless FM Transmitter (Electronics)

This little device was just what we were looking for! It transmits the signal very clearly. Our only complaint: It goes through batteries faster than we had hoped. It will be better for use in the car, on short road trips, than in the house for all-day use.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works Well, September 7, 2005

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N. Sharp - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Arkon SF250 Digital SoundFeeder Wireless FM Transmitter (Electronics)

This product works well. However it does not have nearly the 30 foot range it claims to have. It is more like 2 feet. It also has the limited 8 channels, in large cities it can be hard to find a station that works. Despite this, in stations that just come in as distorted static, the product is strong enough to over come this and give a resonable signal. Not quite as clear as a tape adapter. It works well, has a nice sleek design, and easy to travel with. Good buy for the price, however a strong model would be advised.