Audiovox XM XMFM1 FM Direct Adapter (Black)

by Audiovox

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 1.7 x 6 inches ; 7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000CRQI4I
• Item model number: XMFM1
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Audiovox XMFM-1 FM Direct Adapter for Xpress XM7 Satellite Radio Receiver is designed expressly to turn the internal FM transmitter in Audiovox's XM7 receiver into a wired FM modulator. This unit plugs directly into the vehicle radio antenna jack in your car stereo, and connects to the XMC-10 cradle via the docking station's audio line-out jack. This is especially useful for when you are taking advantage of your XM7 XM satellite radio receiver's FM transmitter because your vehicle's car stereo does not have an audio line-in jack accessible, and you are driving through areas with strong FM radio signals that are interfering with your car's reception of the XM7's FM transmission. In order for this unit to operate, your XM7 receiver must be set to FM On in the Xpress XM user's menu.

Product Description

Lose the static and crackle by hardwiring your satellite radio directly to your vehicle’s FM radio. Features: -Connect directly to your vehicle's radio antenna: Play your satellite radio over your FM radio. -Static-free sound: Static-free audio connection for your satellite radio, hardwired directly into your vehicle's FM radio behind the dash*. -Single button switching between Satellite and FM radio: Easily switch between Satellite Radio and regular FM radio with the touch of a button. -Free up your vehicle power adapter: Hardwire your Satellite Radio's power behind the dash to free up your vehicle's power adapter for a cell phone, PDA or other device. -Compatible with almost any vehicle: Includes everything for most installations (antenna adapters may be required and are sold separately by professional installers).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Even Think About Using FM Transmitter, April 18, 2009

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Anthony E. Whitaker "Head Scratcher" (Virginia Beach, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Audiovox XM XMFM1 FM Direct Adapter (Black) (Electronics)

If you are installing an XM radio in your car and thinking about utilizing the XM radio's ability to broadcast music to a specific channel on your car stereo - FORGET ABOUT IT!!! Just assume you will NOT be doing it that way, and buy one of these instead. This unit doesn't require any external power hookup, won't require you to string thin fragile wires from the front of your car to the back, is fairly small and easy to install, and sends wonderful, static-free sound to your car stereo. On your XM radio, you will still have to select a specific FM channel for reception of XM music, but you won't get any static even if you select a strong local FM channel. And, if you turn your XM radio off, you will be able listen to the FM channel normally. The FM channel is only blocked out when the XM radio is turned on. Check to see if your car stereo has a non-standard antenna input that will require inexpensive adapters. My car, which has a Blaupunkt radio, required "Volkswagen style" adapters. All these do is change the shape of the plugs that connect to the car radio and antenna. Note that I say "adapters" (plural) because, if you DO have a non-standard antenna input, you will need 2 adapters: 1 to mate the Audivox plug to your non-standard car stereo antenna input, and another to mate the antenna wire that used to plug into your car stereo but now needs to plug into the Audiovox adapter. The Audiovox unit goes between your car stereo and the end of your existing antenna wire. So, you will need a standard-to-nonstandard adapter + a nonstandard-to-standard adapter.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must have for XM Receivers, February 2, 2007

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D. Phillips "Ralph Malph" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Audiovox XM XMFM1 FM Direct Adapter (Black) (Electronics)

This is a simple install. I bought two, one for my company vehicle and one for my personal car. With all of the travelling I do, I have not had any interference or loss of reception since installing this. It's hardwired directly to your existing radio antenna, so there's no more static either. I definitely recommend this item if you are currently using an FM transmitter for your XM receiver.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars exceptional reception, January 10, 2009

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R. Pool (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Audiovox XM XMFM1 FM Direct Adapter (Black) (Electronics)

I purchased the fm direct adapter after hearing/reading about the low signal from the xm fm modulators and this product did exactly what it is advertised to do. Installation was simple (my radio has the din pins to remove it) and it only took about 15 minutes start to finish. I have not wired in the included cigarette lighter plug yet, but that will make the installation all under the dash for the xm radio. The sound quality is good with no interference.