I've used cheaper FM transmitters, and ANNOYINGLY, they all shut themselves off when the signal stops (say an album finishes). Does this one?
1961377
The C .Crane FM2 transmitter does not cut off when the signal stops.You have to actually push the red button to cut the transmitter off .
1961378
This transmitter stays on until you turn it off. As others mention, I did the adjustment to the potentiometer and hooked a reel type short wave antenna to the Crane. Otherwise, you can only use it in a car at close range. I get about half house reception with the mod and the antenna.
1961379
Mine has never shut off! We listen to Internet Radio 24/7/365. Shut off occurs because of the web site or because of an automatic update from Microsoft. We don't listen to many albums! I agree with the need to make the adjustment to get whole house reception, plus in the driveway!
1961380
This device stays on, even when there is no audio input. However, yes I would put this one in the cheap category as well. It only transmits about 12 feet.
1961381
It stays on, but the product itself is complete crap. Try the "0.5 W Fail-Safe Long Range FM Transmitter - FS CZH-05B - Newly Revised: Dual Mode now with RCA Inputs" instead.
850754
The auto off takes very little time to shut off when there is no signal (Aux or Bluetooth). Even if there is a signal it has to be making sounds or it shuts off, so don't turn down the volume of your source. It also frequently shuts off even with a signal, so keep the remote handy and be ready to be frustrated. I don't understand why it has any auto shut off feature anyway since it is not battery powered and must be plugged in all the time to work.
1477058
If by shutting down you mean turning off, I haven't had that problem. My problem is that my Grundig gets poor reception for am and FM stations. I am very disappointed in it. Have you checked the electric cord connection? Also, I cannot get my radio to work on batteries. Good luck!
2053213
Mine shuts off too; not even at particularly high volume either. Signal is being fed into the unit via stereo minijack. You are not alone.
586780
What Mr. Faine says worked for me. No shut-offs and no interference from local radio stations. It's goofy, so here's a little more detail: Follow the instructions in the review section for this product to put it in International Mode and set preset 1 to the lowest frequency (87.7). Switch the unit back to U.S. mode. Tune your FM radio to 87.7 Press the preset button repeatedly on the unit until it says 107.9. *** the unit will actually broadcast on 87.7, not 107.9. *** it no longer shuts off
1727550
I haven't had any issues with the unit randomly pausing. I have had a few instances when my radio locks up and I need to pull the fuse before it starts responding again.
645826
No. "At the end of the tape, playback stops and the unit turns off automatically."
552126
Hi Caroline,This product was horrible. I have since discarded it. Maybe I just got a bad one but it wasn't worth the effort to try another one. I tryed it with a couple of radios with the same result. It would play for a minute or two then make a loud noise and cut out and did this over and over.Don
1823480
I know you can use the sleep function from the iPod and it will shut off, not sure about the radio.
1865014
I honestly threw mine out and bought a different fm transmitter due to the cord cracking and breaking because of the cold weather. It's not good quality so don't waste your money on it for any reason.
1527536
OK, so this is a really old post right now, but maybe someone is looking for the information. Any FM transmitter in LA is going to be so-so. There are simply so many FM stations in LA that it's hard to use a transmitter without interference. If you are driving in your car there will be several times where you will need to fidgit with the settings. It can get really annoying. So, will it work? Probably. Will it be stable or enjoyable? Probably not.
1333381
There always has been a way. Most FM transmitters plug into any headphone jack, such as this one (my favorite). http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00067LYFW/sr=8-2/qid=1149459389/ref=pd_bbs_2/002-8215653-1061658?%5Fencoding=UTF8
463159
I also have this question. I'd like to know if this unit can receive FM radio if my Internet connection goes down.
1216917
Check your audio source to find out if' it's putting out and then turn on your receiver, make sure that your cell phone (If that's your audio) source is working properly now turn on your FM radio with the transmitter completely off and search for a channel in your area where you hear no signal and log it down , turn on your transmitter and adjust the frequency to the frequency that you found on your receiver that was blank, you should hear dead silence on your receiver, then turn on your audio source and enjoy. I use it to listen to online radio stations on FM stereo in my car nice!
1631798
I have my unit connected to the radio on my motorcycle amp. If the unit is playing, through my phone, it continues broadcasting when the bike starts. Also, it returns to the music, automatically, after phone calls. I hope this "info" has helped. C.D.VanDerveer
1216489
That happens on and off with mine, I have this product for a good 4 years now, when it happens I restart the computer and it has worked for me, I have the transmitter in my lap top with Windows Vista. My conclusion on the issue is that a stronger wave cuts into it and it causes it, move the transmitter to a different location, remember we are bombarded by radio waves all the time.
912728
No. The unit (Amplifier) has a cable to sync with the Receiver to auto shutdown when not in use. It seems to work, mostly. :)