Can you Use an FM transmitter with your iPod?

What FM transmitter should I use with my iPOD 10gb?

• I have purchased the Grifin digital iTrip and the Belkin digital transmitter. Neither have worked well in my car (a 2005 Scion Xb). I was told that the transmitters are only as good as your car radio and I suppose the Scion raidio isn't very good. Incidentally I did try the Belkin in a Lexus and it seemed to work better. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can do to get either to work better or if they have experience with a good FM transmitter? Just an FYI its hard to get a station here where there is no interference from neighboring stations, I live in Philadelphia so there's a lot of FM stations here. Thanks for your help!

• Answer:

  I too have had a terrible time trying to get static-free sound from ANY FM modulator. I have the Belkin transmitter as well, and I have found it does perform a little better when used with the optional DC power plug for the cigarette lighter. I guess having more power puts it out there better... but I ended up buying a new stereo deck for my truck. I found it at Wal-Mart, it's a Sony Xplod, it was $89, and it has a front Auxilary input, so that a $2 male-male 3.5mm cable plugs them together. MUCH MUCH cleaner sound, it's now crystal clear. And the cable I chose is 6ft long, so I have plenty of space. The stereo deck itself is very nice for the price too, at 52 watts per channel, it also has a separate controller if you were to plug in a subwoofer (nice if you want bass without a bunch of amps and crossovers!!) I saw tons of other stereo decks with front aux inputs, all different brands, but if I had it to do over again, I would do it every time - you spent some jack on that ipod, and it puts out GREAT quality sound - it's a shame that the static eats it up! :) Good luck!