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Ironflight 12-10-2018 06:58 PM

BlueTooth Module for Aux Audio?
 
Wondering if anyone has any experience with one of these inexpensive Bluetooth modules designed to plug in to an Aux In jack so you can pair your phone to a simple radio. Here?s just one example a Google search turned up:

https://www.amazon.com/APEKX-Bluetoo...module+for+car

My current project is a small single seater (no intercom) with only one Comm radio (an MGL V-16), so no need for an audio panel of any kind. I plan to fly mostly with my helmet, so not going to go with a headset with a BT receiver. The radio doesn?t have built in BT, but it does have an Aux Audio IN port - hence the question.

I?d rather not plug my iPhone in with a cable - to many cables/hoses in the cockpit with O2 as well - so thinking BT.

Anyone have any experinces to share?

Paul

petehowell 12-10-2018 07:25 PM

I use one
 
Paul,

I use one in my -9A to listen to podcasts while cruising. Mine is only one way from my phone to the audio system. Works really well, but it sounds simpler that what you are going to do. One charge seems to last forever.

I don't miss the extra cable.....

Ironflight 12-10-2018 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petehowell (Post 1308402)
Paul,

I use one in my -9A to listen to podcasts while cruising. Mine is only one way from my phone to the audio system. Works really well, but it sounds simpler that what you are going to do. One charge seems to last forever.

I don't miss the extra cable.....

Thanks Pete - that?s all I am looking for - one way to teh audio system. That way I can pair either the phone or the iPad, whichever is more convenient.

jliltd 12-10-2018 07:59 PM

I put one in my Husky. Looks like the same one but by Taotronics model TT-BA07. 2 in one transmitter (It can link to two devices at once). I have two Bose A20 Bluetooth headsets. Woola! Don't need a Bluetooth audio panel to run stereo SXM from the GDL-52 to the headsets. Alas the Garmin GDL-52 can only link to 1 device. Very happy with the TaoTronics.

https://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-Bl..._df_B01EHSX28M

Jim Ivey

vlittle 12-10-2018 08:45 PM

Hi Paul, check this thread: http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...oth#post868366. First post has DIY stuff.

I used both a music-only module and a cell phone/music module to make phone calls. Works well with my helmet.

Vern

Tooch 12-11-2018 04:34 AM

Hard wired
 
I have one of the receivers that you are interested in and it works fine. The only thing I don't like is that I have to take it out of the plane to recharge it. I was thinking about installing something like this.

https://www.qualitymobilevideo.com/b...IaAp8MEALw_wcB

snopercod 12-11-2018 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vlittle (Post 1308416)
First post has DIY stuff.

Vern-- I don't understand the resistor terminology on that thread. What is 150R, 2k0, and 10R, please?

dtw_rv6 12-11-2018 05:21 AM

I'm planning a hands-free unit that will accept a mic input. If it works out, I'll be able to place phone calls as well as stream music.

https://www.qualitymobilevideo.com/rm-x7bt.html

WyoDave 12-11-2018 07:13 AM

MPOW
 
I use an MPOW. Last all day and then some. They cost $15 and sound surprisingly good, especially for the price. No cables to deal with, plugs right into the aux jack.:cool:

erich weaver 12-11-2018 07:47 AM

Not an expert on this, but seems like a consideration here is whether the aux input is set up for stereo or just mono. I think the bluetooth modules are typically stereo so if your aux input is only mono you may only hear one channel. I?m sure there is a work around for that, just raising the issue.

Erich


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