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Old 12-10-2018, 06:58 PM
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Default 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?

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Old 12-10-2018, 07:25 PM
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Default 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.....
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Old 12-10-2018, 07:43 PM
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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.
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Old 12-10-2018, 07:59 PM
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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

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Old 12-10-2018, 08:45 PM
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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.

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Old 12-11-2018, 04:34 AM
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Default 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
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Old 12-11-2018, 05:04 AM
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First post has DIY stuff.
Vern-- I don't understand the resistor terminology on that thread. What is 150R, 2k0, and 10R, please?
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Old 12-11-2018, 05:21 AM
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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
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Old 12-11-2018, 07:13 AM
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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.
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Old 12-11-2018, 07:47 AM
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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.

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