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absinthebri
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Posted: 2006-05-18 18:17
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This might be of interest to UK MMR-60 users:

Ofcom has said it is working with other regulators to draft an EU-wide standard on the use of a gadget which plays the output of Apple's iPods on FM radios.

Using an iTrip is banned in Britain as its low-power transmissions can, in theory, interfere with legal stations.

However, the device and other similar accessories for MP3 players are widely available to purchase online.

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Full story from BBC NEWS:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/uk_politics/4993528.stm
Sammy_boy
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Posted: 2006-05-18 18:18
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Good, that means I'll be able to use my iTrip legally!

Not that it being illegal has stopped me!
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absinthebri
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Posted: 2006-05-18 18:19
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I use an MMR-60. Well, obviously I don't, but I would it it was legal.
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