 Re: Nokia e61 radio application
On Wed, 01 Aug 2007 03:19:14 +0100, Matt Wheeler
<spam@007jbond.freeserve.co.uk> wrote:
>
> "Craig Cockburn" <craig@siliconglen.com> wrote in message
> news:1185913538.817710.39960@22g2000hsm.googlegrou ps.com...
>> On 30 Jul, 20:45, Craig Cockburn <cr...@siliconglen.com> wrote:
>>> Does anyone know if it is possible to download software to allow a
>>> Nokia E61 to run radio software on symbian so that it is compatible
>>> with a plug on radio receiver? (like the Nokia 6280)
>>>
>>> If so, where can I get such software?
>>>
>>> thanks
>>>
>>> Craig
>>
>> I have since found a Nokia AD-46 which looks like it might do the
>> job
>> but all the descriptions of it are woefully inadequate as they don't
>> explain whether this can function as a radio with the E61. Does
>> anyone
>> know?
>>
>
> The AD-46 isn't a radio itself, its just a headset lead with a
> headphone socket on it.
>
> Checking Nokia's website, the E61 spec (and E61i) does not list as
> having an FM radio, so it looks like you're out of luck. I'd guess the
> reason is that the E series is targetted at "business" types who they
> perceive as not wanting/needing FM radio capability, where as N series
> and other handsets do get the functionality as they're either "media"
> handsets or general consumer targetted phones.
>
> So, sadly, looks like you're out of luck, you may as well go to your
> local eletrical retailer (or Argos), and pick up a small pocket FM
> radio instead.
>
>
Looks like you need the Nokia HS-2R which is a plug-in hands-free which
has a FM radio built into it. It is meant for phones with a pop-port and
no built in radio, just like the E61. I may get one for my E61i.
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Regards, etc.
Jonathan Quirk
jonathan AT quirk DOT force9 DOT co DOT uk
Ascot, Berkshire, UK
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