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gdsvickers 2011-10-12 15:39
Console fmradio app released
 
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Console fmradio app released. Just install on your n9/n950, restart phone, plug earphones and run in terminal :
$ fmrx -f 99.9
replace 99.9 with desired frequency.
Ctrl+C stops it.
If you dont hear sound, stop program, unplug/plug earphones, then start fmrx again.
P.S. This is not my app, see www.maemos.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=3003 for details (in russian) .
P.P.S. The guy, who is working on this stuff says that fm transmitter app will be released soon

javispedro 2011-10-12 15:57
Re: Console fmradio app released
 
Please note that is my application, the official releases as well as the source are available here http://depot.javispedro.com/nit/n950radio/

It's been only tested on n950 and thus your mileage might vary.

Regarding FMTX, it's most probably a no-go on the N950, but it might work on the N9.

Also, someone from Nokia is now working on "better" FMRX support.

erendorn 2011-10-12 16:00
Re: Console fmradio app released
 
just awesome, thanks for working that out!

gdsvickers 2011-10-12 16:14
Re: Console fmradio app released
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by javispedro (Post 1107661)
Please note that is my application, the official releases as well as the source are available here http://depot.javispedro.com/nit/n950radio/

It's been only tested on n950 and thus your mileage might vary.

Regarding FMTX, it's most probably a no-go on the N950, but it might work on the N9.

Also, someone from Nokia is now working on "better" FMRX support.
sorry, I haven't known this! :mad: I've just retranslated post from maemos.ru..
nevertheless it works on my n9! thanx!

javispedro 2011-10-12 16:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gdsvickers (Post 1107671)
nevertheless it works on my n9! thanx!
I'm very glad to hear that. Thanks for the report!

HtheB 2011-10-12 22:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by javispedro (Post 1107661)
Regarding FMTX, it's most probably a no-go on the N950
Why is that so?

aironeous 2011-10-12 22:44
Re: Console fmradio app released
 
Obviously there is going to be a big demand for the fm receiver and transmitter so thanks for keeping us up to date. Now when other people ask on other threads we can answer them so it does not create so much noise and possible complaints and arguments.

javispedro 2011-10-12 22:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HtheB (Post 1107893)
Why is that so?
It is said it has no antenna, and it is explicitly disabled in the kernel (that's not a problem, but if it's disabled on the n950 and not on the n9 it probably means there's strong reason to believe it does not work).

When I tried it, I never got a hint of a signal out of it. It might be because I'm failing to configure it, but considering I got fmrx working.... that's probably not the case.

jalyst 2011-10-12 23:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HtheB (Post 1107893)
Why is that so?
Orig thread he linked to (2nd post in this thread) explains it all well in the last few pages.

HaugMedia 2011-10-13 22:27
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TX is the only thing keeping me from saying this is the perfect device. For me.

recluse 2011-10-14 05:52
Re: Console fmradio app released
 
Needs a way to make the radio output come from loudspeaker rather than headphones.
I don't use headphones as an antenna.

Also, is there a binary for the fmtx anywhere?

P.S. The N950 and N9 actually have a different radio chip (variation of the same model). The N950 one doesn't include FMTX whatsoever.
The N9 one does though there is speculation over whether it is actually connected to any antenna. You may need to rip open your device and mod it with an antenna to actually use the FMTX.

SamGan 2011-10-14 05:56
Re: Console fmradio app released
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by javispedro (Post 1107661)
Please note that is my application, the official releases as well as the source are available here http://depot.javispedro.com/nit/n950radio/
Will the FM radio be bundled as an app? I'm clueless on what to do with those files in the link.

recluse 2011-10-14 06:24
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SamGan, a GUI will come later.

Right now it has to be run in the terminal.
1. On your phone, press on this link: http://depot.javispedro.com/nit/n950....1.2_armel.deb
2. Press agree when it asks (you need external sources enabled).
3. Open terminal and type: fmrx -f 99.9 (you need development mode enabled)

jalyst 2011-10-14 17:45
Re: Console fmradio app released
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SamGan (Post 1108560)
Will the FM radio be bundled as an app? I'm clueless on what to do with those files in the link.
Read this thread starting from at least page 6...
http://forum.meego.com/showthread.php?t=3902&page=6
In conjunction with the community, Nokia's working on a proper solution.
But javispedro may actually whip-up a GUI for us in the meantime.

Emass 2011-10-27 21:26
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Any news on this? How is the app comming along?
The radio app on my n900 is the app I use the most and I'm glad to hear you are working on an app for the n9. It's the only thing keeping me from buying a n9. :)

babraq 2011-10-27 22:04
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I tried the fmrx app on N9, but without any luck. No matter what frequency I provide, the outcome is still the same -- no output whatsoever. Nothing on STDOUT, nothing in headphones. Anyone knows where the problem could be?

jalyst 2011-10-28 09:23
Re: Console fmradio app released
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Emass (Post 1114818)
Any news on this? How is the app comming along?
The radio app on my n900 is the app I use the most and I'm glad to hear you are working on an app for the n9. It's the only thing keeping me from buying a n9. :)
Maybe ask in the MeeGo thread (see my post above)...
Javis was thinking of pressing ahead w/a GUI, in-spite of Nokia working on something, as they could take a while.
But I think he needs a N9 first, which is why I was gauging community interest in this:

Community N9 Purchase Fund (N9's for devs)

zoolkhan 2011-10-28 10:44
Re: Console fmradio app released
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by javispedro (Post 1107898)
It is said it has no antenna, and it is explicitly disabled in the kernel (that's not a problem, but if it's disabled on the n950 and not on the n9 it probably means there's strong reason to believe it does not work).

When I tried it, I never got a hint of a signal out of it. It might be because I'm failing to configure it, but considering I got fmrx working.... that's probably not the case.
for the fans of reckless experimenting....

if you engage a TX w/o antenna attached - you may potentially end up blowing the RF transistors, if they arent removed along with the tx antenna:)

more possible sideffects: high power consuption
(device gets warm ..until the transistors or chips are blown)

73, de

ps: dont touch the RF circuits unless youre an engineer with calibration tools at hand.

babraq 2011-10-28 12:19
Re: Console fmradio app released
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by babraq (Post 1114832)
I tried the fmrx app on N9, but without any luck. No matter what frequency I provide, the outcome is still the same -- no output whatsoever. Nothing on STDOUT, nothing in headphones. Anyone knows where the problem could be?
I will answer myself -- RDS is working just fine, but still no sound. I am really curious what should I do to make it work. As somebody on MeeGo Forum suggested I already tried rebooting the device and plug and unplug headphones several times, without any luck.

But one thing is really curious -- when app is running, the Bluetooth icon in notification area is signalizing that Bluetooth is active, but I have turned it off.

erendorn 2011-10-28 12:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by babraq (Post 1115070)
But one thing is really curious -- when app is running, the Bluetooth icon in notification area is signalizing that Bluetooth is active, but I have turned it off.
The FMRX is in the buetooth chip (that is why there is a FM chip even if it's not supported), so this is related. The bluetooth hardware chip is definitely active during fm use, but I don't know if Bluetooth proper is up.

arisheh 2011-12-12 22:30
Re: Console fmradio app released
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by javispedro (Post 1107680)
I'm very glad to hear that. Thanks for the report!
Could you please inform me of how to install the FMradio from the index you provided :confused::confused:

Dockman 2011-12-13 00:20
Re: Console fmradio app released
 
http://my-meego.com/software/applica...Auto=488&faq=2

Use this one mate

zimmerit 2011-12-20 23:42
Re: Console fmradio app released
 
Does N9 actually have a FM Transmitter that can be used?

I'll buy it right away when that feature works:D

jalyst 2011-12-22 05:55
Re: Console fmradio app released
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by zimmerit (Post 1140211)
Does N9 actually have a FM Transmitter that can be used?

I'll buy it right away when that feature works:D
:rolleyes:

Read the thread linked to on the previous page, javispedro & others weren't sure...
They know it's not possible for the N950, but they don't own a N9, so they can't say yes/no yet.
Ask in that thread if you want them to review it, or if you want to buy them a N9. :)

_mrz_ 2012-04-16 23:51
Re: Console fmradio app released
 
Do you know that Nokia FM Radio N9 is available already in store: http://store.ovi.com/content/262564 ?


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