Comments on: LobeMan FM Radio Review http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/01/23/lobeman_fm_radio_review/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:17:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/01/23/lobeman_fm_radio_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19104 Julie Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:04:10 +0000 #comment-19104 I just emailed the only contact I had at the company and asked them to respond to your question. Hopefully they are still in business :) I just emailed the only contact I had at the company and asked them to respond to your question. Hopefully they are still in business :)

]]> By: 901 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/01/23/lobeman_fm_radio_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19103 901 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 07:38:09 +0000 #comment-19103 Is LobeMan still Mfg? I would like to get Lobeman in a pc programable one channel or freq. locked after scanning to desired freq. model. For use at school sporting events. Anybody have any ideas? :) Is LobeMan still Mfg? I would like to get Lobeman in a pc programable one channel or freq. locked after scanning to desired freq. model. For use at school sporting events. Anybody have any ideas? :)

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/01/23/lobeman_fm_radio_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19102 Judie Thu, 23 Feb 2006 14:34:02 +0000 #comment-19102 Sean, that's clever! I would have never thought of using the Lobeman to pick up an FM signal from Sirius or XM. :0) Sean, that’s clever! I would have never thought of using the Lobeman to pick up an FM signal from Sirius or XM. :0)

]]> By: SeanB http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/01/23/lobeman_fm_radio_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19101 SeanB Thu, 23 Feb 2006 04:47:45 +0000 #comment-19101 I wanted to mention that the LobeMan is a perfect companion to anybody with children who enjoys listening to Howard Stern on Sirius. I cannot listen to Stern's new show out loud with three young children running around the house in the morning, until now. My Sirius Radio has a built-in FM transmitter that emits a powerful enough signal to reach my entire 3-story home, including my front yard. Tune your LobeMan to the same frequency you set your satellite radio and enjoy Stern without having to worry about kids overhearing words or topics that are not appropriate for them. I wanted to mention that the LobeMan is a perfect companion to anybody with children who enjoys listening to Howard Stern on Sirius. I cannot listen to Stern’s new show out loud with three young children running around the house in the morning, until now.

My Sirius Radio has a built-in FM transmitter that emits a powerful enough signal to reach my entire 3-story home, including my front yard. Tune your LobeMan to the same frequency you set your satellite radio and enjoy Stern without having to worry about kids overhearing words or topics that are not appropriate for them.

]]> By: Schorschi http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/01/23/lobeman_fm_radio_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19100 Schorschi Sat, 19 Feb 2005 05:16:40 +0000 #comment-19100 <blockquote><cite>LMM wrote: </cite><br />(Hi, I'm one of the creators of the LobeMan.) With the iTrip, you would set it to transmit on 88.1 or 88.3 for example, and then with the LobeMan, you would hit the [reset] button, and then the [scan] button. The LobeMan will pick up the signal as the first station on the radio band. Because of the way FM transmission/reception works, the signal from the iTrip will overpower any other FM stations that may be transmitting in the area on those low bands. So, you leave the iPod in your bag, slip on the LobeMan, and voila. Best, Michael Schwartz</blockquote> I had this idea. Wouldn't it be a market niche to make an ear radio with a channel switch to tune in to just one channel of a stereo radio signal? That way you could buy two ear radios, tune in to the same station, set one to the right stereo channel, the other to the left and enjoy a stereo program. Georg

LMM wrote:

(Hi, I’m one of the creators of the LobeMan.)

With the iTrip, you would set it to transmit on 88.1 or 88.3 for example, and then with the LobeMan, you would hit the [reset] button, and then the [scan] button. The LobeMan will pick up the signal as the first station on the radio band.

Because of the way FM transmission/reception works, the signal from the iTrip will overpower any other FM stations that may be transmitting in the area on those low bands. So, you leave the iPod in your bag, slip on the LobeMan, and voila.

Best,
Michael Schwartz

I had this idea. Wouldn’t it be a market niche to make an ear radio with a channel switch to tune in to just one channel of a stereo radio signal? That way you could buy two ear radios, tune in to the same station, set one to the right stereo channel, the other to the left and enjoy a stereo program.

Georg

]]> By: LMM http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/01/23/lobeman_fm_radio_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19099 LMM Fri, 30 Jan 2004 17:49:42 +0000 #comment-19099 <blockquote><em>Originally posted by neps </em> <strong>While a good thought, I would think that the iTrip - LobeMan combo wouldn't be successful. You can't even really see what channel you are on the LobeMan and you would have to manually adjust the iTrip for each and every station to try and guess which station the LobeMan is tuned to. </strong></blockquote> (Hi, I'm one of the creators of the LobeMan.) With the iTrip, you would set it to transmit on 88.1 or 88.3 for example, and then with the LobeMan, you would hit the [reset] button, and then the [scan] button. The LobeMan will pick up the signal as the first station on the radio band. Because of the way FM transmission/reception works, the signal from the iTrip will overpower any other FM stations that may be transmitting in the area on those low bands. So, you leave the iPod in your bag, slip on the LobeMan, and voila. Best, Michael Schwartz

Originally posted by neps
While a good thought, I would think that the iTrip – LobeMan combo wouldn’t be successful. You can’t even really see what channel you are on the LobeMan and you would have to manually adjust the iTrip for each and every station to try and guess which station the LobeMan is tuned to.

(Hi, I’m one of the creators of the LobeMan.)

With the iTrip, you would set it to transmit on 88.1 or 88.3 for example, and then with the LobeMan, you would hit the [reset] button, and then the [scan] button. The LobeMan will pick up the signal as the first station on the radio band.

Because of the way FM transmission/reception works, the signal from the iTrip will overpower any other FM stations that may be transmitting in the area on those low bands. So, you leave the iPod in your bag, slip on the LobeMan, and voila.

Best,
Michael Schwartz

]]> By: karmannghia http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/01/23/lobeman_fm_radio_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19098 karmannghia Thu, 29 Jan 2004 22:21:07 +0000 #comment-19098 Thanks. I think I just might try it out. Thanks. I think I just might try it out.

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/01/23/lobeman_fm_radio_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19097 Judie Thu, 29 Jan 2004 22:14:06 +0000 #comment-19097 ghia, The LobeMan's reception is the best that I have ever received on a portable - perhaps because the antenna is so long. It stays in place when you move vigerously. Perhaps an hour of jump rope might dislodge it; but otherwise, I think it will stay in place. Judie :0) ghia,

The LobeMan’s reception is the best that I have ever received on a portable – perhaps because the antenna is so long.

It stays in place when you move vigerously. Perhaps an hour of jump rope might dislodge it; but otherwise, I think it will stay in place.

Judie :0)

]]> By: karmannghia http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/01/23/lobeman_fm_radio_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19096 karmannghia Thu, 29 Jan 2004 22:07:34 +0000 #comment-19096 How is the reception?? I find a lot of the workout FM radios have really poor reception, ie Philips Nike PSA FM Radio. The concept of the Lobeman sounds great. Also, how well does the unit stay in place when moving around?? Would it constantly move when on a treadmill?? Thanks. How is the reception?? I find a lot of the workout FM radios have really poor reception, ie Philips Nike PSA FM Radio. The concept of the Lobeman sounds great.

Also, how well does the unit stay in place when moving around?? Would it constantly move when on a treadmill?? Thanks.

]]> By: neps http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/01/23/lobeman_fm_radio_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19095 neps Thu, 29 Jan 2004 15:52:33 +0000 #comment-19095 While a good thought, I would think that the iTrip - LobeMan combo wouldn't be successful. You can't even really see what channel you are on the LobeMan and you would have to manually adjust the iTrip for each and every station to try and guess which station the LobeMan is tuned to. The setup sounds like a nightmare, but once you get it going, it may work. Perhaps another FM transmitter for the iPod such as Belkin's where you can easily switch between different bands, may be a better option, but then again it has more bulk. Nice Review btw! While a good thought, I would think that the iTrip – LobeMan combo wouldn’t be successful. You can’t even really see what channel you are on the LobeMan and you would have to manually adjust the iTrip for each and every station to try and guess which station the LobeMan is tuned to. The setup sounds like a nightmare, but once you get it going, it may work. Perhaps another FM transmitter for the iPod such as Belkin’s where you can easily switch between different bands, may be a better option, but then again it has more bulk.

Nice Review btw!

]]> By: omido http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/01/23/lobeman_fm_radio_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19094 omido Sat, 24 Jan 2004 13:00:23 +0000 #comment-19094 Has anyone try it with an ipod + itrip ? it may be nice, the big ipod in the bag and no wire :-) Has anyone try it with an ipod + itrip ? it may be nice, the big ipod in the bag and no wire :-)

]]> By: isobutane http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/01/23/lobeman_fm_radio_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19093 isobutane Sat, 24 Jan 2004 02:32:02 +0000 #comment-19093 Of course. Freudian slip? Perish the thought. Mark Of course. Freudian slip? Perish the thought.

Mark

]]> By: isobutane http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/01/23/lobeman_fm_radio_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19092 isobutane Sat, 24 Jan 2004 02:31:12 +0000 #comment-19092 I wear wireframe glasses, so it would probably work. Thanks! For $17 (including whipping), it's pretty much a no-brainer. :) Mark I wear wireframe glasses, so it would probably work. Thanks! For $17 (including whipping), it’s pretty much a no-brainer. :)

Mark

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/01/23/lobeman_fm_radio_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19091 Judie Sat, 24 Jan 2004 02:29:17 +0000 #comment-19091 I tried the Lobeman on with sunglasses (sorry, ever since lasix, I haven't needed my specs anymore), and it is doable. Granted, my sunglasses have thicker arms than the average eyeglasses, so this would probably work even better with thin armed specs. I tried the Lobeman on with sunglasses (sorry, ever since lasix, I haven’t needed my specs anymore), and it is doable. Granted, my sunglasses have thicker arms than the average eyeglasses, so this would probably work even better with thin armed specs.

]]> By: isobutane http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/01/23/lobeman_fm_radio_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19090 isobutane Sat, 24 Jan 2004 02:24:21 +0000 #comment-19090 Does the Lobeman work with someone who wears glasses? Do the glasses get in the way of a proper fit over the ear for the Lobeman? Is it a comfortable combination? Thanks. Mark:eek: Does the Lobeman work with someone who wears glasses? Do the glasses get in the way of a proper fit over the ear for the Lobeman? Is it a comfortable combination? Thanks.

Mark:eek:

]]> By: Cameron_Talley http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/01/23/lobeman_fm_radio_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19089 Cameron_Talley Fri, 23 Jan 2004 23:40:54 +0000 #comment-19089 No harm done; just wanted to set the record straight! :) No harm done; just wanted to set the record straight! :)

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/01/23/lobeman_fm_radio_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19088 Judie Fri, 23 Jan 2004 22:39:19 +0000 #comment-19088 <blockquote><em>Originally posted by Error94 </em> [B] 1) When you turn the LobeMan off, does it reset back to the beginning of the dial, or does it remember the last tuned station?[/B]</blockquote> If you turn it off and turn it back on within a couple minutes or so, it will go back to the last station. If you turn it off and leave it for a couple hours, then it goes back to the beginning of the dial, and you have to hit the scan button. Or at least that has been my experience. This might be really inconvenient if you live somewhere with 600 stations, but I live where there are <em>maybe</em> 15 - so I am not complaining. <blockquote><em>Originally posted by Error94 </em> <strong>2) I know this is subjective, but to your ears what is the difference between low and high? Low for quiet indoor environments, high for outside with some traffic noise? Is high too loud?</strong></blockquote> Exactly as you said - low is perfect for indoors and outside if it is quiet and you are walking. High is great for noisier environments. High is not <strong>too</strong> loud, but it is uncomfortable to my ears when inside. It might be good for someone with hearing loss, though. <blockquote><em>Originally posted by Error94 </em> <strong> If only they had manged to put a few preset buttons on it (I could be very happy with three), it would be perfect. </strong></blockquote> I agree that presets would be great - maybe in the next version. :)

Originally posted by Error94
[B]
1) When you turn the LobeMan off, does it reset back to the beginning of the dial, or does it remember the last tuned station?[/B]

If you turn it off and turn it back on within a couple minutes or so, it will go back to the last station. If you turn it off and leave it for a couple hours, then it goes back to the beginning of the dial, and you have to hit the scan button. Or at least that has been my experience. This might be really inconvenient if you live somewhere with 600 stations, but I live where there are maybe 15 – so I am not complaining.

Originally posted by Error94
2) I know this is subjective, but to your ears what is the difference between low and high? Low for quiet indoor environments, high for outside with some traffic noise? Is high too loud?

Exactly as you said – low is perfect for indoors and outside if it is quiet and you are walking. High is great for noisier environments. High is not too loud, but it is uncomfortable to my ears when inside. It might be good for someone with hearing loss, though.

Originally posted by Error94
If only they had manged to put a few preset buttons on it (I could be very happy with three), it would be perfect.

I agree that presets would be great – maybe in the next version. :)

]]> By: Judie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/01/23/lobeman_fm_radio_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19087 Judie Fri, 23 Jan 2004 22:25:40 +0000 #comment-19087 Cameron, you are totally correct, and I will amend the review. My mom wears ITE hearing aids, and has since the 90s. These are a relatively new thing for her, as she has had a degenerative hearing loss problem since she was a teen (she is 62, this year). She wore the over the ear style until the in-ear style she is wearing now became available for her moderate to severe hearing loss. I think when I was writing this, it was more from the perspective of she <strong>used</strong> to wear the BTE, until the ITE was avaiable, so that made the BTE "old." I hope I didn't offend you or anyone else, I certainly didn't mean to. :) Regarding the antenna - I flick it over my shoulder. If you wear a bandanna or a sweatband as you work out, it tucks into this nicely. Judie :0) Cameron, you are totally correct, and I will amend the review. My mom wears ITE hearing aids, and has since the 90s. These are a relatively new thing for her, as she has had a degenerative hearing loss problem since she was a teen (she is 62, this year). She wore the over the ear style until the in-ear style she is wearing now became available for her moderate to severe hearing loss. I think when I was writing this, it was more from the perspective of she used to wear the BTE, until the ITE was avaiable, so that made the BTE “old.” I hope I didn’t offend you or anyone else, I certainly didn’t mean to. :)

Regarding the antenna – I flick it over my shoulder. If you wear a bandanna or a sweatband as you work out, it tucks into this nicely.

Judie :0)

]]> By: Error94 http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/01/23/lobeman_fm_radio_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19086 Error94 Fri, 23 Jan 2004 22:24:57 +0000 #comment-19086 Judie, Thanks for the nice review! I've got two questions: 1) When you turn the LobeMan off, does it reset back to the beginning of the dial, or does it remember the last tuned station? 2) I know this is subjective, but to your ears what is the difference between low and high? Low for quiet indoor environments, high for outside with some traffic noise? Is high too loud? I really like the idea of this little radio. If only they had manged to put a few preset buttons on it (I could be very happy with three), it would be perfect. Having to listen to commercials because you are feeling like you're stuck on a station can be a downer when you're working out. I need the tunes! :cool: Judie,

Thanks for the nice review! I’ve got two questions:

1) When you turn the LobeMan off, does it reset back to the beginning of the dial, or does it remember the last tuned station?

2) I know this is subjective, but to your ears what is the difference between low and high? Low for quiet indoor environments, high for outside with some traffic noise? Is high too loud?

I really like the idea of this little radio. If only they had manged to put a few preset buttons on it (I could be very happy with three), it would be perfect. Having to listen to commercials because you are feeling like you’re stuck on a station can be a downer when you’re working out. I need the tunes! :cool:

]]> By: Cameron_Talley http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/01/23/lobeman_fm_radio_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19085 Cameron_Talley Fri, 23 Jan 2004 21:45:19 +0000 #comment-19085 Just a note: BTE (Behind the ear) hearing aids are not by any means "old" I wear two of them every day. BTE aids are more powerful than ITE (in the ear) aids; thus, many people with moderate to severe losses must wear them, or choose to wear them Furthermore, ITE aids are not practical for all people, espescially those who's ears are still growing, or who have irritation problems. Nice review, just wanted to correct your viewpoint on this subject, which I am a little sensitive too! :) Just a note: BTE (Behind the ear) hearing aids are not by any means “old” I wear two of them every day.

BTE aids are more powerful than ITE (in the ear) aids; thus, many people with moderate to severe losses must wear them, or choose to wear them

Furthermore, ITE aids are not practical for all people, espescially those who’s ears are still growing, or who have irritation problems.

Nice review, just wanted to correct your viewpoint on this subject, which I am a little sensitive too! :)

]]> By: trophyofgrace http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/01/23/lobeman_fm_radio_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19084 trophyofgrace Fri, 23 Jan 2004 21:05:32 +0000 #comment-19084 gr8- you could just put the antenna inside your shirt. Furthermore, why would you want to remove it? It is what gives the device great reception. gr8- you could just put the antenna inside your shirt.
Furthermore, why would you want to remove it? It is what gives the device great reception.

]]> By: trophyofgrace http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/01/23/lobeman_fm_radio_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19083 trophyofgrace Fri, 23 Jan 2004 21:03:45 +0000 #comment-19083 I love this thing! It is going to replace my old cassette walkman for when I go to the Y. I wish it were available in stores though, I hate ordering things online (no cc)... I love this thing! It is going to replace my old cassette walkman for when I go to the Y. I wish it were available in stores though, I hate ordering things online (no cc)…

]]> By: gr8-wrx http://the-gadgeteer.com/2004/01/23/lobeman_fm_radio_review/comment-page-1/#comment-19082 gr8-wrx Fri, 23 Jan 2004 20:24:55 +0000 #comment-19082 Just curious, does the antenna ever get in the way? I like the concept, but am thinking also that the antenna might not look so cool. Any testing using it without the antenna? Does there seem to be a way to take it off without cutting? Just curious, does the antenna ever get in the way?

I like the concept, but am thinking also that the antenna might not look so cool. Any testing using it without the antenna? Does there seem to be a way to take it off without cutting?

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