New Delhi: Belkin Asia Pacific Limited, a leader in connectivity solutions and accessories for MP3 devices and computers has announced launch of the Belkin TuneBase FM (F8Z176qe) for the iPod, in India.

TuneBase FM is a compact FM transmitter that plays, powers, and mounts your iPod in your car. Equipped with ClearScan technology, Belkin TuneBase FM helps eliminated the frustration of manually finding a clear FM frequency, by automatically doing it for users.

With a majority of people listening to their MP3 players while driving in their car, Belkin's new TuneBase FM enables users to quickly scan and find the best FM Frequency to play music from by hooking up their car stereo to the playlist on the mp3 player, with one push of a button.

A built-in transmitter wirelessly connects to car stereo on multiple FM channels, while improved FM transmission delivers crystal clear audio performance to the iPod. The Belkin TuneBase FM comes equipped with an integrated auto power charger that allows users to charge their iPod while on the move, and an innovative swivel cradle with integrated antenna, that makes it easier to place the iPod in the desired listening position.

Says Madhu Joshi, director for  business development for Belkin in India, ''Apart from being a classic style statement, Belkin TuneBase FM brings radio listening back in vogue. An award winning provider of iPod accessories, Belkin now provides you the opportunity to listen to your iPod on the Go and your favorite music is just a touch of a button away.''

Compatible with iPod nano 3G, iPod classic, iPod touch and other iPod models, Belkin TuneBase FM (F8Z176qe) offers ClearScan technology, line-out for use with car-stereo inputs or cassette adapter, pro-setting that optimises audio and boosts volume, transmits audio wirelessly on multiple FM channels from 88.1MHz to 107.9MHz, multiple cradles fit any docking iPod, flexible neck offers convenient, easy repositioning of iPod.

The Belkin TuneBase FM retails in India at a suggested retail price of Rs5,499.