What does "RF connection" mean??

[95Prober 10+ year member]

this is in regards to a cd changer made by JVC. in the description it says this:

"Looking to add some high-performance audio to your car or truck without digging into the dashboard? Leave your stock radio alone and expand into the trunk with this 12-disc changer from JVC. This compact changer holds up to 12 of your favorite CDs and can play CD-R, CD-RW, and MP3-encoded discs. Best of all, it simply connects to your current audio setup through an RF antenna connection to maintain your vehicle's stock or customized look.This awesome audio hook-up also features a shockproof, full-floating mechanism; BBE II high-definition sound; CD text capability; fast CD access; smart eject; variable output level control; track error recovery system; three-beam laser pickup; and a see-through magazine. Includes mounting brackets along with wired and wireless remote controls.Measures approximately 13-3/4" x 11-1/4" x 9-7/8".1-year LMW.Made in Indonesia. "

Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5790871638&category=50557&rd=1

now i know what the FM modulated ones work. but do you think this is a good way to go?? i want to connect a NON-pioneer changer to my Pioneer deck. i DONT want to change the deck, even though, many will recommend that. so please dont.

is this RF connection, have good sound quaility as if a normal changer?? i heard FM modulated ones can sound bad, but i dont know. plus this ones cheaper over an FM one.

thx

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[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Radio frequency connection...basically, an antenna jack.

The audio fidelity is still going to be limited by the FM receiver, so it won't be as good as something hardwired to the AUX input or something like that.

 

[btmorris972 10+ year member]

it can only sound as good as the radio. i had a frien that had one in a ford lightning it worked pretty good