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Budi CCT03B Car Charger | 18W Dual USB Output | Bluetooth FM Transmitter | LCD Display | Hands-Free Calling
Aging saloons and matatus gain streamed audio through existing speakers, plus a socket pair that powers driver and passenger gear.
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Budi CCT03B 18W car charger with Bluetooth FM transmitter is now available at Mascom International for KSh 2,200, pairing a dual-port 5V/3.4A charging output with wireless audio streaming into any car radio. The unit plugs straight into the 12V cigarette lighter socket, shows its broadcast frequency on a backlit LCD panel, and carries a built-in microphone for hands-free calls. Mascom International stocks the Budi CCT03B at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, ready for same-day dispatch. The Budi CCT03B also reads MP3 and WAV files straight from a USB flash drive.
Kenya's used-import market runs on cars built before wireless pairing became standard fitment. An owner of a 2010 Toyota Fielder or a Mazda Demio faces a choice: live with a factory radio that ignores the handset, or pay a fitting shop to cut into the dashboard. The Budi CCT03B takes a third path. Parents driving school runs in Kileleshwa, university students sharing a first car, and shopkeepers making supply runs to Gikomba all get phone audio through the speakers already installed. The charging ports solve the second problem, since a handset running navigation empties before the trip ends.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that stock unbranded transmitters carrying no model number and no return path, Mascom International sells the Budi CCT03B as a traceable SKU with a printed 6-month warranty. Users report that the LCD frequency readout is what separates this unit from cheaper blind-tuning alternatives, because you can see exactly where the broadcast sits. At Mascom International, we're witnessing first-time buyers choose it as an entry into car audio before committing to anything larger. Visit the Kimathi Street store to hear the Budi CCT03B through a demonstration radio, or order for pay-on-arrival delivery to any Kenyan county.
Common Questions About the Budi CCT03B
How does the Budi CCT03B differ from the Budi CCT06B?
Both stream phone audio into a car radio, but the power sections differ. The Budi CCT03B carries two USB-A ports sharing a 5V/3.4A rating against an 18W ceiling, and sells for KSh 2,200. The CCT06B adds a 30W USB-C Power Delivery port and a 36W total budget, which matters if you charge a laptop or an iPhone at full speed. Drivers charging ordinary handsets rarely notice the gap. Mascom International keeps both at the Kimathi Street counter for side-by-side comparison.
Can I move the Budi CCT03B between two cars?
Yes, and many buyers do exactly that. Nothing is wired, screwed, or glued into the dashboard, so removal takes one pull. A driver who runs a personal saloon on weekdays and a Probox for deliveries at weekends carries the same unit between both. The frequency setting holds in memory, though a different town or a different radio may need one retune. Portability also means the unit stays with you when the vehicle is sold.
Will the Budi CCT03B fit my older Toyota or Nissan?
Yes, provided the vehicle has a working 12V cigarette lighter socket and an FM radio. That covers almost every imported saloon, station wagon, pickup, and van on Kenyan roads, including Toyota Fielder, Premio, Vitz and Probox models alongside the Nissan Note, Mazda Demio, and Subaru Forester. Input tolerance runs from 12V to 24V, so light trucks and buses on 24V electrics also work. Vehicles with a dead lighter socket need that fuse checked first.
What happens to charging speed when both USB ports are in use?
The 5V/3.4A rating is shared across the pair, not supplied per port. One handset alone can pull close to 3A and gain 25 to 30 percent battery in half an hour on most Android models. Plug in a second device and each port settles near 1.7A, which still adds useful charge across a 45-minute commute on Thika Road. Navigation with music and full screen brightness can drain some handsets faster than 1.7A refills them.
Why does the Budi CCT03B use FM instead of an AUX cable?
Most Kenyan-market imports built before 2015 have an FM radio but no 3.5mm AUX input on the dashboard. FM transmission reaches those cars without needing any socket at all. The Budi CCT03B converts the Bluetooth stream into a short-range broadcast across 87.5 to 108.0 MHz, which the factory radio receives like any station. Sound sits slightly below a direct cable, but that tradeoff buys compatibility with almost every vehicle on Kenyan roads.
What file formats does the USB flash drive port read?
The port reads MP3 and WAV files from drives formatted to FAT32. A 32GB drive holds roughly 6,000 songs at 5MB each, giving the car a music library that consumes no Safaricom or Airtel data. Playback begins automatically once a drive is inserted, and the plus and minus buttons skip tracks. Drivers on the Lodwar, Mandera, and Moyale routes often prefer this so handset battery stays free for calls.
Does the Budi CCT03B drain the car battery when the engine is off?
That depends on your vehicle rather than the unit. Many Kenyan-market cars cut power to the cigarette lighter socket once the ignition is off, so the Budi CCT03B shuts down with the engine. Some models, particularly certain Subaru and Mazda imports, keep the socket live at all times. In those cars, unplug it overnight. Standby draw is small, but a battery already weakened by age can be affected.
Why does the Budi CCT03B cost more than a plain car charger?
A basic dual-port charger runs KSh 700 to KSh 1,200 and does one job. The Budi CCT03B costs KSh 2,200 and adds a Bluetooth receiver, an FM broadcaster, an LCD frequency panel, a microphone, and a USB media reader inside the same body. You are buying one socket-mounted unit instead of a charger plus a separate transmitter. Across the 6-month warranty period that difference works out near KSh 6 per day.
Who should buy the Budi CCT03B?
Ride-hailing drivers, matatu crews, long-distance sales staff, courier drivers, and families running older vehicles get the most from it. It suits anyone whose car radio still works but whose phone cannot reach the speakers. Buyers who already own a Bluetooth head unit, or whose car runs Apple CarPlay, gain only the charging ports from this purchase. Mascom International points those customers toward a dedicated dual-port car charger instead.
Technical Specifications
Charging Output and Power Distribution
- Dual USB-A ports carry a combined 5V/3.4A rating, letting driver and passenger charge simultaneously from one socket
- Total output rated at 18W, enough to hold a navigating phone at steady battery level during city driving
- Single-device draw reaches roughly 3A, adding 25 to 30 percent battery to most Android handsets in 30 minutes
- Two-device operation splits current near 1.7A per port, still useful across a typical 45-minute Nairobi commute
- Input range spans 12V to 24V DC, covering saloon cars, matatus, pickups, lorries, and 24V bus electrics
- Built-in protection circuitry guards against over-current, over-voltage, and heat build-up during extended charging sessions
- Charging runs independently of audio, so the ports keep working even when Bluetooth is switched off
Wireless Audio Streaming and FM Broadcast
- Bluetooth 5.0 wireless link pairs with any phone, tablet, or laptop released in the last decade
- FM broadcast covers 87.5 to 108.0 MHz in 0.1 MHz steps, matching Kenya's full commercial radio band
- Stereo transmission preserves left and right channels rather than collapsing music into mono through the car speakers
- Effective broadcast range stays inside the cabin, so nearby vehicles never pick up your audio
- Automatic reconnection restores your last paired phone within seconds of the ignition turning over
- Streaming works with Spotify, YouTube, Boomplay, Mdundo, and any other app that outputs audio
- Google Maps and Waze voice directions come through the speakers at the same volume as music
Hands-Free Calling and Microphone
- Built-in omnidirectional microphone picks up the driver's voice from normal seating position without a headset
- Dedicated call button answers an incoming call with one press and ends it with a second press
- Incoming calls pause music automatically and resume playback once the conversation finishes
- Caller audio routes through the car speakers, so passengers hear the conversation rather than a phone earpiece
- Hands-free operation keeps you compliant with Kenyan traffic rules on handling phones while driving
- Cabin noise at highway speed with open windows does reach the microphone, so callers may hear road sound
Display Panel and Physical Controls
- Backlit LCD panel shows the current FM frequency in large digits readable at a glance
- Display also reports connection status, so you know instantly whether Bluetooth pairing succeeded
- Plus and minus buttons handle two jobs: stepping the FM frequency and skipping tracks forward or back
- Button placement on the front face stays reachable from the driver's seat without leaning across the console
- Panel brightness remains visible in Nairobi daytime glare and does not dazzle during night driving
- Frequency setting holds in memory between trips, so you rarely retune within the same town
Build Quality and Vehicle Compatibility
- Plug-and-play barrel fits the standard cigarette lighter socket found in Kenyan-market imports and locally sold cars
- Compact body clears the gear lever and handbrake in small cars such as the Vitz and Demio
- Spring-loaded contact pins hold the unit firm over rough surfaces including unpaved county roads
- Fire-resistant plastic housing tolerates the cabin heat of a car parked in direct Kenyan sun
- USB-A media port accepts flash drives formatted to FAT32 and plays MP3 and WAV files
- No installation, cutting, or wiring is needed, so the unit transfers to another vehicle in seconds
Package Contents
- Budi CCT03B car charger with Bluetooth FM transmitter, in black
- User guide covering pairing, frequency selection, and button functions
- Mascom International 6-month warranty card
Note:Budi ships this accessory as a single plug-in unit with no bundled cables. Mascom International stocks USB-A to USB-C, Lightning, and micro-USB charging cables separately, and our counter staff will match the right cable to your handset when you collect or receive your order.
Warranty
Mascom International backs the Budi CCT03B with a 6-month warranty covering manufacturing defects across the charging ports, Bluetooth module, LCD panel, and microphone. Claims are handled directly at our Nairobi CBD service desk with no courier return to a distant centre. Damage from vehicle electrical faults, liquid ingress, or physical impact falls outside this cover.
Where to Buy the Budi CCT03B in Kenya
Budi CCT03B is available now at Mascom International, located at Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. Visit the store Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, to pair the Budi CCT03B with your own phone and hear it through a demonstration radio before you buy. Available color: Black.
Order through any of the following:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Mascom International ships the Budi CCT03B across all 47 Kenyan counties with pay-on-arrival delivery, so you only pay once the unit reaches you. Nairobi and its environs receive same-day delivery. All other major cities and towns, including Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, and Garissa, receive next-business-day delivery. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Every unit ships with the 6-month Mascom warranty stated above, coordinated from our Nairobi CBD counter. Buyers across Kenya rely on Mascom International for accurate specifications, honest pricing, and after-sales backing on every car accessory we stock.
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