DAB Radio Aerial
Hi,
Has anyone replaced the existing Aerial with a DAB compatible one?
It's time for an upgrade on the Audio!
Has anyone replaced the existing Aerial with a DAB compatible one?
It's time for an upgrade on the Audio!
by Owers19
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Owers19 wrote: Hi,
Has anyone replaced the existing Aerial with a DAB compatible one?
It's time for an upgrade on the Audio!
Hi
Yes I have. Ive left the original aerial in and put a dab one in the windscreen. I get really good reception no drop outs at all
Stu
by Noz1966
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I normally retain the original aerial and use a DAB splitter to good effect.
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by talkingcars
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Same as Talkingcars here
Used an active powered splitter, so standard areal feeds both DAB and FM input.
Works fine.
Used an active powered splitter, so standard areal feeds both DAB and FM input.
Works fine.
by G0RSQ
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I fitted a 3dB high gain antenna on a swivel mount in the opposite position to the existing antenna, so I now have 2 antennae...one for digital and the other for FM.
I get exceptional DAB+ reception, way beyond the "official" transmission range.
I get exceptional DAB+ reception, way beyond the "official" transmission range.
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by Cobber
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There were some dual band ones I was looking at on eBay a while back that looked very similar to the original other than a very slight bulge in the middle for the phasing. (1/4 wave for VHF and 3dBi collinear for dab). Looked like it would screw onto original mount. Either a passive or active splitter network would be needed as well unless radio has a combined input.
Edit: just had a look now and can't see them anymore. Typical! Personally, though I would probably go for an onglass one
Edit: just had a look now and can't see them anymore. Typical! Personally, though I would probably go for an onglass one
Last Edit:6 years 5 months ago
by g7nbp
Last edit: 6 years 5 months ago by g7nbp. Reason: Add comment
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Hi Stu,
We’ve done the same on our XJR as a temporary fix.
We really wanted to go the route of a full replacement
We’ve done the same on our XJR as a temporary fix.
We really wanted to go the route of a full replacement
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