DAB Aerial

[chrispy.]

I have a RCD510 DAB Radio in my car.. But no DAB aerial.
I have phoned my local dealer and they directed me to a 3rd party company, which i found abit weird.. I contacted the 3rd party store who said to get a DAB Aerial... I have 2 options..

1. Stubby aerial £70
2. Shark Fin aerial £100
Including fitting on both.

My dad - being a Aerial Technician - just tried to bodge the FM/AM Fakra cables to see if it will pick up DAB but no joy.

I was wondering if anyone has any links to places where i can get cheaper aerial.. Or do you think the £70-£100 options are good?

Any advise is much appreciated.
Thanks!


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[greypolo9n3]

£100 for a shark fin isnt actually too bad..

but maybe im comparing that to mine because i got nav too...

shop around..ebay?

[chrispy.]

Im considering it..

Ive had a look on ebay and all it has brought up is thousands and thousands of those stupid Glass Mount ones for £10


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[hornmeister]

Don't waste money on a "DAB Aerial"

An FM Aerial covers the bands that DAB broadcast on. If you can't pick up DAB then the broadcast signal isn't strong enough in your area, or the sensitivity of the Aerial isn't good enough.

People selling DAB aerials are charging more for the privilege of adding "DAB" to the description.

[chrispy.]

Thats what im thinking.

Its the same as getting charged for a 'digital' tv aerial..

What would you suggest I do?


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[Eddie-gt]

don't be a cheap skate

£100 for an antenna and extension cable is hardly going to break the bank.

If you have a DAB radio get it all fitted

I love mine, and glad i spent on upgrading

[chrispy.]

Sadly Eddie.. I dont have a lot of money, so if i can save the £100, then im more inclined to do it..


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[Eddie-gt]

If your budget is limited then go for a windscreen antenna

I've fitted one of these on a passat with an RCD310, it worked quite well

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JVC-HAL-1-FAK ... 3f389c3f24

has a proper plug and doesn't cause a fault code on the radio like some others i have fitted

[IZVVC]

If your budget is limited then go for a windscreen antenna

I've fitted one of these on a passat with an RCD310, it worked quite well

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JVC-HAL-1-FAK ... 3f389c3f24

has a proper plug and doesn't cause a fault code on the radio like some others i have fitted

eddie i replied to your pm mate, thanks.

[chrispy.]

Will be trying to bodge it this weekend. Will let you all know how it goes.


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