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| Stu_XS Member Since: 22 Jul 2018 Location: Hampshire Posts: 86   
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I also have a DAB reception issue.
I installed the glass mount in the safari window thinking there would be an issue with the heated screen but it is no better. Some people report goos success with a simple splitter that uses the original wing mounted antenna. Stu... 2013 Aintree Green 90 XS SW 2.2 Puma |
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5th Oct 2018 11:40am |
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| Villa101 Member Since: 12 Nov 2017 Location: n/a Posts: 3  
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Installed my antenna sticker thing in the alpine(?) window above 2nd row door on the right side. Reason I did it, was because it seemed to be the recommended place because of the heated windows.
Other possibility is antenna splitter on original antenna to receive dab signal from it. (edit: just something I came across, not done myself) |
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5th Oct 2018 11:50am |
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| Mdm Member Since: 11 Sep 2013 Location: Sunny Lancashire Posts: 1599
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the antenna need to be earthed well and not to close to any edge when fitted.ive got a kenwood one on my td5 and that has a heated screen.
its fine when its off but does interfere with reception when turned on. i would try another aerial to see if it imprives it |
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5th Oct 2018 8:11pm |
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| wyvern Member Since: 13 Dec 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2103 
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I have used a splitter for my DAB (pioneer 8700 ) and its fine - we live in cornwall so dont have good coverage, but the split system seems to work very well.
Cheap and easy to do as well .. Poppy - TDCI (Puma) 110XS 2.2 - Camper conversion - see the build here - https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic56530.html Elgar -TDCI(Puma) 110XS Dormobile - now sold Devon & Cornwall 4x4 Response - DC126  |
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5th Oct 2018 9:36pm |
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| mustafasoleiman Member Since: 21 Jun 2016 Location: London Posts: 105 
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Thank you all for the advice... I will have to go back to the installer at Halford and ask him about the splitter as I have no clue about how to do it.
Regards Alex |
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5th Oct 2018 9:54pm |
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| Persepolis Member Since: 02 Apr 2018 Location: Purmerend Posts: 22 
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Hi Wyvern,
Did you install the splitter with the orignal manually retractable antenna? Did you connect the splitter active? Regards Mario
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10th Oct 2018 8:27am |
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| Clive Member Since: 21 Mar 2014 Location: Littleborough Posts: 467 
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I fitted a splitter with mine too (Pure Highway DAB & BT,) using just the original LR telescopic aerial, works pretty well for me
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10th Oct 2018 10:29am |
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| edo Member Since: 20 Aug 2018 Location: Devon Posts: 374
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DAB in this country is rubbish (as of today).
In my town in Surrey it doesnt work reliably in any of my modern cars. This is why I went for an Android/Apple head unit so I can just use data for radio etc, which is far more reliable. |
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10th Oct 2018 11:02am |
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| ChrisCM Member Since: 10 Jun 2013 Location: Cornwall uk Posts: 572 
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I have a Kenwood DAB Radio in my 2010 110 SW, it is connected to the supplied windscreen stick on aerial which I have on the drivers side, the windscreen is heated. I find absolutely no problems with the installation and reception. I do have some experience with radio as a long term Amateur Radio Operator and have no doubt that a properly designed and fitted external aerial would give better reception and fewer drop outs.
I’m surprised that edo thinks that DAB is rubbish, I’ve been travelling up and down to Scotland from Cornwall over the last several years, when I first fitted my Kenwood I found that The DAB failed across Exmoor, North of Exeter for about 20 miles and later into the Scottish Borders North of Carlisle. On my last trip the only time I lost DAB or it’s auto switch to FM when the DAB signal dropped out was over Exmoor on the A30, so I am well pleased! 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black. |
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10th Oct 2018 12:01pm |
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| Mini Landie Member Since: 23 Sep 2015 Location: Basingstoke Massiff Posts: 159 
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I’m not sure where exactly you’d fit it, but it could be worth looking into getting a ferrite core.
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13th Oct 2018 10:30am |
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| welshwizard1971 Member Since: 11 Mar 2018 Location: Southampton Posts: 47 
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Those stick on aerials are rubbish, get a proper external one, DAB broadcasts aren't as good as FM, yet installers are putting in smaller stick on aerials as they're easier, no wonder reception is iffy...
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20th Oct 2018 8:32am |
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