Simply stick the aerial to your windscreen, plug the power lead into your 12V socket, and mount the smartphone-like colour display using a suction pad. Then tune your car’s FM radio into the given frequency, and use the touchscreen to find DAB stations you like.
What is a DAB digital radio module?
DAB is short for Digital Audio Broadcasting and uses a digital signal rather than a traditional analogue Frequency Modulation – FM – signal. And once a DAB receiver picks up a signal, it’ll automatically tune to all the radio stations on offer.
What is DAB adapter?
This adapter allows you to turn a standard AM/FM antenna into an antenna that will receive both AM/FM stations and Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB/DAB+) stations. It has a DAB antenna output that plugs into the DAB input on the radio, as well as a standard antenna output for AM/FM stations.
Can I turn my FM radio into DAB?
Luckily, there’s a competitive market for aftermarket car digital radio adaptors, converting FM stereos to DAB with the minimum of fuss. Like traditional FM radio, DAB is free to listen to.
Can I use a normal car aerial for DAB?
Yes. Many existing FM aerials are ‘helically wound’. A helically wound aerial is short and stubby, and is usually roof-mounted. It is most often fitted to newer models and is designed to amplify the FM signal, so it may not work effectively with a DAB radio.
Why has DAB radio stopped working in my car?
Poor DAB reception can also be caused by equipment used in the vehicle. For example, phone chargers or dash cams sometimes cause interference and affect your radio signal. Try unplugging the items to see if one of them is causing any interference.
Are car DAB radios any good?
Advantages of DAB Radio in your car better quality sound quality as more information is sent over quicker wavelengths. more channel choice as the digital platforms provides more space. easier to find channels as many stations have set channels (similar to your TV) no need to manually search for new radio channels.
