The steps you take for a successful DAB aerial installation will depend on the kind of aerial you buy. Since windscreen options are the easiest to install at home, we’re going to cover the basics of a window DAB aerial installation here. Step 1: Prepare Once you perform your scan and see you’re getting stations, you can re-fit the other components of your car.

Replace the radio:In some situations, there may be an issue with the functionality of your radio. It’s difficult to determine this without help from a professional.A splitter / convertor could be a good option too. Where the car aerial is mounted on the wing or is an electronic extending aerial a splitter could be used. Splitters only work on non-amplified aerials.

To access DAB radio, you’ll need a specific kind of aerial. The right solution needs to be able to collect digital signals, as well as FM (and sometimes AM) frequencies. If you have an AM/FM car radio, simply installing a DAB aerial won’t allow you to listen to DAB stations, as you need some equipment to decode DAB signals. This means you will either need to install a DAB car radio or buy a DAB car radio adapter. In-car DAB will only be as good as the aerial you’re using. Even with the best speakers, you need a good aerial to enjoy reliable reception as you drive around. Whether or not a new aerial will improve your reception depends on the quality of the particular aerial you choose and the one it’s replacing, as well as where you use it. Do I need a new aerial? Once your surface is clean, find the ideal position for your DAB antenna. Remember, the adhesive is strong, and it can be difficult to remove when you’ve applied it to the window. Keep the protective film on the DAB windscreen aerial until you’re ready to attach it.Aerials fitted to the inside of a windscreen generally don’t work as well as magnetic or roof aerials. But they don’t need any new aerials or modifications on the exterior of a vehicle.

This type can be used to replace the AM/FM radio on an older vehicle. It offers AM and FM radio as well as DAB and sometimes DAB+. If you already have an aerial on the roof of your car, you won’t need to drill any additional holes.As mentioned above, a DAB windscreen aerial is often the easiest to install. This universal connector from DriveSmart comes with a full fitting instruction leaflet, and a standard SMB connector which works with JVC, Kenwood, Pioneer, and other radio systems. Finally a windscreen film antenna could be another option. How to install a replacement roof DAB car aerial