MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: bart on September 16, 2012, 10:42:01 pm

Title: dab aerial
Post by: bart on September 16, 2012, 10:42:01 pm

need a dab aerial for my rcd 510 any recommendations

Title: Re: dab aerial
Post by: brookesb32 on September 16, 2012, 10:47:18 pm

I have this one, it works pretty well most of the time; sound quality is certainly better on dab.

At £20 can't go far wrong, much less than roof mounted, but not the prettiest :)

http://www.dabonwheels.co.uk/AFAR_Amplified_internal_glass_mount_DAB_car_aerial_.html

Simon

Title: Re: dab aerial
Post by: Bernhard30 on September 16, 2012, 11:33:38 pm

I went for the roof mounted Blaupunkt option which was recommended on a thread on here, when I fitted my RCD510.
It replaces/renews the beesting. Used to be £79.00, but when I ordered mine it had gone to £129 !!!

But gotta say really superb DAB reception, ever so slightly better coverage than the factory fit DAB in our A4. FM/AM all good too if ever needed.
That said I'm sure there are possibly cheaper options.

DAB in the car is a great mod and you'll really enjoy.

Title: Re: dab aerial
Post by: bart on September 21, 2012, 11:10:35 pm

does this kit come with the connections for the back of the rcd 510  radio?

Title: Re: dab aerial
Post by: wattso on September 28, 2012, 01:50:34 am

Interesting, thanks for the link!

Title: Re: dab aerial
Post by: ianv5 on September 28, 2012, 07:15:11 am

Quote from: brookesb32 on September 16, 2012, 10:47:18 pm

I have this one, it works pretty well most of the time; sound quality is certainly better on dab.

At £20 can't go far wrong, much less than roof mounted, but not the prettiest :)

http://www.dabonwheels.co.uk/AFAR_Amplified_internal_glass_mount_DAB_car_aerial_.html

Simon

I can also recommend the above, have it in mine and the only person who has noticed it is me. Reception is tops and I live in Northamptonshire if it helps.

Title: Re: dab aerial
Post by: bigmig95 on September 28, 2012, 10:06:04 am

Quote from: ianv5 on September 28, 2012, 07:15:11 am

Quote from: brookesb32 on September 16, 2012, 10:47:18 pm

I have this one, it works pretty well most of the time; sound quality is certainly better on dab.

At £20 can't go far wrong, much less than roof mounted, but not the prettiest :)

http://www.dabonwheels.co.uk/AFAR_Amplified_internal_glass_mount_DAB_car_aerial_.html

Simon

I can also recommend the above, have it in mine and the only person who has noticed it is me. Reception is tops and I live in Northamptonshire if it helps.

Anyone any piccies of the DAB internal stick on aerial installed, concerns about what it will look like ?

Title: Re: dab aerial
Post by: bigmig95 on October 03, 2012, 10:23:02 pm

^^^^^  Anyone any photos of windscreen DAB install, how big ? how intrusive ?

Title: Re: dab aerial
Post by: brookesb32 on October 03, 2012, 10:44:17 pm

i'll try and take a photo in the daylight for you  :happy2:

Title: Re: dab aerial
Post by: brookesb32 on October 13, 2012, 01:36:52 pm

Sorry it took so long - bit of reflection but you get the idea

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1193.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faa358%2FBrookesb32%2FC4078679-960A-46C1-9E29-D33792F648EF-411-00000056148C389C.jpg&hash=0aa35ce9e8768ffe36bcf7eca8db0caa956866ae)