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death2pixies · Mar 20th, 2005, 07:45 PM

Hi

can anyone help, I am looking to fit a DAB Headunit (probably Blaupunkt Woodstock 54) but need some advice on the aeriel fitting. I dont really want a glass mount one so am thinking of changing the roof mounted one.

Has anyone got a digital headunit and changed their aeriel? How hard is it?

many thanks

mikeythemini · Mar 20th, 2005, 08:59 PM

Good choice not going for a window aerial - they are pants
I have not found a DAB/FM aerial that will fit the roof as they slope back & hit the tailgate.
All of the DAB installs I have done I have mounted the DAB aerial inside the rear bumper without drilling any holes

GAJ · Jan 10th, 2006, 06:28 PM

Has anyone tried using a DAB adapter on the standard aerial like the one in this link? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DAB-adapter-for-normal-car-antennas_W0QQitemZ5851986252QQcategoryZ1498QQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem
Seems too good to be true but I would be interested in hearing any opinions others may have.

Paul · Mar 29th, 2006, 06:46 PM

^^^ Wondering the same thing? Or how much does a DAB aerial (behind the bumper) set you back?

mikeythemini · Mar 29th, 2006, 06:56 PM

Will check current pricing in the morning Paul, think they were £40, what stereo are you using it with ?

GAJ · Mar 29th, 2006, 07:32 PM

I bought the aerial adapter thingy I linked to and guess what?

It works absolutely perfectly. I get excellent reception. The only wee problem I have is occasionally if a taxi is right nect to me in town and is transmitting on the radiomy DAB cuts out for a second but I suspect that would be the same with any aerial. I can't recommend the adapter thingy highly enough. I was very surprised!

Paul · Mar 29th, 2006, 08:42 PM

Thanks for that.

May be looking at a DAB radio in the not too distant future, so that's really helpful.

Mini_Anton · Apr 2nd, 2006, 11:58 PM

I bought a DAB radio for my Mini the other day (See head Unit thread). I have the window mounted thingy, but have not yet put it in. I wasnt too keen on the box on the window thing, so ive left it alone for now.

GAJ, was that adaptor easy enough to fit?

GAJ · Apr 3rd, 2006, 07:22 AM

Couldnt be easier! the coaxial cable which runs from the aerial simply plugs into one end (the top in the picture) and the two leads at the other end push onto the DAB aerial and FM aerial sockets on the back of the headunit. I'm using a Blaupunkt Woodstock DAB 54.

Paul · Apr 3rd, 2006, 10:18 AM

That adapter may make my decision to DAB in the car a little easier. How I love my BBC Five Live in full DAB sound!

GAJ · Apr 3rd, 2006, 10:25 AM

6Music for me.

I can't remember the last time I bothered plugging in my iPod in the car.

Paul · Apr 3rd, 2006, 10:42 AM

I really like 6 music too.

Mini_Anton · Apr 3rd, 2006, 11:20 AM

Looks like ill have to invest in that ariel then. I have one problem at the moment, which is that I never bought a converter to convert the connection from the BMW Ariel, so that it would work with my Sony headunit. Just wondering, will I still have to buy this alongside the DAB ariel?

Mar 20th, 2005, 07:45 PM	#1
death2pixies GP0722 and Cooper S Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Burntisland Local Time: 01:31 PM Posts: 196 Offline	Digital Radio Aeriel fitting Hi can anyone help, I am looking to fit a DAB Headunit (probably Blaupunkt Woodstock 54) but need some advice on the aeriel fitting. I dont really want a glass mount one so am thinking of changing the roof mounted one. Has anyone got a digital headunit and changed their aeriel? How hard is it? many thanks

Mar 20th, 2005, 08:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 01:31 PM Posts: 9,272 Offline	Good choice not going for a window aerial - they are pants I have not found a DAB/FM aerial that will fit the roof as they slope back & hit the tailgate. All of the DAB installs I have done I have mounted the DAB aerial inside the rear bumper without drilling any holes Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Jan 10th, 2006, 06:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
GAJ MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 01:31 PM Posts: 280 Offline	DAB adapter for standard aerial Has anyone tried using a DAB adapter on the standard aerial like the one in this link? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DAB-adapter-for-normal-car-antennas_W0QQitemZ5851986252QQcategoryZ1498QQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem Seems too good to be true but I would be interested in hearing any opinions others may have. Black Cooper, White Roof, White 5 Stars, Chrome Shark Gill Side Vents, Red & Black Cloth/Leather and Silver, Chili Pack, Single Slot C.D. Player, Factory Alarm, Automatic A/C, SS+, a wee black and white cow hanging from the passengers sun-visor and t

Mar 29th, 2006, 06:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:31 PM Posts: 41,268 Offline	^^^ Wondering the same thing? Or how much does a DAB aerial (behind the bumper) set you back? There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Mar 29th, 2006, 06:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 01:31 PM Posts: 9,272 Offline	Will check current pricing in the morning Paul, think they were £40, what stereo are you using it with ? Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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Mar 29th, 2006, 07:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
GAJ MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 01:31 PM Posts: 280 Offline	I bought the aerial adapter thingy I linked to and guess what? It works absolutely perfectly. I get excellent reception. The only wee problem I have is occasionally if a taxi is right nect to me in town and is transmitting on the radiomy DAB cuts out for a second but I suspect that would be the same with any aerial. I can't recommend the adapter thingy highly enough. I was very surprised! Black Cooper, White Roof, White 5 Stars, Chrome Shark Gill Side Vents, Red & Black Cloth/Leather and Silver, Chili Pack, Single Slot C.D. Player, Factory Alarm, Automatic A/C, SS+, a wee black and white cow hanging from the passengers sun-visor and t

Mar 29th, 2006, 08:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:31 PM Posts: 41,268 Offline	Thanks for that. May be looking at a DAB radio in the not too distant future, so that's really helpful. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Apr 2nd, 2006, 11:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mini_Anton It's a Mini Adventure.... Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sheffield/Derbyshire Local Time: 12:31 PM Posts: 193 Offline	I bought a DAB radio for my Mini the other day (See head Unit thread). I have the window mounted thingy, but have not yet put it in. I wasnt too keen on the box on the window thing, so ive left it alone for now. GAJ, was that adaptor easy enough to fit?

Apr 3rd, 2006, 07:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
GAJ MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 01:31 PM Posts: 280 Offline	Couldnt be easier! the coaxial cable which runs from the aerial simply plugs into one end (the top in the picture) and the two leads at the other end push onto the DAB aerial and FM aerial sockets on the back of the headunit. I'm using a Blaupunkt Woodstock DAB 54. Black Cooper, White Roof, White 5 Stars, Chrome Shark Gill Side Vents, Red & Black Cloth/Leather and Silver, Chili Pack, Single Slot C.D. Player, Factory Alarm, Automatic A/C, SS+, a wee black and white cow hanging from the passengers sun-visor and t

Apr 3rd, 2006, 10:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:31 PM Posts: 41,268 Offline	That adapter may make my decision to DAB in the car a little easier. How I love my BBC Five Live in full DAB sound! There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Apr 3rd, 2006, 10:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
GAJ MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 01:31 PM Posts: 280 Offline	6Music for me. I can't remember the last time I bothered plugging in my iPod in the car. Black Cooper, White Roof, White 5 Stars, Chrome Shark Gill Side Vents, Red & Black Cloth/Leather and Silver, Chili Pack, Single Slot C.D. Player, Factory Alarm, Automatic A/C, SS+, a wee black and white cow hanging from the passengers sun-visor and t

Apr 3rd, 2006, 10:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 01:31 PM Posts: 41,268 Offline	I really like 6 music too. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Apr 3rd, 2006, 11:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
Mini_Anton It's a Mini Adventure.... Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sheffield/Derbyshire Local Time: 12:31 PM Posts: 193 Offline	Looks like ill have to invest in that ariel then. I have one problem at the moment, which is that I never bought a converter to convert the connection from the BMW Ariel, so that it would work with my Sony headunit. Just wondering, will I still have to buy this alongside the DAB ariel?

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