L666JER Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Hi all, Having issues with my DAB tuner and am fairly sure it's the aerial. In my last 2 cars and my current focus I have used the windscreen film type aerial, but am beginning to think these aren't that good. I have seen the splitter you can get that converts the existing roof aerial (see below) and was wondering if these work any better? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DAB-Pioneer-Splitter-for-digital-radio-Adapter-to-share-FM-aerial-Antenna-/161831316258?hash=item25ade5eb22:g:eyMAAOSw~uhUnpHg Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMX Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Not sure if the Mk1.5 has the same glazing as the Mk2/Mk2.5; but I would've thought that the film on the glazing that blocks the gps signal, also would block the DAB signal or at least hamper it. Where did you mount your internal aerial? In the strip above the mirror that's supposed to be film free? The splitter would certainly be an improvement, in theory at least However, Ford do have a dedicated external DAB aerial with uprated cabling from your stereo/headunit, available as kit, it is of course pricier than the splitter! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181917487085?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT http://www.fordpartsuk.com/shop/ford_focus_aerial_upgrade_for_dab_radios_f_KITAERIAL1_c_1301.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L666JER Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 Cheers for the reply. I have mounted the film one along the passenger side A pillar. The problem with the ford one is I think that for oem dab radios, so has the wrong connector for my Sony. Thing is its has been working fine up until a last week, I just don't think they're that robust. Mate of mine had the same issues. That's why I'm thinking the splitter would be better, as long as they actually do the job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L666JER Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 Been doing a bit of reading and apparently these splitters can result in large signal losses. Also the aerial on the roof might not be 'tuned' to receive a strong dab signal. Most of my driving is country roads in Cheshire or around north Wales so I need to get whatever signal I can. No really sure what's best now :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L666JER Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 All sorted, found the receipt for the aerial and got a replacement. Works fine now :) Mounted it on one of the side windows (3dr) after what you said @GMX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMX Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Glad you got it sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rex-at-number9 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Hi, I bought my 09 plate Mondeo 2.0TDCi 140 Titanium X hatch back in October and since I got the car the quality of the DAB reception has gradually got worse. Prior to this car I'd not had DAB so initially thought that occasional signal loss was to be expected. However, this week there is more silence in my car than the sound of Radio 2. Does anyone know what the fix might be please? Many thanks, Rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L666JER Posted January 30, 2016 Author Share Posted January 30, 2016 Is it factory fitted DAB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 @L666JER James - which one did you buy? I am looking at getting a replacement as mine is shocking, but its an aftermarket splitter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L666JER Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 I went for another Halfords film aerial. Found the receipt for the original and exchanged it at no cost. I thought even if this one only lasts 3 months I'm still no worse off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L666JER Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 But if this one fails I will look at a splitter, after more research Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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