Fitting a DAB Radio

[andy111]

Has anyone fitted a DAB radio to their Elise? I'm getting a Blaupunkt DAB and need to sort out an aerial, which sort have anyone else gone for? as far as I can see there are two options, a small DAB aerial which sticks inside the wind screen (apparently not very good reception but about £45), the other option is a combined DAB/AM/FM aerial which replaces the current aerial on the engine cover, for this I will have to run an extra wire to the radio (much better reception but £100).
If I go for option two, how do I get the cable from the engine compartment to behind the dash?
Any suggestions?

Andy

[pennpromo]

Andy, I have a Blaupunkt 54 or something in my Exige and its cr*p so personally I wouldn't bother ! Sorry to be so negative but reception is poor, it breaks up , sgnal strenght is very patchy in the country. Stay analogue at the moment !

[TheYeti]

Andy,

I am also looking to fit a DAB and apparantly, you can get an FM/DAB splitter that will fit into the existing aerial that is on the rear cover and it works fine. I will have a quick look for the links (it was told to me by someone on the Roadster Owners Forum), so have a look at that and see what you think. There is also a really good write up on how it should be fitted and the kit that was used too........admittedly in an MR2, but the principle is the same.........

www.mr2roc.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=9292&highlight=dab


Here you go. Have a look at that and see what you think. I hope its relevant cos I intend to use all the info I asked about on there!!! The link on it is good as well. Good site for ICE and so on.............

[jke11y]

DAB depends where you are. I think its great, others dont. So check what its like in your area if you can first. I can drive 60miles from Glasgow to Edin and it doesnt lose signal, whereas in town its a bit shit.