DAB reception in the north east

[sawman]

just got a new (to me) car with DAB radio - the reception seems patchy, with lots of drop outs. I dont know if this is a local recption issue or a car aerial problem.

Can anyone confirm whether or not DAB is generally reliable on tyneside?

[sawman]

I am suspecting its an aerial issue, as I note fm reception is a bit patchy also

[sawman]

managed to get solid DAB reception in morpeth, but not much joy in our part of newcastle. BBC radio a bit patchy on the A1 towards Alnwick and on the A19 round easington and hartlepool.

I suspect that the fiat radio is just not as good as the subaru I had previously, never had a dropped signal in that car