DAB radio. I'm hooked with new double din - Page 2

victorgte · 19th January 2016, 12:25

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Originally Posted by rickd

Radio looks good, how did the install go and can you still use the steering wheel controls. Thanks Rick.

Mine don't work but then I have not got the adapter to make it so. Can always get one later?

Neil1 · 19th January 2016, 12:36

I have a DAB radio in the ZT.
But the problem I have is the lack of digital radio stations down here in Newton Abbot.
I scanned the other day and got nothing and ended up on FM instead.
I suppose it depends on where you are.

suzublu · 19th January 2016, 12:38

Moved to "ICE"

minty2 · 19th January 2016, 15:01

I had this head unit fitted to my 75 tourer a few months ago. It was a pig to fit apparently (had it done by a good local installer, including the steering wheel controller conversion). I must be one of the only 75 owners with a head unit that can use Apple's car play . One thing it lets me do very easily is stream radio and other on-line content over the phone's 3G or 4G data connection, which provided you have a reasonably good data plan, is one way to add DAB radio channels. Works well anywhere there's a decent mobile signal (which I would guess is about the same coverage as a decent DAB signal). It only lets me use Apple's Maps navigation software though, which is quite frankly, hopeless! But it is completely hands-free via Siri voice control including shouting music selections at it and getting it to write and read text messages and make/take calls. The unit also works with selected Android phones. It was expensive but was the best option (for me).

Coups · 19th January 2016, 17:48

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Originally Posted by gozo ken

Can I ask?
Does it have a separate aerial or does it work well with the rear screen aerial with the rear heater element switched on.
Ken.

Hi Ken, sorry is missed your post. The DAB won't work with the rear screen aerial. You would need a windscreen stuck on one or a roof mounted one for which a hole would need to be cut.

I had a screen one and reception up here in the NE of Scotland was awful. I bought a powered roof mounted one and the reception is brilliant. Added bonus is I didn't have to cut a hole in the roof. The whole aerial sits nicely under the roof lining tucked up near the rear courtesy light.

Very easy to do.

Coups · 19th January 2016, 17:50

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Originally Posted by Neil1

I have a DAB radio in the ZT.
But the problem I have is the lack of digital radio stations down here in Newton Abbot.
I scanned the other day and got nothing and ended up on FM instead.
I suppose it depends on where you are.

Or possibly the aerial you're using? My screen one brought up absolutely nothing. The replacement powered one has loads and loads and loads!

Neil1 · 21st January 2016, 11:22

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Originally Posted by Coups

Or possibly the aerial you're using? My screen one brought up absolutely nothing. The replacement powered one has loads and loads and loads!

It does have the additional aerial on the front windscreen which it's connected to.
Maybe I should have a look and see if it's properly connected.

Coups · 21st January 2016, 11:24

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Originally Posted by Neil1

It does have the additional aerial on the front windscreen which it's connected to.
Maybe I should have a look and see if it's properly connected.

I meant the additional dab screen one was pants. Wasn't clear when I re read the post. You can't beat the powered ones and they're only a few quid more!

Neil1 · 21st January 2016, 11:31

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Originally Posted by Coups

I meant the additional dab screen one was pants. Wasn't clear when I re read the post. You can't beat the powered ones and they're only a few quid more!

It came with the car.

Powered ones?
Which one do you suggest?

Coups · 21st January 2016, 14:57

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Originally Posted by Neil1

It came with the car.

Powered ones?
Which one do you suggest?

I can only speak for the one I bought. Been going really well for a few months now. Bought from eBay, it's a universal one sells under the brand Celsus with product number AN3022DAB.

Other members have fitted other ones and had good results. Have a search about for ideas.

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minty2 Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Leeds Posts: 494 Thanks: 68 Thanked 76 Times in 43 Posts	I had this head unit fitted to my 75 tourer a few months ago. It was a pig to fit apparently (had it done by a good local installer, including the steering wheel controller conversion). I must be one of the only 75 owners with a head unit that can use Apple's car play . One thing it lets me do very easily is stream radio and other on-line content over the phone's 3G or 4G data connection, which provided you have a reasonably good data plan, is one way to add DAB radio channels. Works well anywhere there's a decent mobile signal (which I would guess is about the same coverage as a decent DAB signal). It only lets me use Apple's Maps navigation software though, which is quite frankly, hopeless! But it is completely hands-free via Siri voice control including shouting music selections at it and getting it to write and read text messages and make/take calls. The unit also works with selected Android phones. It was expensive but was the best option (for me).