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I live near the North East coast and find the dab signal drops in & out almost continually. Previous car, a Mokka X which had an old type aerial, gave no such problems. Has there been any updates to improve the signal or is it just poor coverage in this part of the country.
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Crap antennas in rear window. Had similar issues with my Kuga
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I thought the antenna was in the shark fin or is that for the gps signal.
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If I remember correctly there is a setting on sync that automatically switches from the DAB station you're listening to, to the relevant FM station if there's one available when the DAB signal is weak. It'll work on most mainstream stations from Global Radio, Bauer Radio Group & the BBC.
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Rizmo wrote: Mon Nov 09, 2020 1:22 pm I thought the antenna was in the shark fin or is that for the gps signal.
FM and DAB elements are in the rear screen, GPS is in the shark fin.
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I don't get any problems with DAB here....Loud and clear on all stations.
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Gave up od DAB a long time ago in the car. FM is better quality with a better range. Not such a choice of stations of course, but 99% of the time I listen to my local BBC station.
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As a matter of interest Sparks, where in the country are you.
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Rizmo wrote: Mon Nov 09, 2020 3:00 pm As a matter of interest Sparks, where in the country are you.
Warwickshire......As it says to the right.... ;) :D
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Check reception in your area http://www.ukdigitalradio.com/coverage/
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