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13th May 2014, 06:34 AM
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Could be a wedding present to myself.  Nice write up. Can't beat a good write up with nice pictures.
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9th June 2014, 04:12 PM
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....aaaaand as it happened, I actually won a DAB module with the harness during the raffle @ The Annual Meet 2014 which was kindly donated by Ian
Thank you once again I like OEM as well and any retrofits so far were inc. OEM stuff, but on this occasion I may use advice given to me after winning it, which is installing a non OEM aerial instead of changing the amplifier. I wont be installing a TV as I really don't need one at all, so upgrading amplifier to one with DAB and TV connection is an option for me but not preferred one. Question, what type is the aerial connection on the actual DAB modul?? Is it a SMB type?? How about fitting a good aerial in the boot somewhere as suggested instead of at the top of the rear screen?? Cheers
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9th June 2014, 05:53 PM
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I know its the fakra connector, but whats the name of the plug if I want a plug and play aerial, it looks to me like a SMB type but without the fakra style connector with lock. And how about fitting location in the boot, anywhere really for good reception?? Cheers
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9th June 2014, 07:59 PM
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It is a fakra connection onto the DAB module, if I remember its the black one. Fakra is basically an SMB connector with an extra housing to hold it in place.
Before I went all OEM, I was thinking of either under the parcel shelf or the top of the rear window under the trim that hides the amp. I was looking at this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DAB-active...item43be0fa4e2
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9th June 2014, 08:34 PM
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Cheers, thats what I thought, normal SMB just wont have the locking function and square housing
your link look a bit thick and very wide, +10db, I was thinking something like 23db gain http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SONY-CDX-D...item51ba55dc6f or even stronger hence boot location to the panel or boot inside, something like that, is than higher gain really better?? 96db gain http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Zorro-SMA-...item2c65e0ca16
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10th June 2014, 06:12 AM
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I would be in the higher gain=better camp and go for the second one - I can lend you my crimper and you could even put the proper connector on it.
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10th June 2014, 06:19 AM
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Not necessarily, higher gain works for both signal and noise. Sometimes if you have too strong signal you have to use attenuator to make it work properly, especially if you have 2 or more fairly strong signals in close frequencies from different transmitters.
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10th June 2014, 08:17 AM
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Have you got a proper one for VAG connectors???? That would be great mate, but I would need one more for rewiring (retrofit) xenon range module, around 50m or wires and plenty of connectors to do. Will let you know. Thanks Coming back to the subject. Do you guys now by any chance whats the gain on the installed OEM aerial and would having two aerials, OEM and the additional one with high gain, cause any problems, and if yes what are the chances?? Is having an aerial attached to the body work from inside, high gain one or just 35db lets say, an option at all?? Cheers guys
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