In most circumstances the supplied telescopic aerial should be perfectly adequate, and as a rule of thumb DAB aerials tend to work best when vertical and extended at least 35 cm. If your radio reception is poorthen you could consideran external aerial for best reception quality. Even in good areas an external aerial will guarantee optimum performanceand will also ensure consistent listening quality. There are all kinds of aerials available on the market and some which are specific to certain frequencies. A wideband aerial is a popular choice, although there are other aerials available. A qualified aerial installer with local knowledge will be able to advise further. If that’s the case for you, then you’re likely to prefer the transparent indoor DAB aerial from RGTech. This paper-thin antenna can blend into the wall behind your radio, without drawing unnecessary attention. The lightweight and ultra-thin design make this product particularly appealing for people who want the benefits of a digital radio aerial booster without the unattractive aesthetic. Use our Transmitter Tool to see whetheryour local transmitter is currently affected by maintenance work. Stereo Signal

However, if you’re going to get the best of both worlds with this product, then you can. The Getlink boosts DAB and FM radios just as well as television channels. An externally mounted aerial can be attached to many types of DAB portable radio and hi-fi systems. DAB aerials are different from FM or TV aerials, so you need a good quality DAB-specific aerial.An indoor aerial may be good enough, but for the best reception use an outdoor one. Ideally, this shouldbe on the roofor high up on the outside of the building, though it may also give good results in the loft. We recommend for the absolute best quality of your system that you have a full roof mounted aerial installed and set up by a professional. This will give you the best signal possible. However it is relatively straightforward to achieve a good signal DIY.http://motorhomes.autotrader.co.uk/used-motorhomes/auto-sleepers/duetto/2007/at8a60b91b2fc525df012fe3da05f0179c/auto-sleepers-duetto-2-4-di-diesel This is commonly caused by the FM signals being bounced off objects or hillsides and reaching your radio by different paths. Its technical name is multipath distortion. It is often worst in hilly or heavily built-up areas. Indoor portables are especially susceptible. External aerials are also available for FM radio and will significantlyimprove reception.The aerial and cables need to be well maintained and you will need a radio that has an option to connect an external aerial.

Some hi-fi’s have external AM aerials that tend to look like many wires wound around a plastic loop. This needs to be rotated to find the best signal. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for the best indoor DAB aerial. Your choice will be based on a series of factors, including what kind of functionality you need from the best DAB aerial. Depending on the transmitter you are using, your aerial elements will need to be mounted flat (horizontal) or on its side (vertical).A qualified aerial installer with local knowledge will be able to advise further. Telescopic aerials on portable radios should be fully extended to receive a good signal. Tilting and swivelling the aerial will help to get the best signal. Broken aerials may affect reception. Water can get into external cables and can cause reception problems. To rule this out see our guide on water damage to cables.Let’s take a look at another product from the RGTech Monarch range, designed for indoor signal enhancement. This Indoor multidirectional radio antenna looks more like a soundbar than an aerial at first glance. External aerials are also available for DAB and will significantly improve reception. The aerial and cables need to be well maintained and you need a radio with the option to connect an external aerial. Unlike the other services, all the predictions of DAB coverage are for indoor coverage.

In any case, I don't believe the LENGTH of the aerial itself is a factor in this case, nor is the aerial's position on the vehicle's wing. I've fitted this type of aerial to cars in the past, replacing the old wing-mounted telescopic type, and, even when the length of the 'whip' has been significantly shorter than the standard Transit aerial, reception has never suffered. There may be some sort of fault with the external part of yours and Mel's aerials and this might be cured by replacement, but that's another matter altogether. However, despite its somewhat bizarre design, this product can give you the signal boost that you need for excellent content wherever you are. The best place to put a DAB aerial is on the roof of the car and as far from the engine as possible, to avoid any interference. The standard F connector means that you won’t have any trouble using this product with any device, from the Pure Elan BT3 to the Roberts Play.

Most FM car radios have a Radio Data System (RDS) built in. We use the RDS to ‘tell’ your radio if there is a better or stronger frequency for the radio service you are listening to, as you travel around. However, if you are using a frequency, you have preset and there is no radio service on that frequency in your location, then the RDS may not work. At that point you will need to tune your radio until you find a signal. Aerials I notice that you did the logical thing and simultaneously sought comments on the Ford Transit forum: The regional versions of BBC One HD have now launched on satellite – Freesat and Sky viewers with high definition (HD)-enabled devices can now watch their local version of BBC One in HD on channel 101 (BBC One HD). Freeview viewers also now have their version of BBC One HD listed in the HD genre in EPG slot 101.