Is DAB radio standard on a 2012 gs...just that mine has it and I wasn't expecting it?

I think DAB is standard across the range now. 2013 RR Evoque Pure Tech
2012 TD4 GS Auto Orkney Grey - gone

My 12MY XS has DAB and its c p. Unless I am parked up in London the reception is rubbish.

Can you get DAB on the move in the countyside? A Land Rover owner since 1988

From a 1974 series III to a 12MY XS FL2 with help of a 1995 D1, 1996 D1, 2005 D3, 2007 D3 and a 2009 FL2.

gstd4-e wrote:

My 12MY XS has DAB and its c p. Unless I am parked up in London the reception is rubbish.

Can you get DAB on the move in the countyside?

Looks like I need to get the handbook out and try again. It’s a bit of a waste on me anyway as I only have 5 live on. A Land Rover owner since 1988

From a 1974 series III to a 12MY XS FL2 with help of a 1995 D1, 1996 D1, 2005 D3, 2007 D3 and a 2009 FL2.

I had a 2012 GS SD4 as a loan car while mine was in for service, have to say was very confused/disappointed by the DAB couldn't get much out of it! Freelander 2, 2014 Dynamic SD4 Santorini Black

I travel to Cornwall a few times a year to see family and DAB has never missed a beat I'm spoilt for choice when it comes to stations and the clarity is obvious over FM but still below CD quality.

Of course my hearing is not what it use to be so my opinion could be worthless

Please remember, if you drive to a different location, you will need to re-scan to update the Local DAB Station list. National Stations (Radio 1/2/3/4 etc) will automatically retune as you move, but Regional ones won't.

For example, in London I have Capital/Heart/Kiss, but as soon as I get past Oxford, I generally need to rescan to update to Heart West Midlands, rather than Heart London. Hope that helps.... Foraging near Gaydon....
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MY12 HSE 2.2 SD4, Sumatra Black - gone after 10 months/43,000 fault-free miles

I have a 12 plate GS. DAB is standard and very good. From Devon up to London and Preston and down into Cornwall no problem with reception. 2012 GS
Indus Silver

My DAB reception is great everywhere apart from oddly one lane just outside Penshurst

Is the DAB head unit in the 12MY the same fit/profile as previous model years?

Reason I ask is that I really want a DAB in my 07 plate and I'd rather fit an OEM unit than say a Pure Highway type.


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Do a search on here - I'm pretty sure DAB can't be retrofitted.
Reason all models (should) have DAB is that FM will be switched off sooner or later.

As well as the head unit, I think you will need an external DAB receiver and window mounted antenna.

It will be a long time before FM gets switched off. We've still got AM for goodness sake!!! garioch43

2009 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE - Santorini Black/Black Leather
2002 MGF 1.8i - British Racing Green/Cream Leather with loads of walnut and chrome bits

garioch43 wrote:

It will be a long time before FM gets switched off. We've still got AM for goodness sake!!!

In advance dab settings I have now set country as UK. In band settings anyone know which is best? A Land Rover owner since 1988

From a 1974 series III to a 12MY XS FL2 with help of a 1995 D1, 1996 D1, 2005 D3, 2007 D3 and a 2009 FL2.