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Dgm



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Dab update

Hi is there anyone in South Wales who can update software to add Dab option to radio?

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hinchy



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It's a bit more work than just a software update. You'll need a DAB head unit and a DAB module and im sure it can be more than just that. MY13 HSE LUX Aintree Green
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If you do a search 'dab upgrade', there are a lot of threads which would be a good starting point. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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Then there is the issue of DAB coverage which in my experience is very variable especially in rural areas. My wife's Suzuki has a DAB radio that switches back to the same station on FM if the DAB signal gets weak and it spends most of its time on FM. 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
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Dgm



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Hi thanks for replies, I have got all necessary equipment in place just need the software updated to switch on Dab

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Anyone with SDD, an IID and probably other equipment can do the software changes.

I personally wouldn't bother with UK DAB. We have it in all our cars, but the signal is so crap, and sound quality so low, that we use FM excessively.

I can't see the point in listening to high compression, low bit rate, mono audio, which unfortunately most stations are broadcasting in. 2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. My daily driver.
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