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Old 04-02-2008, 22:57
Norbert5
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When you can get a decent freeview box for under £20 why are DAB so expensive . I would never buy the portable radios that you see on sale I would prefer a simple tuner that you plug in to your Hi fi like you would a freeview box.
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Old 05-02-2008, 08:20
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Then buy one then. My DAB cost the grand sum of £10 refurbished from Currys-it feeds into Aux input on my hi-fi as well, so ive got both
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Old 05-02-2008, 17:57
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what about one of those little dab adapters - you can get from dixons and currys???

I was just looking into one, but it seems that they dont have an external aerial input - so in my area, a bit useless !
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Old 05-02-2008, 19:11
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what about one of those little dab adapters - you can get from dixons and currys???

I was just looking into one, but it seems that they dont have an external aerial input - so in my area, a bit useless !
It is annoying how many don't. The other thing people should be aware of in this respect is that they will likely need a new aerial.
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Old 05-02-2008, 19:24
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what type of aerial do you think is best? I'm looking for a new one - Im currently using a bog standard old fashioned, 2 telescopic rod in a V shape type aerial. which is in my loft.

I was thinking something along these lines http://www.screwfix.com/prods/40830/...pole-Cable-10m
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Old 05-02-2008, 22:21
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On many DAB radios you can unscrew the whip aerial and plug in an external aerial lead fitted with an F-plug.
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