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I'm looking for a discreet mounting option for a DAB antenna.
I have an antenna to stick to the windshield, which I do not want to use for optical reasons.
An alternative would be a classic rod antenna (not yet mounted) with a splitter.
But I would prefer a non-visible antenna.
Does anyone have appropriate experience or ideas?
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i have instal my electronic amplified antenna with a splitter between the front grille and the radiator and all work like a charm. i am on same boat as you as i don't want to see the antenna a friend of mine have install a classic rod down the footstep (no splitter for him) it work but already the second cable burn due to the muffler. Other than this two place i can't see any other serious solution.
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Chester,
thank you for your answer!
I did not expect the antenna to work in this position (because of the metal all around).
Do you have a mesh grill?
What type of antenna are you using?
It would be great if you could post a picture of your mount!
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I use an Aktiv DAB/DAB+/FM antenna splitter. DIN to DIN for FM and SMB for DAB. ( https://acb.no/Details.asp?ProductID=3245) Then I use the original Mog-antenna. I have a Pioneer DEH-X7800DAB witch I use an App on my iPone to control.
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I would like to avoid using a visible antenna (mainly because of the additional holes in the body and also for optical reasons).
That's why Chester's solution sounds interesting.
If a hidden mounting is not possible, I would also use the classic rod antenna and an active splitter (in my case with Kenwood KDC-X7200DAB, also with app and iPhone as a remote control).
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I would like to avoid using a visible antenna (mainly because of the additional holes in the body and also for optical reasons).
That's why Chester's solution sounds interesting.
If a hidden mounting is not possible, I would also use the classic rod antenna and an active splitter (in my case with Kenwood KDC-X7200DAB, also with app and iPhone as a remote control). Just remember that you cannot use your iphone to control your radio while driving.
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the dab signal is on a wavelength of 1.33m so a half wavelegtn aerial is .66m. Depending how strong the signal is you might well get away with hiding a coil of wire of tyhis length underneath a rubber seal or inside the hood structure. Thats what I do on the boat and it works well
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Just remember that you cannot use your iphone to control your radio while driving. You mean because of legal reasons?
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the dab signal is on a wavelength of 1.33m so a half wavelegtn aerial is .66m. Depending how strong the signal is you might well get away with hiding a coil of wire of tyhis length underneath a rubber seal or inside the hood structure. Thats what I do on the boat and it works well Thank you for the technical background! To hide an antenna with 0,66m should be possible.
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Just remember that you cannot use your iphone to control your radio while driving. You mean because of legal reasons? Yes it is an offence to use a hand held mobile phone or other mobile device unless parked with engine of and handbrake applied. For any purpose this includes as a GPS or to access music = £200 + 6 points. An alternative charge is Fail to maintain proper control = £100 +3 points.
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