To receive DAB radio do I need a special aerial, or will an aerial advertised as an FM aerial work?

Question

I have a DAB digital radio, but the aerial snapped! I'm not sure what to buy as replacement. I've tried putting a bit of wire there but this does not pick up DAB.

Answer 1

No you don't need a special aerial for DAB. Aerials will pick up any kind of signals - you do need a wideband aerial for digital tv but that's because TV aerials have poles that are spaced at intervals according to wavelengths. Your best bet for dab is to get a telescopic aerial like the ones that used be attached to FM radios. That way you can extend, contract and turn it to get the best reception.



Hope that's useful.

Answer 2

You can try an FM aerial... I can't see why it wouldn't work...

Why don't you go to an electrical shop and see if they sell DAB aerials, they can't be that expensive?

Answer 3

why dont you listen to it on the pc