Can I get DAB reception from a radio inside a cupboard?

zareer

Hi All,

I hope someone can help...I am putting in a new kitchen at the mo and have gone for in-ceiling speakers. I wanted to put in a mini system in one of the kitchen units. Most of the time we will want to listen to the radio (Radio 5).

Will I be able to pick up DAB radio stations if the system is in a kitchen unit? If not, are there any other options available eg internet radio that won;'t be affected by the position of the system?

Thanks for your help.

TiTheRev

We have a DAB radio at work that struggles to get reception (usually has 30-40% interference) and we're on the 2nd floor of a car dealership. Granted the building has a tin roof that may not help, but I would have hoped for better from DAB?

konj

It probably depends on the radio.

We had an Alba one - which I eventually threw away because it only worked by the window.

Now I have Pure radios and have no problem anywhere in the house.

A lot of radios will allow you to plug in an external aerial - so you could always put the radio in a cupboard and feed an aerial out the back or something.

konj

Let me add to that ...
We have a "Pure Legato II" mini system. The aerial that comes with it is a wire affair and reception depends on how well you string it out.

espresso

It depends exactly where you live as DAB signal strength varies considerably. An external aerial for less than £20 should get sorted if you are not in a black hole!