Cheapest way to get DAB?

jamels2

I've got the built in cd/FM/am radio with aux input in my Corsa, but I would like to access BBC 6 music which requires dab.
Just wondered if anyone has done this?
And what's the best way to do it on the cheap?

Scrapit

Though the app if your data plan allows. Otherwise an adaptor that runs off the 12volt

jamels2

Thanks I am trying to limit my smartphone and data usage , would this work https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nextbase-Digital-Adapter-Fitting-Antenna-Black/dp/B0779GF8D8?th=1&psc=1

JamoLew

In our old car, we bought a DAB receiver which plugged into the aux socket of the car radio.
At the time (5 years ago) it was about £50 I think

Inner_Zone

jamels2 wrote: »

Thanks I am trying to limit my smartphone and data usage , would this work https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nextbase-Digital-Adapter-Fitting-Antenna-Black/dp/B0779GF8D8?th=1&psc=1

Yes, have one in my car, but the supplied aerial will be crap. Get a magnetic one with a SMA Female plug and fix it on the roof.

The next model up DAB 350 has bluetooth should it be required.

jamels2

Thanks for those replies, is it possible to install this set up without any hassle,I don't mind wires showing. I don't want to be drilling holes or taking trim off to hide wires .

Inner_Zone

jamels2 wrote: »

Thanks for those replies, is it possible to install this set up without any hassle,I don't mind wires showing. I don't want to be drilling holes or taking trim off to hide wires .

Yes, no need to drill anything. Trim removal / refitting optional.

The_Rainmaker

Decent data plans aren't that expensive, at least price it up.

DoaM

The_Rainmaker wrote: »

Decent data plans aren't that expensive, at least price it up.

Indeed. How much driving do you do, and how much data do you think 6 Music would use? This page suggests that 500MB would give you 80 hours of online radio.

I'm on a PAYG plan with giffgaff and 6GB* per month costs me £10.

* actually 7GB ... there's an emergency 1GB available if required.

alan_d

I installed a Pure Highway 600 in my car, works well. Plenty of similar products around.

almillar

Though the app if your data plan allows

Not actually DAB, but does get what you want, via your phone and the Aux port on the Corsa.

Thanks I am trying to limit my smartphone and data usage , would this work

Yes it would. Not too bad to fit if you're up to it. A question - do you know if DAB reception is any good where you drive?

My solution when I wanted DAB in a car, originally, was simply to buy a personal DAB radio. This saves a lot of aerial trouble, as it would use the 'earphones' (aux cable) as an aerial. Reception was grand for me.

Something like this:

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8339168