I wouldnt mind getting rid of my ill fitting FM aerial - can you receive an FM signal through a DAB car aerial? no idea on this subject!
thanks
FM signal through DAB aerial
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Re: FM signal through DAB aerial
Short answer is no
Radio needs the correct length of antenna for the frequency it is working on , which is much more important for transmitting than receiving but all the same crucial
The lower the frequency the longer the antenna
So DAB is vhf , and needs a antenna only a few centimetres long in electrical length
FM broadcast radio is HF and so needs a much longer antenna , 80cm infact
However I’m sure I have seen antennas that are dual band ( one antenna split in two electrically rather than physically) but you will be looking at more money and it’s compromise...
Radio needs the correct length of antenna for the frequency it is working on , which is much more important for transmitting than receiving but all the same crucial
The lower the frequency the longer the antenna
So DAB is vhf , and needs a antenna only a few centimetres long in electrical length
FM broadcast radio is HF and so needs a much longer antenna , 80cm infact
However I’m sure I have seen antennas that are dual band ( one antenna split in two electrically rather than physically) but you will be looking at more money and it’s compromise...
Steve
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Re: FM signal through DAB aerial
perfect answer, thanks mocki
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