DAB digital antenna for tractor

[KB6930]

This has likely been cover lots before but what's the best antenna to buy and fit to get DAB working ?

It's for a fastrac 4220 the antenna is crap to say the least and since the local radio station has changed due to my area stations are limited . I tried the DAB in the farm hilux and it picks up lots of stuff so looking to get the radio working well in the fastrac .

 

[ih1455xl]

The stand alone aerial gets the best signal if you can three it through but if not I use the converter

 

[KB6930]

Tractor has a convertor in it just now .

At the moment I've got it picking up fm through a cb aerial and can get decent reception to further away stations but hasn't improved DAB.

So looks like I'm best to get a stand alone for that and mount it somewhere.

 

[Magnus Oyke]

if your phone signal is any good, just stream it through your phone

 

[KB6930]

I have been when I've had to but that's a pain as I miss messages etc and I'm not on unlimited data either

 

[ih1455xl]

Tractor has a convertor in it just now .

At the moment I've got it picking up fm through a cb aerial and can get decent reception to further away stations but hasn't improved DAB.

So looks like I'm best to get a stand alone for that and mount it somewhere.

It’s a mag mount base but on another tractor I cable tied it to existing aerial watch what type of plug it is as there are two differ
2 different types threaded or push in

 

[nick...]

I’ve got dab radios in my tractors with the stick on window aerials and they have been fine.allways come in the box with the radio.never had any joy with the small antenna type
nick...

 

[davidroberts30]

This has likely been cover lots before but what's the best antenna to buy and fit to get DAB working ?

It's for a fastrac 4220 the antenna is crap to say the least and since the local radio station has changed due to my area stations are limited . I tried the DAB in the farm hilux and it picks up lots of stuff so looking to get the radio working well in the fastrac .

I have similar to this

DAB AM FM Amplified Adjustable Roof Car Radio Stereo Aerial Antenna CT27UV71 | eBay

DAB DVB-T Tuners. Universal Car Radio Aerial AM FM DAB Amplified Antenna. Universal roof mount FM, DAB, antenna. DAB Antenna. DAB Car Stereo Players. DAB: SMA SMB connector. DAB III 174-240MHz. DAB L 1452 - 1.

www.ebay.co.uk

It folds so less likly to get caught jn a tree

 

[Gwj]

Got a pretty cheap one that sticks to the windscreen off Amazone, was recommended on here I think, works well, been on a few years, will try and find a link

Here it is

Eightwood DAB Aerial DAB Car Radio Aerial SMB Adapter DAB Digtial Car Radio DAB Antenna Glass Mount with 3M 9.8ft Cable Compatible for DAB Car Radio Pioneer Clarion Kenwood Alpine JVC https://amzn.eu/d/bY7gSVa

 

[Steevo]

Have several stick on versions here too and they mostly work well. One tractor has a few hiccups in poor signal areas though.

 

[mx110]

Single 1DIN DAB+ Car Stereo Radio Bluetooth MP3 Player FM AM RDS USB TF AUX | eBay

Features: 1. Radio frequency band：FM AM RDS DAB+. Card slot:TF card. U disk/AUX playback: Support U disk to play, you only need to insert the U disk into the machine's interface for music playback support for external pull AUX (plug) input audio.

www.ebay.co.uk

I've just fitted this in my loadall at the weekend and used the stick to window one that came in the box, seems to pick up plenty of channels in the yard but havent been out of the yard to test in poorer signal areas

 

[John]

I brought one from Halfords for £10 for our 4220 it’s a small mag mount type. Works really well

 

[KB6930]

I brought one from Halfords for £10 for our 4220 it’s a small mag mount type. Works really well

Where did you mount it about ?

 

[John]

Where did you mount it about ?

Fits on the gps base frame

 

[KB6930]

Fits on the gps base frame

Thanks that's where my cb aerial sits but there's plenty spare metal next to it

 

[Bobthebuilder]

That’s the ones we have on the pumas and pick up a good few stations with the odd glitch

 

[KB6930]

That’s the ones we have on the pumas and pick up a good few stations with the odd glitch View attachment 1105251

You'll be nearer to better signal than me I'd think

 

[Bobthebuilder]

You'll be nearer to better signal than me I'd think

Not sure where yours comes from but I think our dab comes from well south of us even tho I can clearly see chatton tv and radio masts

 

[KB6930]

Not sure where yours comes from but I think our dab comes from well south of us even tho I can clearly see chatton tv and radio masts

Yeah my only experience of it was when I got my new car and the futher away from Newcastle I got the worse the ability got to pick it up then if I go to Edinburgh it gets better up the A1. I'll try one on it and see what happens

 

[Farma Parma]

I have similar to this

DAB AM FM Amplified Adjustable Roof Car Radio Stereo Aerial Antenna CT27UV71 | eBay

DAB DVB-T Tuners. Universal Car Radio Aerial AM FM DAB Amplified Antenna. Universal roof mount FM, DAB, antenna. DAB Antenna. DAB Car Stereo Players. DAB: SMA SMB connector. DAB III 174-240MHz. DAB L 1452 - 1.

www.ebay.co.uk

It folds so less likly to get caught jn a tree

£109 for a Radio Aerial you have to be kidding me tho

back to OP ive just ordered a £18 ebay special that does FM & DAB & has a power cable for 12v so i'll try that
coz the stickon Dab type in a 2019 massey is utter dross
And the latest idea on my other one isnt even working atm & its a all in one combi type that iam awaiting dealers too sort.