I’ve just moved into a flat.
My DAB receiver no longer works - either with the weedy ribbon aerial, or the screw-in telescopic one I bought from Amazon.
I think DAB reception is poorer generally in this new area.
However, I have this wall plate for TV/Sat/radio. Would any of these sockets do the job as a DAB aerial? If you spot one that def will, please tell me what it’s called so I can order a lead.
Many thanks, Steve
Alas, no.
. Definitely not from either Sat, (limited to 8-18GHz frequency range)
. Possibly a faint sniff from the TV but unlikely (limited to 470-700MHz frequency range)
. The radio MIGHT work, (limited to 88-108MHz for FM and 210-230MHz for DAB frequency ranges)
But all of these are only active if suitable aerials/dishes and distribution amplifiers are installed to serve the flats. Have you looked to see if any wires are connected on the back of the panel? (Be careful not to break any by too much flexing.)
Is your mobile phone also having difficulty finding a signal?
If so it might simply be the insulation in the building; foil backed plasterboard and IR-coated (transparent metal film) window glazing are very good at blocking Radio, TV, Phone and Satellite signals.