DAB losing signal

TripleD · 07-31-2013, 03:16 AM

Is anyone else having issues listening to DAB radio?

I normally listen to Kiss FM on the way to work, if I put it on DAB then I lose signal at least 6 times on the way to work, so just end up putting it onto normal radio.

Anyone else having problems?

JOHNBMWM5 · 07-31-2013, 04:24 AM

Certain areas are a problem for my DAB, but in general it's fine.
Digital signals reception vary area to area.

Torque of the Devil · 07-31-2013, 04:27 AM

Its very hit and miss, I usually just stick to my ipod, cant stand all the fecking adverts on the radio or DJ unfunny chat

JOHNBMWM5 · 07-31-2013, 05:04 AM

I like "Team Rock and Planet Rock" on DAB, I switch between them to avoid the adds.

Torque of the Devil · 07-31-2013, 05:56 AM

Yep always listen to Planet Rock when I can get the signal

southbynorth · 07-31-2013, 06:27 AM

DAB is terrible at the moment - tried it on a long drive and got fed up with the constant blips of silence as it lost signal going under bridges etc on the motorway - I'm sure it will be better than analogue one day, but not yet

TripleD · 07-31-2013, 06:58 AM

Glad I'm not the only one then.

Trouble is listening to the iPod every so often it just stops being recognised in the car, so I have to try and unplug it, then re plug it in to reconnect it. Maybe BMW's don't like 160Gb iPod's!!

Torque of the Devil · 07-31-2013, 07:08 AM

If you flick between the radio and media button it normally sees it again and starts playing

DaveA · 07-31-2013, 07:53 AM

Can't say I've noticed it being so bad.. Yes, there've been a few drop out's here and there, but they seem to be at exactly the same places on repeat journeys so it's just a "sight to tower" thing...

I think you can set up the system to swap between FM and DAB automatically when signals fade/drop.. I'd have to check but try flicking to the right menu in "radio" and see if there is an option box to check for that... I think there is....

TripleD · 07-31-2013, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveAL

I think you can set up the system to swap between FM and DAB automatically when signals fade/drop.. I'd have to check but try flicking to the right menu in "radio" and see if there is an option box to check for that... I think there is....

I'll give that a look, coz that would be useful.

NISFAN · 07-31-2013, 09:44 AM

Yaaaay for correct spelling of losing

DAB does cut out from time to time, and trust me, when going to work, I know all the little (well both) places it cuts for 'no signal'

It only lasts for a couple of seconds, and to be fair so does FM occasionally. Nice thing about DAB is it is a top quality signal until it cuts out, whereas FM gets 'scratchy' both sides of the loss. Which is much more irritating if you ask me.

JOHNBMWM5 · 07-31-2013, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by NISFAN

Yaaaay for correct spelling of losing

DAB does cut out from time to time, and trust me, when going to work, I know all the little (well both) places it cuts for 'no signal'

It only lasts for a couple of seconds, and to be fair so does FM occasionally. Nice thing about DAB is it is a top quality signal until it cuts out, whereas FM gets 'scratchy' both sides of the loss. Which is much more irritating if you ask me.

Seconded, I love DAB and thats all I use.

F30AM · 07-31-2013, 12:56 PM

I'm the opposite.
I prefer FM sound. Listen to Classic FM, Radios 3 and 4. Hardly any interference on FM or signal drop with DAB on my daily drive through Central London.

JOHNBMWM5 · 07-31-2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by F30AM

I'm the opposite.
I prefer FM sound. Listen to Classic FM, Radios 3 and 4. Hardly any interference on FM or signal drop with DAB on my daily drive through Central London.

Nothing like showing your age

F30AM · 07-31-2013, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by johnbmw6

Nothing like showing your age

Nothing to do with age. Just a difference in taste. Ever since my teenage years, I've mainly listened to Classical Music. Vive la différence.

You should try it and graduate even in your retirement and while hooning in your M5.

When I retire, I'll play acid rock, pop an E, snort some coke, and drive my Honda Jazz (I'll be very poor) like a mad cap.

Care to join me?

SomeRandomer123 · 07-31-2013, 03:32 PM

Because DAB is shit.

HiBee · 07-31-2013, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TripleD

Glad I'm not the only one then.

Trouble is listening to the iPod every so often it just stops being recognised in the car, so I have to try and unplug it, then re plug it in to reconnect it. Maybe BMW's don't like 160Gb iPod's!!

No problems here, listening to my 160Gb ipod. It can be slow when you have stopped the motor, then restart. That's what happens to mine's anyway.
No much deal.
My problem is the loss of digital station LBC. They are not transmitting it now in my area.

JOHNBMWM5 · 07-31-2013, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F30AM

Nothing to do with age. Just a difference in taste. Ever since my teenage years, I've mainly listened to Classical Music. Vive la différence.

You should try it and graduate even in your retirement and while hooning in your M5.

When I retire, I'll play acid rock, pop an E, snort some coke, and drive my Honda Jazz (I'll be very poor) like a mad cap.

Care to join me?

Na I like my licence too much, thanks for the offer though.

F30AM · 08-01-2013, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SomeRandomer123

Because DAB is shit.

I would not go that far. I'd say somewhere between piss and shit.

MRPoisson · 08-01-2013, 08:04 AM

never had a single issue with DAB and listen to the radio most days - it must be better up north

MarkG_M5Comp · 08-01-2013, 12:18 PM

I love my DAB - it's sounds great and almost never cuts out!

There are 3 areas I have issues, one local to me where there seems to be interference for ~50m, a short section of the A127 near Rayleigh and the Darfford Tunnel (OK I'll forgive that one!!).

Sparky14 · 08-01-2013, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MRPoisson

never had a single issue with DAB and listen to the radio most days - it must be better up north

Mine drops out for couple seconds in roughly same places everyday, I think it's the Bermuda triangle!!!!!

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Torque of the Devil Banned 579 Rep 1,148 Posts Drives: 440i Gran Coupe Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Its very hit and miss, I usually just stick to my ipod, cant stand all the fecking adverts on the radio or DJ unfunny chat
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JOHNBMWM5 Live for today tomorrow never comes 1989 Rep 9,498 Posts Drives: 2022 LCI Marina Bay Blue/ Smok Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I like "Team Rock and Planet Rock" on DAB, I switch between them to avoid the adds. __________________ Live for now, life is too short. 2021 LCI M5 Marina Bay Blue/ Smoked White Leather
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Torque of the Devil Banned 579 Rep 1,148 Posts Drives: 440i Gran Coupe Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hampshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Yep always listen to Planet Rock when I can get the signal
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southbynorth Private 7 Rep 96 Posts Drives: BMW 320i Sport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	DAB is terrible at the moment - tried it on a long drive and got fed up with the constant blips of silence as it lost signal going under bridges etc on the motorway - I'm sure it will be better than analogue one day, but not yet
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TripleD Captain 148 Rep 706 Posts Drives: Audi S4 Avant Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Suffolk, UK iTrader: (0)	Glad I'm not the only one then. Trouble is listening to the iPod every so often it just stops being recognised in the car, so I have to try and unplug it, then re plug it in to reconnect it. Maybe BMW's don't like 160Gb iPod's!!
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DaveA Brigadier General 1871 Rep 3,431 Posts Drives: BMW M135i xDrive Join Date: May 2013 Location: Teesside iTrader: (0)	Can't say I've noticed it being so bad.. Yes, there've been a few drop out's here and there, but they seem to be at exactly the same places on repeat journeys so it's just a "sight to tower" thing... I think you can set up the system to swap between FM and DAB automatically when signals fade/drop.. I'd have to check but try flicking to the right menu in "radio" and see if there is an option box to check for that... I think there is....
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NISFAN Major General 3487 Rep 9,709 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Bedford UK iTrader: (0)	Yaaaay for correct spelling of losing DAB does cut out from time to time, and trust me, when going to work, I know all the little (well both) places it cuts for 'no signal' It only lasts for a couple of seconds, and to be fair so does FM occasionally. Nice thing about DAB is it is a top quality signal until it cuts out, whereas FM gets 'scratchy' both sides of the loss. Which is much more irritating if you ask me.
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