Genuine volvo 940 rear side window aerial

940volvoman · Jun 2nd, 2024, 17:39

Hi
Has anyone managed to use the factory fitted rear side window aerial for DAB, or do I have to add something like the Autoleads DAB Film Antenna SMB - DAB-AA1?

TIA

Clan · Jun 2nd, 2024, 23:38

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Originally Posted by 940volvoman

Hi
Has anyone managed to use the factory fitted rear side window aerial for DAB, or do I have to add something like the Autoleads DAB Film Antenna SMB - DAB-AA1?

TIA

A DAB aerial comes with an amplifier to work with the specific type of DAB aerial supplied, sometimes they are combined in one unit but will need a 12 volt supply and earth as well.

Forrest · Jun 3rd, 2024, 14:41

I have used one of these to share an unamplified external FM aerial with DAB on a different classic. It works in strong signal areas, not so well with a weaker DAB signal.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01MRIFCDD

You may have to enable the +12V aerial supply option on the head unit.

The potential problem with the Volvo rear window aerial may well be the original amplification. This is unlikely to be compatible with DAB; but then for a tenner for the adapter it might be worth a try.

940volvoman · Jun 3rd, 2024, 17:29

Yes, I agree, Forrest.
My memory is telling me from a long time ago that there was a separate black wire with the aerial cable near the head unit, although I didn't connect it at the time.

I wonder where I can find information about the existing window aerial.

Anyone?

Jun 2nd, 2024, 17:39	#1
940volvoman Master Member Last Online: Jun 16th, 2024 23:07 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Burgess Hill	Genuine volvo 940 rear side window aerial Hi Has anyone managed to use the factory fitted rear side window aerial for DAB, or do I have to add something like the Autoleads DAB Film Antenna SMB - DAB-AA1? TIA Last edited by 940volvoman; Jun 2nd, 2024 at 17:42.

Jun 3rd, 2024, 14:41	#3
Forrest VOC Member Last Online: Today 18:15 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gloucester	I have used one of these to share an unamplified external FM aerial with DAB on a different classic. It works in strong signal areas, not so well with a weaker DAB signal. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01MRIFCDD You may have to enable the +12V aerial supply option on the head unit. The potential problem with the Volvo rear window aerial may well be the original amplification. This is unlikely to be compatible with DAB; but then for a tenner for the adapter it might be worth a try.

Jun 3rd, 2024, 17:29	#4
940volvoman Master Member Last Online: Jun 16th, 2024 23:07 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Burgess Hill	Yes, I agree, Forrest. My memory is telling me from a long time ago that there was a separate black wire with the aerial cable near the head unit, although I didn't connect it at the time. I wonder where I can find information about the existing window aerial. Anyone?

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