DAB Antenna

[Q7_Captain]

Can anyone tell me which Fakras to connect for DAB reception.

The original audi instalation appears to splice a number of cables together and makes no connection to the lowest fakra (curry colour) on the antenna amplifier fitted to the nearside c pillar. I have connected the black connector on the antenna amplifier to the DAB module (black) and i am getting a signal but only receiving a couple of stations.

The lowest connector (curry colour) is identified as DAB in should this be connected to an additional antenna or is it better to splice antennas as per the original OEM harness?

I have realised that althogh the Glass Break FM AM TV and DAB wires are in the glass only the TV antennas are connected to the antenna amplifier, Vehicles specified with digital radio have an additional wire connected at the top of the glass, which feeds the lowest Fakra on the antenna amplifier. Is this lead available as a part or does the rear glass need to be replaced.

Thanks

[BigladUK]

Originally Posted by Q7_Captain

Can anyone tell me which Fakras to connect for DAB reception.

The original audi instalation appears to splice a number of cables together and makes no connection to the lowest fakra (curry colour) on the antenna amplifier fitted to the nearside c pillar. I have connected the black connector on the antenna amplifier to the DAB module (black) and i am getting a signal but only receiving a couple of stations.

The lowest connector (curry colour) is identified as DAB in should this be connected to an additional antenna or is it better to splice antennas as per the original OEM harness?

I have realised that althogh the Glass Break FM AM TV and DAB wires are in the glass only the TV antennas are connected to the antenna amplifier, Vehicles specified with digital radio have an additional wire connected at the top of the glass, which feeds the lowest Fakra on the antenna amplifier. Is this lead available as a part or does the rear glass need to be replaced.

Thanks

I'm considering a DAB retrofit so interested in how you got on with this ?

Si

[craigyb]

AFAIK the glass on the Q7 has to be double glazed to support DAB.

[BigladUK]

So if I want DAB I need new glass ? Is the aerial in the very rear side windows or the boot lid glass

Thanks

Si