Install an omni-directional DAB aerial

An omni-directional DAB aerial can help improve reception and avoids the need for a wire antenna behind a hi-fi or receiver.
Note: At 9:30 I tightened the centre conductor screw first, but the Blake instructions recommend tightening the braid clamp screws first. It's best to follow the manufacturer instructions.
In this video I'm installing a Blake ABMO aerial in a loft using a L-shaped aerial mast.
Products used in the video:
DAB Aerial - www.blake-uk.com/product/aeri...
Webro WF100 Cable - www.webro.com/coaxial/tv-sate...
F-Type Connectors - www.aerialsandtv.com/product/...
Loft Kit Pole (similar to one used in video) - www.screwfix.com/p/labgear-l-...
Links mentioned in the video:
Get Me Viewing website, find details of local aerial installers -
www.getmeviewing.org.uk/
Read more about DAB aerials and find links to buy a complete kit:
www.digitalradiochoice.com/ou...
Take appropriate precautions when working at heights or in a loft.

[@digitalradiochoice7157]

A quick note: At 9:30 I tightened the centre conductor screw first, but the Blake instructions recommend tightening the braid clamp screws first. It's best to follow the manufacturer instructions.

[@Nicholas_Chris]

In general the antenna must be mounted outside preferably on the rooftop for the best reception. A few years ago when I installed a TV and FM antenna (vertical dipole) first I installed them in the attic. On FM band only the strong and medium to strong signal stations could be received and on TV (DVB-T2) the reception was poor. When I mounted both antennas outside I had excellent reception on TV and I could receive even weak signal FM stations and sounds good. Great video.

[@cliffcarlo180]

I have exactly the same radio. It came with the 'F' type aerial connector and a measly short and useless aerial cable. The DAB reception is next to useless. So I guess I will be doing this shortly. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@jensschroder8214]

I just bought a VHF-3 TV antenna. FM is in the VHF-2 band and DAB above. I only used the dipole, but not the struts that come in front of it or behind it. The antenna also receives something in the FM band. However, FM is usually oriented horizontally and DAB vertically like the antenna. That's why I have a 15 db amplifier behind it. Every good antenna needs height so this is on the 2nd floor. This is the only way I can receive DAB and FM on the ground floor. The radios on the 2nd floor use a simple wire. I also tried connecting the TV. Channel 27 is hardly received any more. No wonder. The antenna is rated from approximately 100 to 200 MHz. UHF is far away. But FM (88- 108 Mhz) still fits.

[@johnpatterson7140]

The hard bit is getting the cable down a cavity wall, and fishing it out through a hole in a wall , many would go out of the attic, and down the outside wall and drill a hole in the brickwork , and feed in that way ...

[@lawrencegatt4515]

Love ❤️ your page from Oz 🇦🇺

[@-DIEU-TE-CHERCHE-9923]

Merci du partage, est ce possible de poser cette antenne a l'extérieur ou est ce préférable de la poser a l'intérieur ?

[@DAVIDGREGORYKERR]

What about a Slim-Jim antenna for 174-230Mhz and actually I have done it and it works.

[@markbarden9138]

I bet that foil roof insulation causes quite a bit of attenuation.

[@digitalradiochoice7157]

Thanks for watching the video. That's a good point - the membrane in this loft is a breathable one without foil/insulation and is used to catch dust but some lofts certainly may have that type.

[@markbarden9138]

@@digitalradiochoice7157 ah I see. Your video was excellent and will teach people how to get an excellent dab signal without an expensive roof installation.

[@karlos543]

If only dab had a better sound than fm. The chance was there for a brilliant service but they blew it.

[@DAVIDGREGORYKERR]

You mean a TECHNICS ST-GT1000