The New DAB RadiosThe DAB radios and system are slowly spreading across the UK. Reception varies from poor through indifferent to good depending on your location. At present car radios and the FM service can provide a vital link for the driver on long journeys. Travel news is often essential in times of bad weather conditions etc. All this aid could be brought to a resounding halt at the end of 2013 when FM receivers are phased out when the new DAB radio system is adopted. Some new Ford cars primarily the Mondeos, Galaxys and S-Max now come with DAB radios as standard and at the time of writing 25% of the Focus model also have this new system fitted. 
The principal reason being that reception can suddenly fade in some parts of the country withouit warning. Some new models of Insignia and Vectra also have the new radios fitted as standard. It is possible to obtain an upgrade on other Ford Models, which at the moment is priced at around £100. Some of the more luxurious models such as the Audi, Jaguar, and Land Rover also come with these new radios fitted as standard. DAB is available as an upgrade from other manufacturers starting at around £55 and will require an internal aerial to be fitted. This does not come cheap when the car owner already has a good working FM system and does not need or want one of these new radios. On a recent BBC test it was found that reception of the new system in a car varies from area to area.  Custom Search All the above will be little encouragement to car owners who like music, news etc. for company on a long journey. Some owners will find themselves with a good, serviceable car with several years useful life ahead of it but, through no fault of their own, with a radio receiver that is defunct. This, unfortunately, is called progress and as usual it is the little guy who gets caught! The net result is that on this occasion saving money seems impossible, but at least you are aware of the situation. There seems to be a serious need for some joined-up thinking here It is possible to check whether you will be able to receive the DAB radio signal in your area by entering your postcode on this site. There are limitations on reception depending on the type of building in which you live. This is in the small print right at the end of the site. Get all our money saving tips to keep your bank balance healthy. So easy to do.
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