09-22-2015, 11:06 AM | #1 |
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Kufatec Fistune DAB module installed
I ordered a Kufatec Fistune radio DAB-module and had it installed by my local repair shop today. (For the E84 X1 with CIC Business infotainment system the module is serial no. KUF40149.)
Indeed the DAB radio now works, but the shop had to use the slot for the CD changer for the installation. So that is now disabled. Hence, I have to push the CD button now to listen to the radio. The radio module organizes the radio stations by an autotune function only. You will have no selection or ability to organize and store your favourite radio stations. Moreover as the stations are stored in a number of directories you may have to go in and out of these to select between stations. I find this a little user-unfriendly and cumbersome. Well the car now has a DAB-radio and that was the objective. Has anyone else solved these issues differently or more smoothly I would appreciate comments. |
09-24-2015, 05:03 PM | #3 |
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DAB is the new digital audio broadcasting system that will replace FM. Countries have different timeline strategies for this. So this is just a radio module that combined with an antenna will give you digital radio reception wherever possible.
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09-25-2015, 11:54 AM | #4 |
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When the US went from analog to digital TV service a few years ago, The FCC required that A-to-D converters were made available to the public. The convertors were cheap and you could still change the channel from your TV. I don't see why the same couldn't be done for radio. We already have better convertors. think a $20 Bluetooth convertor that transmits a FM signal your radio can pick, except what we would need would plug inline with the antenna wire.
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09-25-2015, 01:13 PM | #5 |
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An analog to digital converter will only solve internal issues in the car. Remember, the weakness of the FM signal is its noise and multipath fading. In particular when we talk about a mobile unit (a car) a digital signal will have superior quality. I am a keen user of DAB radio channels and the sound quality is CD level.
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