Adding DAB functionality

[goldeneye243]

Just wondering what the options for adding DAB functionality to an Android head unit are - The FM reception on my unit is very poor.

 

[DAvid_B]

I've been trying to find info on anyone using a directed HMHD-1000 with an android device/head unit.

 

[michael08071984]

Hello.

I work on a Solution for DAB+ in Germany. I have a Calearo 16v DAB+/FM Antenna. So i bought this: http://www.ebay.de/itm/NooElec-NESD...Tuner-Black-/151167807992?hash=item23324db1f8 and put it with Adapter http://www.ebay.de/itm/380790704616?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT at my DAB+ Antenna.

Apps i use for this:

- Wavesink Plus DAB+ FM-RDS
- RTL2832U driver

with my Phone it works awesome and its a really cheap Solution. I'll try it tomorrow in my Car.

 

[Flemischguy]

Hello.

I work on a Solution for DAB+ in Germany. I have a Calearo 16v DAB+/FM Antenna. So i bought this: http://www.ebay.de/itm/NooElec-NESD...Tuner-Black-/151167807992?hash=item23324db1f8 and put it with Adapter http://www.ebay.de/itm/380790704616?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT at my DAB+ Antenna.

Apps i use for this:

- Wavesink Plus DAB+ FM-RDS
- RTL2832U driver

with my Phone it works awesome and its a really cheap Solution. I'll try it tomorrow in my Car.

I have a monkey board with an app for android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=wal.dabmonkeypro) and that works great

 

[michael08071984]

Hey Folks.

My Solution for DAB+ with my Joying Stereo works very well. It should work with any other Android 4 Car Stereo.

What you need - Hardware:

- Nooelec Nano Stick with RTL2832U + R820T Tuner
- in my Case a Adapter for my Calearo 16v DAB/FM Antenna - a SMB/MCX Adapter

Software:
- RTL2832U Driver Playstore
- Wavesink Free for DAB only MP2 Files (Playstore) or Wavesink Plus for DAB+ and Recording (Playstore)

How to:

Connect the Antenna with the Adapter and the nooelec USB Stick. Put the USB Stick in the USB Port of the Radio. Install the Software. Start Wavesink and search for Channels.

Enjoy DAB+ in you Car Stereo.

YOUTUBE VIDEO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VuiZeMIP7M

 

[dogballs999]

Thanks for posting your solution.

Where did you mount the aerial?

 

[michael08071984]

Hey Dogballs its a Roof Antenna. I bought this 1 1/2 years ago. Its a great Antenna. http://www.calearo.com/eng/automoti...tennas/16v-combi-am-fmdab-dab--pno7677932.php

 

[dogballs999]

Hey Dogballs its a Roof Antenna. I bought this 1 1/2 years ago. Its a great Antenna. http://www.calearo.com/eng/automoti...tennas/16v-combi-am-fmdab-dab--pno7677932.php

Cool, thanks.

The only thing I can find close is this..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-USB-...e-MCX-Input-/201349905111?hash=item2ee163bad7

Do you think this would work with the driver you mentioned? the description says its for windows.

I just dont want to order the Nooelec as it is in the states, and could take weeks to arrive, by which time i'll have lost interest in this project..

 

[michael08071984]

Looks good to me. Chips are the same, and the Design looks even.

 

[dogballs999]

Excellent, and finally... This plugged into the same usb port where you would plug in your usb hard drive?

Thanks for this information.

 

[michael08071984]

Yeah. Just one of the USB Ports. Which One doesn't matter.

 

[dogballs999]

Yeah. Just one of the USB Ports. Which One doesn't matter.

Thanks Michael, confirmed working...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr258Kf4hho

I just need to find a decent internal DAB antenna now as the one which came with USB adaptor was very weak, even on the roof.

I had to drive to the top of a hill to get a decent reception..

Thanks again..:good:

 

[michael08071984]

You're Welcome. I have this Antenna. The great Signal is worth the Installation Work. : http://www.calearo.com/eng/automoti...tennas/16v-combi-am-fmdab-dab--pno7677932.php

the Installation is in fact really easy. Loose the Screws from the Headlining (German: Dachhimmel ) loose the Old Antenna tie the old Anntena Cable and the new Antenna Cable together and pull the Cable with care to the a Pillar. Fix the Screw from the new Antenna and fix the Cable at the a Pillar behind the Dashboard to the Radio. You need a good Hour or 1 1/2 Hour. Excuse my imaginatively English

 

[MBj1703]

Hi Michael,

thanks for this good information!!

Two questions:
1. do I need root?
2. did you check DVB-T as well? (the stick can DAB & DVB-T)

Thanks
Markus

 

[Tung_meister]

Thanks Michael, confirmed working...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr258Kf4hho

I just need to find a decent internal DAB antenna now as the one which came with USB adaptor was very weak, even on the roof.

I had to drive to the top of a hill to get a decent reception..

Thanks again..:good:

Based on your video it looks like you've got an e46, I'll be picking one up soon so if you come up with a good antenna solution let me know!

 

[michael08071984]

Hi Michael,

thanks for this good information!!

Two questions:
1. do I need root?
2. did you check DVB-T as well? (the stick can DAB & DVB-T)

Thanks
Markus

I have root through a custom Rom. If you have a stock Rom with Android 4.4 go to factorysettings press *#hct#root# and you got temp root, install superSU and you got Perm root.
I didn't check DVB-T. In Thuringia are only a few Channels from ARD/ZDF. I don't need them in my Car.

 

[MBj1703]

I tried allready with the code, but can't install superSU or SU?

Nevertheless I ordered the stick and will give it a try.

 

[michael08071984]

With my Joying Rk3188 1024x600 Android 4.4 Stock Rom the Code worked perfect. But it should work without root.

 

[dogballs999]

Based on your video it looks like you've got an e46, I'll be picking one up soon so if you come up with a good antenna solution let me know!

Yeah mate, E46 here..

Still working on the antenna, not so easy with these being built into the rear window.

 

[MBj1703]

So got my DAB USB today, but only get 3 stations (the strongest in my region).

Could it be because of the crappy antenna?