Otto Td5

Thanks, all! You're definitely right about the window mounted antenna. Mine will get a signal if I'm parked within 500 metres of the transmitter mast; otherwise it's useless. I've soldiered on with it, but a new DAB radio has necessitated a change. ianmayco68 - this is a possible solution. The chap fitting the radio suggested fitting something similar to one of the back corners of the roof - so it's out of the way, and less likely to get damaged, but will still poke through the roof rack to get a signal. If I can get the shark fin-type to work, that would be my preference. Neater, and it won't get damaged by me fiddling on the roof. It's probably just a question of where to mount it, that's clear of the roof rack. Maybe on the back? Best regards, Otto

Hi, I need to fit a DAB antenna to my Defender. It has a galvanised roof rack fitted (https://bearmach.com/galvanized-roof-rack-flat-pack-suitable-for-series-and-defender-110-vehicles-ba-008). My plan would be to fit a shark fin type antenna (e.g. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shark-radio-Roof-Antenna-SharkFin/dp/B00JHLQ6UG), BUT I've heard a suggestion that the roof rack might affect its reception. To make matters potentially worse, the rack has got heavy duty welded wire mesh across it (to make it easier to stow items). Has anyone had any experience of the DAB antenna intereference issue? Many thanks! Otto

These are really helpful - many thanks, all!

Does anyone know whether Wolf style wheels are available in 16 x 8? If not, are there any available which would accommodate a 285/75 r16 tyre (Cooper Discoverer STT)? Many thanks!