Pure Digital Highway DAB Review

[thepod96]

Did that sticker for the stations come with the radio, and were they already pre-set? (Incidentally, theJazz doesn't exist anymore, and Virgin Radio is now Absolute Radio!)

[davomrmac]

@thepod96 Not sure about the sticker (long time ago), nothing was preset, you have to tune for your area.

[rajaboy]

Another way of recieveing the digital signal is by using the line out socket from the highway that can be plugged into the cars aux socket if fitted, Yes there are so many cables but there are ways of keepin them tidy & hidden for that matter

[davomrmac]

@rajaboy great comment, thanks.

[shanksjacks1]

just one thing. why do u stick the unit right in the middle of ur windscreen?

everytime i see a sat nav or phone holder stuck on the screen it is in the middle of the screen.

this is a giant blind spot...

i think if you are reviewing something like this the least you should do is point out that it is safe to put it to oneside out of ur view.

u may not like or care much about motorcycles. but i guess u would if it was a child on a bike that was lost from view

[davomrmac]

@shanksjacks1 This was in a 4x4 and it was in such a position that is caused no blind spots. Great comment though and very useful to others to take note. Thank you.

[dollarek1]

@davomrmac astra is not classified as 4x4.

[davomrmac]

@dollarek1 I refer to another car ;)

[blingblinginyaface]

@shanksjacks1 maybe motorcycles shouldnt drive to fast, overtake like idiots and sit up most car's bumpers, then they might have more chance of being safe, nothing to do with badly placed DAB radios.

[urbex2007]

Now being pushed in usenet news groups - it must be rubbish.

[lesliegibson]

got one of these for christmas. Be warned! the stick on aerial is usless. was ok on the driveway not moving. as soon as I drove off, kept loosing all stations. Bought roof magnetic aerial from ebay £18. 100% improvement on the move. An essential piece of kit if you're buying the Pure Highway.

[davomrmac]

Thanks for that great tip.

[hairstylistcraig]

there is a lot of untidy wires though!

[arachn1dinshoe]

This has got to be the dumbest invention ever!

So you take a digital radio signal - then convert it to analog (FM) and send it to your car stereo.

Why not just replace your car radio with a digital receiver!!!!

[aptsys]

Try filming with light from behind the camera so you can actually see the item instead of a silhouette.

[JamesHeal2]

Cool,Thanks for this I saw this in Argos ages ago I want one lol,would it be suitible for using on a bus to college with headphones?

[rajaboy]

I got one of these its really cool

[rajaboy]

I fitted one in my car and wow its just awesome

[colscols]

thanks for the review. can you tell me what its like when you are on the move and do you get any hiss at low volume. cheers

[davomrmac]

Small amount of hiss at low volume. Appears to be OK when on the move too.

[PeaveyPV20]

good review mate. Only problem is my car has a heated front screen so one of these may not work.

[rajaboy]

that problem can b resolved basically u can by this dashboard mounting adaptor used 4 the suction cup u can get in maplin as ive done on my car then its sorted

[callmejosiah]

excellent review as always, looks to be a decent little receiver... my Alpine stereo says it's "satellite radio ready" but doesn't come stock with the necessary equipment to tune into anything digital, I might have to look into a comparable receiver once I've got some spending money to work with.

[mungabba]

Great review as always Dave. I don't know about everyone else but while a product like this does indeed look useful, the amount of wires, and that massive arm/suction cup, along with the extra aerial would drive me insane. IMO it looks a mess and cheap.

[davomrmac]

Point taken, but if I were to install this permanently, the wires would be tidied and hidden where possible. I know what you mean though, I too hate wires all over the place.

[Mikza90]

Kinda cool. Definately better than a normal FM-transmiter.

Nice car too :D