pinkpanther

We too have a weak signal area nearby and I've experimented by switching the ignition off and back on and have verified the impact the dash camvhas, in terms of somehow attenuating the DAB radio. One electrician I spoke to was hopeful using ferrite cores would help, but another is of the opinion the DAB interference is solely related to the Wi-Fi network setup by the front dash cam. I did try installing ferrite cores and initially thought there was an improvement, but in the longer term this has proved not to be the case. Slightly intrigued that the identical dash cam setup had no appreciable impact on either a FIAT or a Suzuki 🤷‍♂️

And therein lies the rub! It is only possible to access camera settings once the app is connected to it via Wi-Fi.

It does - all DAB stations reappear when the camera is powered down. No facility to disable WiFi from what I can see.

Used prices of my target EV's appear to rising, so I gave up on the idea and have taken over my daughter's 2019 SEAT MIi, as an urban run-around and added a 2018 1.2 Petrol FIAT 500 to the family fleet.

The power steering rack/motor has now been replaced and all currently appears well with the vehicle, from a mechanical perspective, although I continue to find it's infotainment system infuriatingly complex to use. A previous Dashcam installation also appears to have killed off DAB reception.

Prompted by the recent thread regarding Dashcam installation thought I'd enquire if any Karoq owners had encountered issues with DAB signal attenuation? I had a Road Angel Halo Pro (front & rear) installed (hardwired) in my 2023 Karoq 1.5 TSi SEL just after I took delivery, following which I noticed the DAB signal regularly drops out (the stations reappear when the dashcam is powered down). I had the same dashcam installed in a previous Suzuki SX4 and there was no detrimental effect on DAB . More recently I had the same dashcam installed in a newly acquired FIAT 500 and again there is no appreciable impact on DAB sensitivity. The Auto electrician who installed the Dashcam in the FIAT commented he'd encountered this effect on both VAG and BMW vehicles and had formed the opinion it related to the Wi-Fi signal from the Dashcam interfering with the DAB antennae, rather than interference from the (shielded) leads running to the rear camera. I have tried Ferrite cores in the Karoq, but DAB sensitivity remains very poor, whenever the dashcam is powered up. Of note no Ferrite cores were installed (or required) in either the Suzuki or FIAT. Slightly frustrated the dashcam has effectively wiped out useable DAB in the Karoq, as I use it regularly and now typically resort to streaming Radio via Android Auto, whereas both a considerably older Suzuki and FIAT have no such issues. There appears to be no facility to switch off Wi-Fi in the dashcam config, as they have no screens (the very reason I've stuck with them, along with the very reasonable cost @ Costco) and are controlled / accessed via a Wi-Fi connection to a Smartphone App. Grateful for any insights.

We had some pretty dense mist and a lovely sunset on the way home earlier - so pleased we took the scenic route 👍

Managed to catch it just before it disappeared.................

Colourful end to the day 👍

Apologies - I fixed it!

A few more from Calke Abbey........

Unfortunately it's arrival took me somewhat by surprise, so my Lumix TZ70 was still configured for photographing (relatively) fast moving birds.

Calke Abbey 👍

Harry's Garage

Managed to miss the Red Arrows today, but did spot the Lancaster over Calke Abbey 👍

A couple from yesterday's visit to Attenborough nature reserve........

Pleasant evening last night (and the first Blue Supermoon since 2009👍)

A few from yesterday's visit to both Packwood House and Baddesley Clinton.............

98% waxing gibbous this evening - full 'Blue' Moon to follow..............

Colourful sky this evening 👍

Glorious at Clumber park yesterday......

It's a glorious evening..........

Popped to Attenborough nature reserve earlier - lots of wildlife, including Newts! Reckon I may have spotted the Otters, but not easy to photograph!

A Lumix TZ70 compact camera 👍

A few random, but recent shots..........