Dashcams

[cdmaskell]

I had a Nextbase front and rear dashcam dealer fitted to my 2021 ES on purchase in March. I had been concerned about DAB reception. Well, within one mile out from the dealer, no reception! I had no problems on previous 19 plate. Device removed by dealer. Now no problems. Be warned.

[Spacewagon52]

25 minutes ago, cdmaskell said:

I had a Nextbase front and rear dashcam dealer fitted to my 2021 ES on purchase in March. I had been concerned about DAB reception. Well, within one mile out from the dealer, no reception! I had no problems on previous 19 plate. Device removed by dealer. Now no problems. Be warned.

Has anyone else had this issue? Is this just a Nextbase problem or do other dashcams cause this?

[Herbie]

Usually it's just that the power cable for the camera is running close to the aerial lead and most often can be easily sorted by using a cylindrical ferrite bead at one or both ends of the camera cable like in the photo below.

I don't know what this one was used for but normally just one or two turns is enough - using more can even make the problem worse.

[Initial P]

I had it on my GS3 at first bought a better shielded cable & it was sorted.