Dashcam Interference.

Heddy · 12th March 2021, 15:31

My drivers mirror mounted dashcam is causing terrible interference with my DAB signal, to the point where the signal drops out completely. Any ideas anyone?
Thanks
Heddy

clf · 12th March 2021, 16:04

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Originally Posted by Heddy

My drivers mirror mounted dashcam is causing terrible interference with my DAB signal, to the point where the signal drops out completely. Any ideas anyone?
Thanks
Heddy

Had this issue (and other issues) with FM interference, was sorted with a decent power supply - similar to THIS one, albeit half the price via Amazon or eBay.

Heddy · 12th March 2021, 17:12

Cheers, will try that as a last resort, been looking at ferrite coils to wrap around the wires or a type of shielding.

Devilish · 12th March 2021, 18:01

The Nextbase clf pointed out is about as good as they come if you need to re route the supply, and upgrade it.

If you are going to try FC's, buy 5 cores and attach them as close to the camera as possible, adding them one at a time.

clf · 12th March 2021, 18:59

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Originally Posted by Heddy

Cheers, will try that as a last resort, been looking at ferrite coils to wrap around the wires or a type of shielding.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devilish

The Nextbase clf pointed out is about as good as they come if you need to re route the supply, and upgrade it.

If you are going to try FC's, buy 5 cores and attach them as close to the camera as possible, adding them one at a time.

I tried ferrite coils prior to getting the Nextbase power supply, on my rear camera, the front did not affect the signal (but it did have its own issues).

I should have stated though, prior to spending money on anything, unplug the lead from the dash cam, to see if that improves, whilst the lead is powered up. If it does improve things, a ferrite coil is unlikely to help. If it doesnt change, a ferrite coil may help, but rerouting may also help too - but a quality power supply would almost certainly eliminate it.

Moving the DAB aerial may also help too. Keep in mind, with a DAB signal being digital, it will drop out to silence if there is interference. (it is I/O or on/off).

Heddy · 12th March 2021, 19:25

Ah, so a dedicated power source for the dashcam may well be the way to go. The DAB signal drops to zero with the dashcam on, when the dashcam plug is pulled, the DAB signal returns as soon as the camera powers off.

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Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	Cheers, will try that as a last resort, been looking at ferrite coils to wrap around the wires or a type of shielding.

12th March 2021, 19:25	#6
Heddy This is my second home None Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: None Posts: 5,556 Thanks: 465 Thanked 1,161 Times in 924 Posts	Ah, so a dedicated power source for the dashcam may well be the way to go. The DAB signal drops to zero with the dashcam on, when the dashcam plug is pulled, the DAB signal returns as soon as the camera powers off.