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Beocenter 2 and DAB +

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stpierre
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stpierre Posted: Wed, Oct 17 2012 3:06 PM

I to all,

I have a Beocenter 2 with Digital Radio Module (DAB).

Can I Upgrade this one to receive DAB+ ?

Thanks for reply

stpierre

 

 

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Peter replied on Wed, Oct 17 2012 7:02 PM

What type number and serial number does the switch unit have? If a type 2825 or higher, the answer is yes - you will need the DAB+ module and the software will need upgrading. If a MK1, you need a serial number after 18120924.

It is not available in the UK as DAB+ is not used here!!

Peter

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stpierre replied on Wed, Oct 17 2012 8:06 PM

Hi Peter,
Tanks for your reply, I'm living in Belgium and DAB+ starting soon !
Broadcast are in test with RTBF.

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carlito replied on Thu, Oct 18 2012 9:58 AM

DAB exists no longer here in switzerland. DAB+ is working since a few days.

Asked my dealer about the upgrade for my Beocenter 2 - he'll come back to me later this week and do clearification about the price.
I only use Radio as wake up call in the morning - can also use N-Radio instead of Radio. Depends on the price for the upgrade, but knowing from experience, B&O prices are high for any upgrades...

 

 

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stpierre replied on Thu, Oct 18 2012 10:05 AM

Hi Peter,

Here is  the features of my Beocenter 2

Type   No : 2811
Item   No : 1280016
Serial No : 18278420
Acc : DAB

If I understand your reply, I have a MK1 with a serial number after 18120924, and it is possible to upgrade this one.

Do I need only an upgrade of the software or I'll need a DAB+ module ?

Thanks for reply and sorry for my poor english.

Regards

 Thanks to "carlito" for your comment

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carlito replied on Tue, Oct 23 2012 3:58 PM

Upgrade will cost 850CHF which is around 700euros.

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Peter replied on Tue, Oct 23 2012 4:52 PM

You need a software update and a replacement module - not cheap!!

Peter

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stpierre replied on Wed, Oct 24 2012 8:08 AM

Thanks to peter and carlito .

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jkhamler replied on Wed, Oct 24 2012 9:50 AM

I imagine it could be cheaper to sell it and buy a DAB version. I sold a couple of DAB BC2s earlier this year for £650 - £700... almost the same as this potential upgrade.

Jonathan

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carlito replied on Wed, Oct 24 2012 10:18 AM

The most Beocenter 2 that you can buy as second life are with DAB and not with DAB+

My workaround was to listen N.Radio instead of DAB Radio.

 

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Peter replied on Wed, Oct 24 2012 1:25 PM

jkhamler:

I imagine it could be cheaper to sell it and buy a DAB version. I sold a couple of DAB BC2s earlier this year for £650 - £700... almost the same as this potential upgrade.

Jonathan

 

It is the change to DAB+ rather than adding DAB. The OP seems to have DAB but this is no longer broadcast where he is.

Peter

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dongkw replied on Wed, Jun 25 2014 8:43 AM

hi

may i tell me ,BC2, how to seting dab ,the setup menu not have item about DAB,

 

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dongkw replied on Wed, Jun 25 2014 8:44 AM

email dongkw@bbn.cn

thank Peter

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