10 Best Amplified Car Antennas in 2023 [Top Picks]


Amplified car antennas come in a variety of shapes and sizes depending on your needs. Some antennas are designed specifically for use with vehicles, while others can be used with either portable or permanent installations. Regardless of the type of amplification, all amplified car antennas offer improved reception over unamplified antennas.

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Imwell DAB Car Aerial Car Radio

Imwell DAB Car Aerial Car Radio

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  • 💡 Connector: DIN Jack -DIN Plug SMB Socket |Amplified gain : 22±3dB| Voltage:DC+5V | Current : <70mA
  • 💡 VSWR<2.5 |Frequency: 88-108MHz/170- 240MHz| Plastic housing: ABS
  • 💡 DAB Digital Car Radio Antenna compatible with Selected DAB-enabled Car Tuners and AV Receivers
  • 💡 This antenna splitter with amplifier function,it is not compatible with other amplifier devices. Please check your device or antenna before buying to avoid poor use of the product .If your antenna can amplify signal, the dab antenna splitter may not work
  • 💡 Package: 1x Car Radio Aerial Splitter
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Jeylly DAB Digital Car Radio

Jeylly DAB Digital Car Radio

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  • Internal antenna / Active-amplified in car DAB aerial / Not suitable for windscreens with a metallic tint or heating element.
  • Range of Receiving: 163.3MHz – 240.06MHz（DAB-III) 1452MHz – 1492MHz（DAB-L）
  • Compatible with all DAB radios and tuners with SMB (screw type connector)
  • This antenna is High Quality and has a sleek element for discrete installation.
  • Many of the DAB aerials sold have low quality elements that stand out, ruining the aesthetics of your car.
Best Quality Build
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Diversity Radio Antenna Fakra Adapter by Keple

Diversity Radio Antenna Fakra Adapter by Keple

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  • ANTENNA REPLACEMENT: will allow you to replace the factory radio with an aftermarket radio and retain use of the powered factory antenna. This adapter integrates an amplifier in the antenna with electricity for improved radio reception.
  • HIGH QUALITY ADAPTER: Used to replace the OEM Double DIN (4" tall) Radio, with this FAKRA antenna terminal.
  • EASY INSTALLATION: No cutting of original vehicle aerial harness required
  • RELIABLE QUALITY: High quality connectors and cable maintain the quality reception of the radio
  • COMPATIBLE: AU DI A4 / S4 2009 - 2014 Car models
Best from Eightwood
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Eightwood DAB Aerial DAB Car Radio

Eightwood DAB Aerial DAB Car Radio

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  • Product Type: Glass Mount DAB Digital Car Radio Aerial | Frequency Range: 174-237MHz/1452-1492MHz | Gain BIII: 10±2dBi L-Band: 2dBi
  • Connector: SMB Male(no pin)Right Angle | Extension Cable: RG174 3M
  • Applied to Audi VW Jaguar Land Rover Rolls Royce Bentley Aston Martin McLaren MG
  • Applications: Digital Radio DAB+ AM/FM Tuner Pioneer Clarion Kenwood Alpine JVC Blaupunkt PP16DAB PP15DAB RXD10 RXD34 RXD35 RXD50 RXD120 IRD30 BD400 CLRD30
  • Cable: 3M RG174 | Package: 1x Antenna
Best Under-Budget
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Dual Fakra Car Antenna Adapter by Keple

Dual Fakra Car Antenna Adapter by Keple

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  • ANTENNA REPLACEMENT: This Car Antenna Double Fakra Adaptor is required when upgrading the factory radio in many European vehicles (Au di, Fiat, Mercedes, Peugeot, Seat, Å koda, VW etc.) with diversity antenna systems an antenna adapter is required.
  • HIGH QUALITY ADAPTER: These radios have 2 Fakra terminal and the this adapter converts them into a single DIN (Motorola) for the aftermarket replacement radio.
  • EASY INSTALLATION: No cutting of original vehicle aerial harness required
  • RELIABLE QUALITY: High quality connectors and cable maintain the quality reception of the radio
  • COMPATIBLE: Au di, Fiat, Mercedes, Peugeot, Skoda, Seat, VW Car Models
Widely Compatible
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LEADSIGN Dab Aerial Splitter Booster

LEADSIGN Dab Aerial Splitter Booster

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  • Application - Support FM and DAB digital radio signal amplification function; SMB Output for DAB , radio head for FM frequency modulation
  • Design - Using MMIC low noise instrument design to work more stably and get higher sensitivity; Using low insertion loss dedicated IC design
  • Compatible - Compatible with most of car Radio with FM male and DAB output,such as cars, vehicles, boat, truck.Fakra port is applicable to the original car radio.Before buying,please check the antenna port of your radio
  • Connecting Method- Antenna FM female port connect the male FM port of your car; antenna smb port connect dab receiver of your car; Antenna FM male port connect FM radio.; antenna power port connect to 12V power
  • Notes: Please makes sure the antenna port could connect your car radio before purchasing. Package contents: 1x DAB Antenna Splitter with product manual
Best with DIN Port
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DriveSmart Car DAB Radio Powered

DriveSmart Car DAB Radio Powered

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  • Amplifer Booster for Inbuilt Car FM Radios With Bonus of DAB Signal Output to Supply DAB Radio Signals to a DAB Enabled Car Stereo.
  • Your Car Radio Must Already be DAB Capable to use this Feature. Otherwise it Works as Standard Powered FM Radio Amplifier.
  • Standard SMB Connector as Used by Pioneer, Clarion, Kenwood, Alpine, JVC, Blaupunkt etc Including Models PP16DAB PP15DAB RXD10 RXD34 RXD35 RXD50 RXD120 IRD30 BD400 CLRD30.
  • Solves Weak AM FM DAB Signal Problems Including an Anti-interference Magnetic Ring: Low Noise Instrument Designed to Work With More Stability and Get Higher Sensitivity to Improve Signal Concentration.
  • UK Supplied DriveSmart Brand, With Fitting Instruction Leaflet. Full VAT Receipt Available.
Best in terms of Cable length
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Eightwood DAB Car Aerial DAB Car Radio Antenna

Eightwood DAB Car Aerial DAB Car Radio Antenna

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  • Roof mount active AM/FM DAB+ car aerial..DAB BandIII and L Band Frequency Range: 174-237MHz / 1452-1492MHz | Gain: 10dB | Input Impedance: 50ohm
  • AM/FM Frequency Range: 525-1700Khz / 87.5-108 MHz | Gain: 7dB
  • Antenna Connector: SMA/SMB Male with DIN Male Fully electronic car radio combination roof aerial for the digital DAB/DAB + and analogue AM / FM radio reception.
  • Applications: Digital Radio DAB + / FM Tuner Pioneer Clarion Kenwood Alpine JVC Blaupunkt PP16DAB PP15DAB RXD10 RXD34 RXD35 RXD50 RXD120 IRD30 BD400 CLRD30
  • Package: 1 x DAB Antenna Cable (SMA plug + SMB plug + DIN plug + power supply cable for switched 12V / with cable plug)
Best with self-adhesive
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Universal Hidden Amplified Electronic Stereo Radio AM/FM Antenna For Car Vehicle

Universal Hidden Amplified Electronic Stereo Radio AM/FM Antenna For Car Vehicle

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  • Hidden amplified antenna design for direct replacement.
  • 77" power and antenna cable are included with the kit.
  • Comes with self-adhesive pre-applied on the back of cable.
  • Small and sleek ,you can stick it anywhere in almost any vehicle.
  • No modification needed, professional installation is recommended.
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Imwell DAB Aerial DAB/DAB

Imwell DAB Aerial DAB/DAB

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  • 💡 Product Type: DAB Digital Car Radio Aerial | Frequency Range: 174-237MHz/1452-1492MHz | Band Ⅲ：15dB±3dB，L-Band：18dB±3dB
  • 💡 Connector: SMA Male Straight | Extension Cable: RG174 3M | VSWR:≤ 2dB
  • 💡 Built-in amplifier to boost DAB/BAB+ signal. A high performance aerial for DAD/DAB+signal reception
  • 💡 Applications: Applied to VW Jaguar Land Rover Rolls Royce Bentley Aston Martin McLaren MG,Digital Radio DAB+ AM/FM Tuner Pioneer Clarion Kenwood Alpine JVC Blaupunkt , All in- car DAB/DAB+and car radio adaptor
  • 💡 Package: 1x SMA Antenna

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