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What kind of FM jack is this? [message #71374] Wed, 15 February 2012 17:38 Go to next message
FloydV is currently offline  FloydV
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I was thinking about listening to FM stations, something I haven't done in a long time, to get some ideas for new music.

Anyway, I looked for the antenna jack, and I found the one attached. I've never seen one like this, so I have no idea what kind of plug to get to hook up an antenna.

If people actually listen to FM anymore, I figured someone here would know.

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Floyd
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Re: What kind of FM jack is this? [message #71375 is a reply to message #71374] Wed, 15 February 2012 19:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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That's a PAL connector. You can get them at C.Crane and I think Radio Shack has them too. You might want to get an adapter that connects to a coax connector like used for cable TV.

Re: What kind of FM jack is this? [message #71376 is a reply to message #71375] Wed, 15 February 2012 23:31 Go to previous messageGo to next message
FloydV is currently offline  FloydV
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Thanks! Coax was what I had in mind for the antenna.

You know that you are responsible for my sudden interest in music.
I was perfectly content to watch mindless movies until I got some of your speakers.

Floyd


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Re: What kind of FM jack is this? [message #71377 is a reply to message #71376] Thu, 16 February 2012 07:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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That's good to hear, thanks!

Re: What kind of FM jack is this? [message #71391 is a reply to message #71377] Thu, 16 February 2012 20:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
gofar99 is currently offline  gofar99
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Hi, They will also generally accept a push on type F connector like on a normal US CATV system.

Good Listening
Bruce
Re: What kind of FM jack is this? [message #71394 is a reply to message #71391] Thu, 16 February 2012 21:57 Go to previous message
FloydV is currently offline  FloydV
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I appreciate that. Those are easy to find. I don't want to put up a big antenna, but twin lead is awful crummy to work with.

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