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Connect tv antenna to stereo

  • 06-12-2017 1:41pm
    #1
    Luis21
    Registered Users Posts: 369 ✭✭


    Im trying to connect a TV antenna to a FM stereo output. Any ideas what adapter I could/couldnt use ?

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    thelordgod
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 215 ✭✭thelordgod


    Luis21 wrote: »
    Im trying to connect a TV antenna to a FM stereo output. Any ideas what adapter I could/couldnt use ?

    Thanks.

    A picture of what you have would be helpful.


  • #3
    Luis21
    Registered Users Posts: 369 ✭✭Luis21


    thelordgod wrote: »
    A picture of what you have would be helpful.
    Here you go

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  • #4
    thelordgod
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 215 ✭✭thelordgod


    A coax joiner should do the trick. Any decent electrical shop will have them (not the currys type). Maplin have them too but they are robbers.

    https://www.maplin.ie/p/plastic-coax-plug-to-coax-plug-coupler-n42jy


  • #5
    PauloMN
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional North East Moderators Posts: 10,869 Mod ✭✭✭✭PauloMN


    I presume you know the results might not be spectacular, as what you really need is an FM (VHF band II - 88 to 108MHz) antenna, whereas your TV antenna will probably be UHF and could be pointing in the wrong direction with the wrong polarity.

    Of course, it will work a lot better than having nothing plugged in at all!

    @OP - where are you located and what are you trying to receive? Where is the TV antenna (roof or attic) and is it still needed for TV in other rooms, or is it redundant?


  • #6
    Luis21
    Registered Users Posts: 369 ✭✭Luis21


    Just FM. The antenna that came with the stereo is just a cable so its not great.

    Thanks for everyones replies.


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  • #7
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 92,367 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    If you have Virgin then I think they still pipe FM over the cable.

    is it one of these T shape antennas ? just in case you don't already have one or it's damaged
    https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Indoor-FM-Ribbon-Aerial-Hi-fi-Dipole-Noodle-Antenna-Coaxial-Connection/535711164?iid=322516927936


    Are you after a particular station ?
    Try near different windows to see if you are being blocked by something.

    An ordinary TV antenna isn't much use for FM as its in the wrong band.


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