RE: Connecting External FM Antenna To Tuner
If it looks like a slightly larger version of an RCA plug then it's possibly a PL259 connector that was used on antenna cables. Older versions of the plug have the rounded part looking like the ribs of an umbrella. If it is a PL259 connector then you will probably need someone who is handy with a soldering iron to attach the new connector. Bob Nelson -Original Message- From: Pc-audio [mailto:pc-audio-boun...@pc-audio.org] On Behalf Of Dane Trethowan Sent: Thursday, 12 June 2014 2:08 PM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Connecting External FM Antenna To Tuner Hi! I have a Yamaha TX-950 tuner here, its a lovely piece of equipment particularly its FM band with its 3 modes of band width and dual Antenna mode - you can switch between antennas depending on what you're listening to - some stations may come in better with an alternate FM antenna pointing in a different direction - - so that's all well and good if you can connect the antennas to the tuner itself. This tuner has antenna connecters that look like oversized RCA sockets as opposed to the standard F Connector or TV antenna type connectors, I know the adapters are around to convert one type to another, mine broke, I need to get another so does anyone know the name of the connector type I've described on the back of my tuner so I know what to order from my local electronics store? Thanks! ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
Re: Connecting External FM Antenna To Tuner
On 12/06/2014 05:08, Dane Trethowan wrote: This tuner has antenna connecters that look like oversized RCA sockets as opposed to the standard F Connector or TV antenna type connectors, I know the adapters are around to convert one type to another, mine broke, I need to get another so does anyone know the name of the connector type I've described on the back of my tuner so I know what to order from my local electronics store? Stange Japanese (probably Yamaha unique) connector. According to a post on another forum, they originally came with their own adaptors. You might get away with a push-on F connector (bent about a bit) if the centre pin is the right size. If all else fails, take the sockets out and replace them with something more usable. -- rgds LAurence ...What's another word for thesaurus? ---Taglines by Tagzilla (tagzilla.mozdev.org)
Re: Connecting External FM Antenna To Tuner
It sounds to me like it has a Motorola type connector which was often used for car radio antennas. you should be able to buy an F connector to mail Motorola connector. - Original Message - From: Laurence Taylor g7...@btopenworld.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2014 6:36 AM Subject: Re: Connecting External FM Antenna To Tuner On 12/06/2014 05:08, Dane Trethowan wrote: This tuner has antenna connecters that look like oversized RCA sockets as opposed to the standard F Connector or TV antenna type connectors, I know the adapters are around to convert one type to another, mine broke, I need to get another so does anyone know the name of the connector type I've described on the back of my tuner so I know what to order from my local electronics store? Stange Japanese (probably Yamaha unique) connector. According to a post on another forum, they originally came with their own adaptors. You might get away with a push-on F connector (bent about a bit) if the centre pin is the right size. If all else fails, take the sockets out and replace them with something more usable. -- rgds LAurence ...What's another word for thesaurus? ---Taglines by Tagzilla (tagzilla.mozdev.org) --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
Re: Connecting External FM Antenna To Tuner
It is one of those press on connectors that goes on the end of rg 59 cable. They also will work with type F connectors. The plug part will work with a F connector which is threaded. I'm not sure what the RCA look-alike plug is called but they are found on the little transformers that come with receivers so you can use a dipole antenna. -Original Message- From: Gary Schindler Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2014 9:02 AM To: PC Audio Discussion List Subject: Re: Connecting External FM Antenna To Tuner It sounds to me like it has a Motorola type connector which was often used for car radio antennas. you should be able to buy an F connector to mail Motorola connector. - Original Message - From: Laurence Taylor g7...@btopenworld.com To: PC Audio Discussion List pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2014 6:36 AM Subject: Re: Connecting External FM Antenna To Tuner On 12/06/2014 05:08, Dane Trethowan wrote: This tuner has antenna connecters that look like oversized RCA sockets as opposed to the standard F Connector or TV antenna type connectors, I know the adapters are around to convert one type to another, mine broke, I need to get another so does anyone know the name of the connector type I've described on the back of my tuner so I know what to order from my local electronics store? Stange Japanese (probably Yamaha unique) connector. According to a post on another forum, they originally came with their own adaptors. You might get away with a push-on F connector (bent about a bit) if the centre pin is the right size. If all else fails, take the sockets out and replace them with something more usable. -- rgds LAurence ...What's another word for thesaurus? ---Taglines by Tagzilla (tagzilla.mozdev.org) --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com
Connecting External FM Antenna To Tuner
Hi! I have a Yamaha TX-950 tuner here, its a lovely piece of equipment particularly its FM band with its 3 modes of band width and dual Antenna mode - you can switch between antennas depending on what you're listening to - some stations may come in better with an alternate FM antenna pointing in a different direction - - so that's all well and good if you can connect the antennas to the tuner itself. This tuner has antenna connecters that look like oversized RCA sockets as opposed to the standard F Connector or TV antenna type connectors, I know the adapters are around to convert one type to another, mine broke, I need to get another so does anyone know the name of the connector type I've described on the back of my tuner so I know what to order from my local electronics store? Thanks! ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane
Re: Connecting External FM Antenna To Tuner
If its a connector with screw threads and a large item in the center, maybe its 72-\ohm coax? Dane Trethowan grtd...@internode.on.net wrote: Hi! I have a Yamaha TX-950 tuner here, its a lovely piece of equipment particularly its FM band with its 3 modes of band width and dual Antenna mode - you can switch between antennas depending on what you're listening to - some stations may come in better with an alternate FM antenna pointing in a different direction - - so that's all well and good if you can connect the antennas to the tuner itself. This tuner has antenna connecters that look like oversized RCA sockets as opposed to the standard F Connector or TV antenna type connectors, I know the adapters are around to convert one type to another, mine broke, I need to get another so does anyone know the name of the connector type I've described on the back of my tuner so I know what to order from my local electronics store? Thanks! ** Dane Trethowan Skype: grtdane12 Phone US (213) 438-9741 Phone U.K. 01245 79 0598 Phone Australia (03) 9005 8589 Mobile: +61400494862 faceTime +61400494862 Fax +61397437954 Twitter: @grtdane -- Your life is like a penny. You're going to lose it. The question is: How do you spend it? John Covici cov...@ccs.covici.com
