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How to find FM antenna with the appropriate 'connector' for Philips HTS3105 Home theater system?

Hi ,I have recently bought a Philips HTS 3105 Home theater system which works great.But I am unable to find an FM antenna with the correct 'connector' for my system.It's outer dia is same as that of the normal TV coaxial RF connector , and the center pin has a hole in it.Sorry for being crude, but i don't know what is the connector's name Pls. help.Thanks in advance.

Answer:

It's called a push-on F connector. However, unless you are connecting it to your cable system, all you need is a single strand of wire that you can shove into the center hole. The best is a 24 guage or thinner wire, about 3 feet long, with a loose knot in it that forms a crude loop. I've even put a twist-tie in there and it worked as an FM antenna. If you are going to connect it to a coaxial cable, you will need an adapter. Normally, these come with the system, but if not, it's a Radio Shack item.

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