F plug for inset socket (Roberts Gemini RD-20)

Sep 09, 2022 Last reply: 3 years ago 3 Replies

I have just improved the reception of Dads old Roberts Gemini RD-20 FM/Dab radio by removing the telescopic aerial and connecting it to my loft-mounted FM aerial (mounted at 45 degrees and pointing to Rowridge).



The tele aerial has an F plug connector but is deeply inset into a plastic hole in the back case with almost no space to get a deep socket or similar into it.



Eventually I used some long nosed electrical pliers but boy-o-boy was it tight. How they fitted that in the factory I don't know.



I have finally fitted a short flying lead of cheapo (= more flexible) coax with an F plug on one end and a normal FM plug on the other, but getting the F plug to engage with the thread took ages.



Does anyone make F plugs intended for inset holes like this ?. I tried Google but didn't find anything.



It's a pity that it doesn't have a line-in socket because it would make quite a decent 'soundbar' for the TV, having stereo speakers, plus treble and bass adjustments.



Andrew


Well don't try this with a Pure. I did and the only thing holding the socket in was the telescopic aerial!

Brian

Was it intended for screw on F plugs or the push on type?

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What about one of these:

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It fits my Roberts Stream.

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