"Richard Clark" wrote in message
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On Sat, 11 Sep 2004 22:33:29 +0100, "Ger"
wrote:

Apologies in advance but this seems like a real dumb question.
I have cable TV and with it cable FM radio in my home.
I listen to FM radio on my home stereo unit with the FM coax radio signal
plugged in the back!
Perfect reception.
Now, I am the proud new owner of a kitchen type portable FM radio
receiver.
But the portable has no aerial co-ax socket at the back - just rabbit
ears.
Is there any way I can get quality FM reception on the portable using my
cable coax connection?
I am prepared to take the back off and do some soldering!!
In hope
Ger

Hi Ger,

Go to radioshack and get a 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm TV adapter. The 300 Ohm
side is with the free leads. Cut off the leads and replace with
alligator clips. Connect clips to FM antenna rabbit ears (I presume
you were literal with their being two) and connect a standard cable
between the adapter and a cable outlet.

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC

Hi Richard,
In the case where the aerial is just one extending 'pole', what do I do?
(I have two portable radios -one with a telescopic pole and the other with
dual ears))
Many thanks for your help
Ger