Converting f-connector to RCA (1 Viewer)

[Drew P]

I have a TV that the f-connector coax attachment got broken off. Now there's no way to plug an antenna into the TV. It still has 2 sets of RCAs that work. What I'd like to do is attach my cable box to the TV through the RCAs. I do not have a VCR with that TV.

Does anyone know of a Coax to RCA converter? I've seen loads of products that convert from RCA to Coax, but none that do the reverse.

Thanks for any help you can give me.

 

[Bob McElfresh]

Hi Drew. Welcome to HTF!

Here is your problem:

- The "F" connector accepts Radio Frequency signals from your cable. It runs them through a tuner to pick out channels 2,3,4...

- The RCA connectors - they accept a video signal (Called Composite) and audio. Not RF.

Most CATV decode box's offer both types of outputs: "F" and "RCA". You should be able to just hook up a video cable (with yellow markings) and 2 audio cables (red/white) to the RCA jacks from the CATV box.

If your CATV box does not have these outputs - call your cable company to see if they have a more modern unit.

Your other choice: a VCR. A VCR will take the RF signal, convert it to RCA which you can feed to your Television.

Hope this helps.

 

[Drew P]

Thanks for the quick and very comprehensive reply!

The model box that comes with my level of cable only has coax outputs, I'd have to switch to a digital service to get the box with RCAs, which I don't want to do. I was hoping to avoid having to get a vcr for it, but I guess I'll have to.

Thanks for the help, and the welcome.

 

[Bob McElfresh]

Your other choice is to haul the TV down to a repair shop and have them solder on a "F" connector to the coax wire that is inside your television. Then you get a barrel-connector with female "F" jacks on each side and use the included nut to attach it to the back of the TV - now you have your CATV coax connector back.

But it's not something I would recommend you do yourself.