Name the mysterious connector

[akhlaq768]

just a query guys and gals

what is the name of the connector for the VM line in. That connects the VM cable into the box (RF IN)

is it called a RF connector and if so can these be purchased from screwfix?

want to ideally pick up items locally instead of the wait for delivery from eBay.

 

[ste]

F to male RF connector and yes, you can get them from Screwfix but only in packs of 10 I think.

 

[AndyNotes]

or Wilko or Maplins :)

 

[ste]

http://www.screwfix.com/p/labgear-f-to-coax-plugs-pack-of-10/39772

 

[dsayers2014]

Pic of the connector

 

[akhlaq768]

cheers guys, can I also purchase the cable also, just need a meter or 2

 

[ste]

Don't get premade cables, they're crap.

 

[akhlaq768]

what do you suggest, I need it locally, as delivery from ebay is way too long

 

[ste]

Screwfix sell cable and screw on F connectors - I'd trust these before pre-made cables.

 

[akhlaq768]

can you send me the link for the cable please

 

[AndyNotes]

I created mine from my old sky cable [emoji28] talk about diy


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[ste]

can you send me the link for the cable please

This is all the cable > http://www.screwfix.com/search?search=25m+labgear

These are the F connections > http://www.screwfix.com/p/philex-coaxial-f-plug-pack-of-10/17061

Make sure you check the screw connections fit the cable as the cable is different widths.

 

[H4MZ4]

I'd trust these before pre-made cables.

What's the other option? DIY Cables?

 

[ste]

What's the other option? DIY Cables?

Use quality cable and ideally compression F fittings but failing that, screw on F connections ... as least you know it's quality cable unlike the thin unshielded pre-made ones.

 

[akhlaq768]

Will this do

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230456227955

 

[akhlaq768]

Will this do

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230456227955

 

[ste]

No no no stay away from those splitters

 

[liamt]

Pic of the connector

I got one of these £3 maplin

 

[elephantman]

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Way-Split...3D391776802864&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460

What about this

 

[shoaib mahmood]

33 pence at homebase for f connectors

 

[ste]

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Way-Splitter-Kit-for-Cable-TV-CATV-Starview-NTL-Virgin-Media-DBox2-etc-/330363155472?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20150519202351%26meid%3D08308e48b823498782efa26f1032d71a%26pid%3D100408%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D25%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D391776802864&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460

What about this

That's even worse - crap splitter and crap pre-made cheapo cables :(