From time to time you will need to or it will be advantageous to adapt a F connection to a IEC connection or vice versa. In which case you will need an adapter plug. There so many types of adapter plugs out there that adapt one connection to another. The most common types I use are:

The BNC plug is a plug that inserts in position and then twists to remain in place. BNC stands for Bayonette Neil Consellman after the man who designed the plug and is commonly used for analogue CCTV systems. They come in many types but the most common type is a crimp on connection.Looking for a solution to bring your entertainment system to life? Browse our range of TV aerialcables. From TV aerial connectors that offer quality picture and sound to coaxial cables, we offer a great range of cables. With a snap-on design made for fast attachment and removal, QMA connectors are robust, vibration-resistant, and suitable for use outdoors. Installing an antenna is not always straight forward, so if you’re not certain that you like the idea of getting up on your roof consider using a qualified installer to do it for you.

There are many types for F plugs for different size coaxial cables and plugs that terminate differently like screw on F plugs, crimp on and compression plugs but in essence they are very similar.Still in need of a boost? TV signal boosterswill help you improve your signal and help prevent signal loss and interference. An HDMI cablewill help you make the most of your HD TV, connecting it to gadgets like your Blu-ray player or laptop for pristine visuals. The Male connector has a centre pin and the Female connector has a receptacle instead of a centre pin. A co-ax plug is the kind you’d expect to find on the end of the wire that comes from your TV aerial. F-Plugs are most commonly associated with satellite TV or cable TV systems. They have a screw thread. Pictured below is a male plug on the left, and a female on the right. For cables and connectors, go to a maplin.co.uk or tvcables.co.uk. There are loads of others, too many to name in this blog. It’s important to note and it may sound obvious but when you convert one plug to another you will not automatically receive the service associated with the other plug. For example I had a customer who had changed the plug on the end of their satellite cable and didn’t know why the Freeview signal would not work when plugged into the TV.