Can I damage a receiver by connecting an FM antenna wrong?

[guybar10]

Hi everybody,
Was wondering if by not connecting an fm antenna to the 300ohm or 75ohm terminals correctly (connecting just one wire to one of the 300ohm terminals or connecting a wrong kind of cable etc...)
can cause any damage to the receiver.
I own a Marantz MR230 since 1979 that still ROCKS that I wouldn't replace it for anything else and recently I wanted to improve FM reception.

Thanks in advance.

 

[c.coyle]

No, you cannot. An incorrect connection can reduce signal strength, but that's all.

 

[guybar10]

Thanks!!!

 

[PioneerMike]

Unless you get a Country & Western station by mistake ;>)

 

[bktheking]

Roof antenna hit by lightning will do it .

 

[onwardjames]

Roof antenna hit by lightning will do it .

bk speaks true.

RIP, my beloved Onkyo 989.

 

[c.coyle]

Roof antenna hit by lightning will do it .

Well, a bolt of lightning will also kill a receiver with a properly connected antenna. As will an errant glass of beer, which I can attest to through direct personal experience.