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Onkyo TX-8020 FM Antenna Connection

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I set up my Onkyo TX-8020 earlier today. I was not able to connect the FM antenna that came in the box with the unit, however. The antenna uses a connection I am unfamiliar with. It appears to be similar to a coaxial cable such as the kind found on a TV antenna or a internet modem. I used a dipole antenna with my previous stereo receiver that had two metal prongs that you would screw tight on to the receiver. I can not figure out how to connect this type of antenna. Does the end just push on, or am I just stupid? Any help would be appreciated! 20190112_154858.jpg 20190112_154931.jpg 20190112_154936.jpg 20190112_155010.jpg 20190112_155251.jpg
 
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My new Yamaha AVR came with an antenna something like that. I couldn't get a good view of the connector because the AVR is inside a stand, But I just pushed it over what I could see and it works. I think it is a standard 75 ohm connection. You can use an adapter to connect old style antenna's with screw on spades and plug that in too I believe.
 
Get a cheapie balun adaptor (ohm matching transformer) and you can use your previous dipole antenna.
Another option, seems to me I've seen dipole antennas with that type of connector (round push on) on ebay pretty cheap.
 
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Thank you for responding. I was able to pick up FM signals by just pushing the the connector in; I did not need to screw it on. I may consider getting an antenna that can pick up better reception, however.
 
Get an "F" connector and replace the stupid thing. I have a fairly new Onkyo tuner, the T-4555 HD model, and I had to practically rebuild the back end of it. Had to replace the horse$hit RCA output jacks, had to add parts to the F connector to keep it from falling apart, and the paint seems to flake off the sheet metal quite often. I will never buy another Onkyo product again. While their performance is pretty good, the build quality lacks. In this day and age, this shouldn't be a problem, but it is at Onkyo.
 
If you currently have an antenna with 300 ohm twin-lead, then get yourself one of these:
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If you currently have an antenna with 300 ohm twin-lead, then get yourself one of these:
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The antenna that came with the receiver picks up the same stations as my dipole antenna did, but the signal strength is notably worse on some stations. I have the antenna placed in almost the exact same spot as where the old one was placed. I am considering buying a cheap outdoor antenna, or maybe even one that could pick up AM signals as well.
 
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