📡🔄 F-Type Coax • PAL Adapter

This adapter converts between the threaded F-Type connector (used in cable TV and broadband systems) and the push-fit PAL connector (used in European and international TV antenna setups). It enables cross-standard compatibility for RF signals in analog and digital formats.
 
🔧 Adapter Varieties
1️⃣ F-Type Male → PAL Female
Use Case: Connect F-Type coax cable to PAL-equipped device
Example: RG6 antenna cable → European TV or DVB-T tuner
Note: Most common configuration for international compatibility
2️⃣ F-Type Female → PAL Male
Use Case: Connect PAL antenna cable to F-Type input
Example: PAL-style antenna → cable box or FM receiver
Note: Useful for adapting legacy aerials to modern gear
3️⃣ F-Type Female → PAL Female
Use Case: Join two male-ended cables across standards
Example: PAL male cable → F-Type male cable
Note: Ideal for patching or extending mixed-format RF runs
 
🖥️ Compatible Devices
📺 TVs (PAL and NTSC regions)
📡 DVB-T tuners and set-top boxes
📻 FM radios and stereo receivers
🛰️ Satellite receivers and antenna systems
🧪 RF test rigs and signal analyzers
🧱 Wall plates and coaxial patch panels
 
✅ Common Uses
🔄 Connect European-style antenna to North American gear
📶 Adapt PAL TV aerials to F-Type coaxial infrastructure
🧩 Enable international compatibility in AV setups
🧪 Test RF signal paths across connector standards
🛠️ Patch mixed-format cables in modular installations
 
🧠 Signal Format Notes
F-Type: 75Ω impedance, threaded, used in cable TV and broadband
PAL: 75Ω impedance, push-fit, used in European TV and FM systems
Signal Types: Analog RF, DVB-T, FM radio, UHF/VHF
❗ No signal conversion—adapter only changes connector format
🔌 No power or data—RF signal only
 
⚠️ Things to Watch Out For
🔧 PAL connectors are push-fit—ensure snug connection to avoid dropouts
📏 Keep adapter and cable length short to minimize signal loss
🧯 Impedance is matched (75Ω), but quality varies—use shielded cables
🔄 Confirm connector gender before purchasing
🧪 Test signal strength after adapting—especially for FM or DVB-T
 
🛠️ Quick Tips for Beginners
🔍 Identify connector types visually—F-Type is threaded, PAL is smooth and round
🧭 Use F Male → PAL Female for antenna-to-device setups
🧰 Keep a mix of gender adapters in your RF toolkit
🧪 Use signal meter or tuner software to verify performance
🧼 Store adapters with caps to prevent dust and corrosion