coax connector keeps braking off

**teamam** · 10-25-2015, 06:13 AM

Guys need some advise and help. We own a new 375RE and have been out twice. The first weekend the coax connector on the tv in the living room broke off. GD sent us another TV. I installed it Friday and last night I raised it up from behind the fireplace and it would not connect to the cable. So after some looking again I noticed that the coax connector was loose and I moved the cable wire and it fell off again. So no late night football again which in it self is hard but now I have another tv that does not work for watching tv via cable or antenna Has anyone else had this problem

**Lingerlonger** · 10-25-2015, 05:44 PM

I see you've had no replies, teamam.

I haven't had that problem since my LR TV is mounted to the wall and does not store in a cabinet.
It sounds like the coax connector is rubbing/bouncing against something in the cabinet or when you pull it out.
Have you thought about a right-angle coax connector adaptor to keep the connection more against the TV and not dangling about?
See this example: http://www.mycablemart.com/store/car...FYIWHwodouwFOA

Just a thought....
Good luck.

K

**Sirsea** · 10-25-2015, 08:30 PM

Sounds like you have the 'twist-on' connectors, ones that don't require any tools. For about $20 you can get a "compression" style kit from Home Depot or Lowe's like the ones the Dish and DirectTV cable guys use for a permanent connection. There are many videos on the Internet with full instructions, however it is very simple to use. It's well worth the small investment, surprised at how many times I have used mine over the years.