[SOLVED] Use outside TV aerial for FM reception

[kep55]

I found this old exchange on using a TV aerial for FM reception - https://forums.tomsguide.com/threads/receiving-fm-via-set-top-box.240246/#post-423744.
When I tried to connect our TV aerial to our FM tuner using a screw on to press on Gold adapter, I had no signal. When I tried with a 75-to-300-Ω balun with a dipole, I got a decent signal. Since we live 40 - 60 miles from any decent FM stations I'd like to use the outside 25' high aerial with it's +8db amplification. The tuner is in our lower level.
Do I have any options? Can I strip back the coax and connect the inner core to one lead on the balun and the outer shield to the other?
Thank you.

 

[kanewolf]

I found this old exchange on using a TV aerial for FM reception - https://forums.tomsguide.com/threads/receiving-fm-via-set-top-box.240246/#post-423744.
When I tried to connect our TV aerial to our FM tuner using a screw on to press on Gold adapter, I had no signal. When I tried with a 75-to-300-Ω balun with a dipole, I got a decent signal. Since we live 40 - 60 miles from any decent FM stations I'd like to use the outside 25' high aerial with it's +8db amplification. The tuner is in our lower level.
Do I have any options? Can I strip back the coax and connect the inner core to one lead on the balun and the outer shield to the other?
Thank you.

That amplifier may be the problem. It may filter FM. You need to find the specs.

 

[Mtop]

They make adapters for both directions and they're cheap. Give it a try!

 

[kep55]

They make adapters for both directions and they're cheap. Give it a try!

Please clarify. "adapters for both directions"