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    Whilst I am loathe to contradict you Graham, the yellow connector certainly look like a standard patch lead that has been pushed onto the threads. You can even see the threads through the expansion gaps, as indicated.
    I see no sign of any adapter.
    In fact, the adapter you suggest wouldn't be required as the amp is threaded thereby not needing the coax to be converted.

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    SSThing - 14 minutes ago  » 
    Whilst I am loathe to contradict you Graham, the yellow connector certainly look like a standard patch lead that has been pushed onto the threads. You can even see the threads through the expansion gaps, as indicated.
    I see no sign of any adapter.
    In fact, the adapter you suggest wouldn't be required as the amp is threaded thereby not needing the coax to be converted.

    I don't see how a Belling-Lee could possibly fit. The hole in a F socket is tiny. If you are correct it certainly is a bodge.

    One of these with a short length of coax with a f connector on each end will convert it unless the Belling Lee is completely ruined.

    http://cpc.farnell.com/pro-signal/rw7-011/tv-coax-socket-to-f-female-brass/dp/CN16115?mckv=sw5mVutv3_dc|pcrid|224689766569|kword||match||plid||slid||product|CN16115|pgrid|49729733449|ptaid|pla-412324023826|&CMP=KNC-GUK-CPC-SHOPPING&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7-Ww7dri3AIV6rXtCh1mfg-YEAQYASABEgIcufD_BwE

    | Fri 10 Aug 2018 14:39:31 #12 |
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    It is probably THIS {Click} sort of thing.
    I didn't know they existed either.

    As GLT says, a Belling Lee would just not fit.

    | Fri 10 Aug 2018 14:44:59 #13 |
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    Trev - 4 minutes ago  » 
    It is probably THIS {Click} sort of thing.
    I didn't know they existed either.
    As GLT says, a Belling Lee would just not fit.

    Well found!!
    That certainly looks like the one, expansion slots etc all appear the same.
    Just out of curiosity, I have just (without much effort) successfully pushed a male standard fitting onto an f-connection and it's a very flush fit externally but I suspect the inner of the f has been damaged/distorted. A standard female would be impossible without a definite bodge

    | Fri 10 Aug 2018 14:57:11 #14 |
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    Trev - 17 minutes ago  » 
    It is probably THIS {Click} sort of thing.
    I didn't know they existed either.
    As GLT says, a Belling Lee would just not fit.

    Never seen one either but a search found this

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Connector-Quick-Release-Adaptor-electrosmart%C2%AE/dp/B003BJWI66

    The reviews make interesting reading.

    I have in the past used a F to male belling lee and a f to female to make a quick disconnect option on a satellite cable I needed to disconnect fairly often. This had no noticeable effect with signal quality and strength remaining at 100%.

    | Fri 10 Aug 2018 15:02:49 #15 |
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    This is why forums such as here are invaluable. Through the combination of (vast) knowledge and perseverance of the collective, the answers are found.

    | Fri 10 Aug 2018 15:23:52 #16 |
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    Here's the ones I was referring to in #8...

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Plug-Socket-Female-Adaptor-electrosmart%C2%AE/dp/B003894IVM

    | Fri 10 Aug 2018 18:06:42 #17 |
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    Pollensa1946 - 25 minutes ago  » 
    Here's the ones I was referring to in #8...
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Plug-Socket-Female-Adaptor-electrosmart%C2%AE/dp/B003894IVM

    Both male and female versions are linked to in post 10. What none of us knew about was the quick release F connector that dispenses with the screw on 11mm nut.

    Generally female plugs are used for output with male for input.

    eg

    A PVR to TV Belling Lee has a female plug for a pvr out to a male for TV in (patch cord)

    | Fri 10 Aug 2018 18:34:25 #18 |

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