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I'm looking for an antenna replacement for my dad's busted radio (iHome IH8) and I'm having some trouble finding the name of this type of plug. The only things I find when searching online are coaxial cables and more professional looking cables and nothing relevant for my needs.

The male connector is 6mm and the female is 8mm.

Here are some pictures.

Thanks for your help!

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    \$\begingroup\$ Did you notice that the plug actually says MW antenna? That should be for the amplitude-moulted medium-wave band. Also can you please post a photo with a ruler next to the connector? There's a whole series of those connectors, but the exact name you need depends on the distance between pins, so a reference for distance between pins would be very useful. \$\endgroup\$
    – AndrejaKo
    Jul 4, 2015 at 19:20
  • \$\begingroup\$ Yes, I should have measured the connector from the beginning, sorry about that. \$\endgroup\$
    – Deses
    Jul 4, 2015 at 20:02
  • \$\begingroup\$ Just one question, are the small divisions on that ruler millimeters? \$\endgroup\$
    – AndrejaKo
    Jul 4, 2015 at 20:16
  • \$\begingroup\$ Millimeters, that's right. I wrote it above the images but you didn't see it. :) \$\endgroup\$
    – Deses
    Jul 4, 2015 at 22:28

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Assuming the ruler is showing millimeters, I'd say that the connector is of JST-XH-2.5 mm type with two pins. Sometimes, these connectors are sold and marked with 2.54 mm in their name, since that is a common spacing for inch-based measurements. Such connectors are commonly used for battery packs, so you might be able to find one, or a cable with one attached, in stores that sell equipment for radio-controlled planes/cars/boats etc.

My guess is that the radio was intended for use with a small loop antenna, such as one depicted in this photo from Wikipedia:

AM small loop from Wikipedia

Most likely, two ends of such antenna would be connected to the appropriate female connector and then plugged into the radio.

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  • \$\begingroup\$ That's it, it's a jst-xh 2pin 2.54 mm connector. Thank you very much! \$\endgroup\$
    – Deses
    Jul 4, 2015 at 22:32

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