Solved! The antenna connection on my Element TV is in a terrible place. It faces down and I can barely get my fingers in to screw the

[jude2449]

Can't get the antenna coax male to screw onto female TV connection.

 

[jsmithepa]

Ask a kid with small hands, else u may have to dismount the TV.

 

[americanaudiophile]

The thread on the F jack is pretty fine so you have to get the angle just right to get the plug on. Can be a royal pain. They do make push on F connector adapters but they often reduce the signal level. Take your time and don't cross thread it.