15 Jun
2002
15 Jun
'02
5:03 p.m.
Can't do it. VCR only accepts cable on RF In,
and all I have to
convert the Timex' output is an old video-game input switch with spade &
screw output.
Looks like a Radio Shack run tomorrow, so let me make certain I know
what I need. Sounds like something that will switch between CATV input
and the RF Channel 2 input from the Timex? I might see if Goodwill has
a $5 B&W TV instead....
What you can use is a "Balun". Its a little adaptor that takes the 300
Ohm spade and screw type connector, and converts it to a 75 Ohm F
connector. Figure about $2 for a balun. They make them in both directions
(screw to F and F to screw) so if your switch only has screw type
connectors on both sides, you can get one for each side to connect it
inline with the antenna in on your TV.
Also, Rat Shack, I believe sells a newer version of that video game
switch. One that will auto switch, and take either the spade and screw
input, or F connector, and will output to an F connector (the F connector
is the standard US screw on cable TV coax connector). However, that will
likely cost you more than a $5 TV. (probably about $20 for the auto
switch game adaptor).
-chris
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