Fwd: Re: What video monitor for SOL-20? - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

8 Oct 2002

Duh, memory fades ... PL259!

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From: Jim Battle &lt;frustum(a)pacbell.net&gt;
Subject: Re: What video monitor for SOL-20?

At 02:23 PM 10/8/02 -0400, Ben Bridgwater wrote:
 I've just acquired an old Processor Technology
SOL-20, and wonder if 
anyone can advise on what video monitors are compatible with it (how 
about an old IBM monochrome monitor - hercules compatible?), and what the 
video connector on the back is (huge 1/2" dia. coax connector) - are the 
mating connectors still available?

Second, I'm planning to use my PC sound card to record/playback in lieu 
of a tape recorder (more reliable, less hassle), and wonder if anyone has 
done the same with any success?

Thanks,

Ben 
It should hook up to any monitor that you might find in north america, BW 
preferrably.  The only weirdness is the PL59 connector, so you may have to 
build a PL59 to BNC or what-have-you cable to connect it to your 
monitor.  I picked up a 9" B&W security monitor for $10 at a swap meet and 
it has worked just fine.

Here's where I get to plug my web site:
         http://www.thebattles.net/sol20/sol.html

You may want to seek out the section on repairing the keyboard. 
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Jim Battle == frustum(a)pacbell.net