[Coco] "F" connector output - - WAS: RF switches for CoCo 1/2/3

[Rogelio Perea]

Indeed, such a setup (I prefer the straight arrangement) will convert the
CoCo's RF RCA jack into a standard "F" type - hooking up a suitable coax
cable to that will be MUCH better than with the switchbox. The standard fare
TV cable coax wire is far better for this application than the standard
RCA-to-RCA the CoCo came equipped with; RFI will be minimized, less wavy
patterns on the TV set.

Back in the days though - circa 1981, I actually didn't mind too much the
RFI (those moire patterns and assorted avant-garde displays), I was just SO
thrilled to be able to use a color capable computer AT home ON a regular TV
set :-)


-=[ Rogelio ]=-


On 9/10/07, theother_bob <theother_bob at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> I've tossed every one of those switches in the trash as they almost always
> degrade the signal terribly or even fail completely and without warning,
> making you think there is a problem with the CoCo.
>
> The CoCo 1/2/3 modulated output CAN BE PLUGGED DIRECTLY into any
> cable-ready device. You just need a $5 RCA to F adapter such as RS cat#
> 278-260 (right angle) or 278-290 (straight). Remember you still have to tune
> to channel 3 or 4.
>
> Bob