Phil

OK, thanks for the info. I do plan to get a real 5200 power supply, but I want to make sure that the console actually works before I spend the money on it. If it doesn't work, no big deal...it was free from a friend, he just didn't have the power supply any more (though I did get the original box for it) --Phil

So, will testing it with a 12V supply be too much for it, or will it be OK?

I know that the original power supply was much smaller, but the way I understood it, it doesn't hurt to use a supply that can supply more amperage, as the device will only draw what is needed. Matching voltage is more important, and I'm concerned as to whether or not the 12V will be too high.

It's a fairly powerful supply, something like 8A (I use it for testing things) I was more worried about damaging the 5200 than the power supply.

I got a 4-port 5200 a little while back, and I've got the switchbox, but no power supply. I'd like to test the unit before I actually spend money on the correct power adapter for it...I've got a 12V power supply lying around - will I be able to use it to test my 5200, or will I kill it? Thanks, Phil

Today, I got a 4-port 5200 from a friend of mine who was going to throw it away. I got the system, 2 joysticks, the switch box, and 3 games, but no power supply. What are the specs of the power adapter, and is there one I can buy from Radio Shack, or do I need a special one? --Phil

What about Street Racer ?

I attempted to email you, but the message bounced....it said "your host is blacklisted by relays.osirusoft.com." hmmmmmm...........my outgoing mail is coming from attbi.com, which your host apparently doesn't like... you can email me at psmallory@attbi.com, though i might not be able to respond.

It doesn't do a thing.

The lead from the Atari to the TV is built-in to the atari, but it carries the video signal just fine, so I'm guessing it's OK. I'm opening up the system now to see if anything obvious is amiss. Is there anyplace where I can find a schematic of the inside of this machine? I would like to know where I might be able to pick up sound before it goes to the RF modulator.

unfortunately, I dont have another around to compare this one with. Any other suggestions for me to determine if this one is dead?

I think I killed it I took the shielding off the RF modulator to inspect underneath it, and now when i power it up, it doesnt do anything

I hadn't realized that the lead unplugs from the board.....I tried it with the working lead from my 7800, and I had the same problem, video but no sound. The connection was kind of touchy though, and if I bumped it wrong, the video got messed up. Next, I'm pulling off the metal shielding for inspection underneath.

At my Grandmother's recently, we came across an old 4-switch woodgrain 2600a in her closet. It, along with 2 joysticks and a boxed text-label Combat cartridge were all in absolutely beautiful condition, just a little dusty. She told me that many years ago it had broken, and when they took it in for repairs, it supposedly would have cost more to fix it than to replace it. Well, she told me that I could have it, because if anyone she knew would be able to fix it it'd be me I brought it home, unhooked my 7800, plugged in the 2600, dropped in Combat, and turned it on. The picture came up just fine. However, there's no sound, just static. The same static as when the Atari isn't turned on. It seems like the TV isn't getting any audio signal. I tried both channels, and both were the same. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what exactly might be wrong, and how difficult it might be to fix? Thanks --phil

'Karate' by Froggo is absolutely horrendous.