Hooking up a 2600 to a TV

[mrae]

I just dusted off a 2600, and tried to hook it up to my TV.

 

I can't use the modulator that came with the unit, as my TV only has Co-axial or RCA jack inputs. It does not have the old screw type VHF connectors.

 

Any suggestions on how I should hook up my 2600 ?

 

Thanks in advance

Mike

[Sir Plus]

All the RF "modulator" (which in the Atari's case is just a switchbox) really does is just convert the RCA plug at the end of the lead to be able to hook up to the antenna input. If you go to the How-To section, you will see that you have 3 choices.

 

1) get a RCA to F connecter from an electronics store like Radio Shack

2) get an Antenna Lead to F adapter (those little black plastic jobs)

3) get a different switchbox that already has the F cable installed

 

All 3 should be available at your local Radio Shack

[mrae]

awesome ... thanks for the advice

Mike

[Brad2600]

Would it be relatively easy to bypass the RF unit and hook up an A/V interface to a 2600? I have a 2600 that could be a donor unit for a project of this type but I have no idea if it's worth it.

 

RF connections stink though.