Fixitguy74 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I have a couple of dead and soon to be repaired systems that take RF cables with the RCA type ends and most have a damaged or missing cable. So I was wondering where I might find a replacement on the cheap. I tried the local Radio Shack and all they had that was remotely close, cost more than I paid for some of the systems. Anybody make their own from bulk cable or find a source for cheaper pre-made cables? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatta Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) You can use any regular coax cable with one of these on the Atari side. Also, a ferrite bead helps a lot. Edited April 18, 2013 by Hatta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixitguy74 Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) You can use any regular coax cable with one of these on the Atari side. Also, a ferrite bead helps a lot. That's a nice option, but I was hoping for something closer to the original. Some of the consoles have it plugged in/wired internaly and I didn't want to mod the cases to make a larger cable fit. Edited April 18, 2013 by Fixitguy74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow460 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Thrift shops are your best bet for composite and coax cables. They're usually only a buck or two, so you're not out much if you get a dud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDragonWarrior Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Or you can ask people here if they see any RF cord that you need in your price range while there hunting to get and you pay for it after.Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YAGRS Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 So, you just need a couple of these? I probably have a couple I can give you (for the price of shipping, which should be cheap) from dead systems. You need the cables that have the same connector on both ends, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenorman Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 I just go on eBay or Amazon and buy from whoever is selling them the cheapest. As long as it is actually a coax cable instead of a plain unshielded composite cable the picture quality should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixitguy74 Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 So, you just need a couple of these? I probably have a couple I can give you (for the price of shipping, which should be cheap) from dead systems. You need the cables that have the same connector on both ends, right? Yep, same on both ends. Like the standard 2600, Intely, OD2, etc. cables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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