+cjherr Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 I’m looking for suggestions. I have half a dozen vintage systems that I connect to a TV simply using the RF cable with a converter to coax on channel 3, and I’m lucky enough that I get great output. However, I really don’t want to have to swap plugs every time I want to change systems, and everything i’ve tried introduces noise into the signal. Can anyone point me to a good solution? Thank you, -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+stupus Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Most splitters do seem to add some noise. You could try an adapter that is just rca going to the coax as they much easier to plug in and out than the coax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 What have you tried? A-B switches in series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cjherr Posted August 8, 2019 Author Share Posted August 8, 2019 The RCA to coax adapter is exactly what I'm doing now, and as far as signal quality goes, it's great. I tried splitters and multi-in in to one out RCA switch boxes, and they all introduce noise. I'm hoping someone has a clever hack that will save me from swapping cords all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_me Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 An RCA switchbox is probably not designed for RF signals. Not sure what you mean by splitters but an AB switch with coax F connectors is meant for RF signals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cjherr Posted August 8, 2019 Author Share Posted August 8, 2019 Sounds good. I'll give it a shot. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoshiChiri Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 5 hours ago, mr_me said: An RCA switchbox is probably not designed for RF signals. Not sure what you mean by splitters but an AB switch with coax F connectors is meant for RF signals. Pretty much this. You also want to make sure you're using manual switches- anything automatic is going to have trouble with the weak signals of 70s systems. I have this one, myself- The toploader NES is hooked up to one side, and an f plug adapter is on the other. I mounted the switch to the side of my entertainment center with 3M strips to keep it in reach, and just hook up other consoles as needed. My main issue is, sometimes the buttons don't fully swap signal and you get static. This is usually solved by wiggling the button around a bit. I know if you look around, there are ABC switches that can run 3 inputs at once, but I think you'll have a hard time getting a setup for all your systems at once without some static creeping in. Considering how good your straight connection is, maybe just get a cable drop (these) to hold your coax cable somewhere more convenient? Cable-swapping isn't so bad if you can keep your connections within easy reach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+H454 Posted August 9, 2019 Share Posted August 9, 2019 13 hours ago, cjherr said: I’m looking for suggestions. I have half a dozen vintage systems that I connect to a TV simply using the RF cable with a converter to coax on channel 3, and I’m lucky enough that I get great output. However, I really don’t want to have to swap plugs every time I want to change systems, and everything i’ve tried introduces noise into the signal. Can anyone point me to a good solution? Thank you, -Chris This was kind of gone over in this thread: https://atariage.com/forums/topic/269054-connecting-old-systems-like-2600-to-modern-tvs This is what I posted in that tread - great opinions for multiple RF inputs - plus cheap on eBay. Just copy a part # and search eBay - usually $5-25. Some have coax and RCA connectors. Here is a list from that thread with the radio shack / Archer switch types / part numbers. All are pretty cheap and work well. all coax (type f) unless listed. 15-1260 - white Push buttons - black with wood sides - 3 outputs (two select-able) five inputs with one RCA 15-1261 - same as 15-1265 but wood grain and bigger knobs 15-1262 - like 1261, but three out 15-1263 - powered 4 * 4 composite video + stereo ( not coax, but listed for info) 15-1264 - three out - no rca in - amplified 15-1265 - silver - five in - two out. one connector in a rca 15-1266 - Black push button - two out - five in - no rca 15-1267 - NES / sega automatic switch 15-1268 - OLD school atari style slide rf swtich - both 75ohm and 300 connectors 15-1269 - another old school rf switch - 300 ohm connectors only 15-2100 - black push button three out - no rca - amplified Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cjherr Posted August 9, 2019 Author Share Posted August 9, 2019 Outstanding! Thank you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cjherr Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share Posted August 15, 2019 So I ended up picking up two 15-1261 switches from eBay and perfect picture. As good as a direct connection. Thanks to all who gave suggestions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0078265317 Posted August 15, 2019 Share Posted August 15, 2019 (edited) I have the same archer box at home it works great. Or here is another option. https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-Vtg-Video-King-MPS-700-Switch-Box-Retro-Video-Game-Console-Component-Control/173718613521?hash=item28726fae11:g:0usAAOSw~HFcK-eB Edited August 15, 2019 by 0078265317 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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