Want to buy an old cable converter (not descrambler) need suggested model/brand to buy off e-bay
J. Goodson
too far off topic.
I want to buy a basic cable converter box to replace one that died.
Everyone tells me they sell them at K-mart etc., but I can't find one.
I want output on channel 2 and at least 83 channels (1-78 and 95-99)
as were on my old box. I don't want volume control or descrambling or
any other features. An old one would be fine. I do want a remote and
good picture quality. It's been suggested I buy one through e-bay,
but I can't figure out what to buy. It was suggested that I buy a
Jerrold, but someone else said they have a funny non-EIA numbering
system that's off by 8 channels in some parts. Can anyone make a
suggestion for a good solid, but older, model number and manufacturer
name of a basic converter that I could buy off e-bay to drive my old,
but good picture, pre-cable TV?
TIA
James Sweet
"J. Goodson" <nu...@null.com> wrote in message
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>I'm pretty sure someone here knows this and could help. Sorry if I'm
>too far off topic.
>I want to buy a basic cable converter box to replace one that died.
>Everyone tells me they sell them at K-mart etc., but I can't find one.
Use a cable ready VCR. A nonfunctioning one with a working tuner would
be perfect.
Ralph Farr
in a new one:
part #33-2070 output on ch3 and also composite video/left-right mono
outputs volume control and remote control $74.95
part #33-2065 output on ch3 and remote control $39.95
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J. Goodson
>What about using a broken VCR?
A VCR works great, but it won't fit in the space with the TV that the
old box used to fit into. (Well, I found one that would, but it was
way more than I want to spend.) I saw some cable boxes for under $25
on e-bay. My understanding is that most of these basic cable boxes
work about the same as a VCR to shift the signal to channel 2 or 3. I
hoped someone could just list a couple of manufacturers and models
that I might look for.
Thanks
J. Goodson
<rf...@preserves.worldspice.net> wrote:
>MCM electronics sells a couple of cable converters if you are interested
>in a new one:
>
>www.mcmelectronics.com
>
>part #33-2070 output on ch3 and also composite video/left-right mono
>outputs volume control and remote control $74.95
>part #33-2065 output on ch3 and remote control $39.95
Thanks. I'll take a look .... They look pretty good, but don't have
channel 2 output and they're no-name. I want to be able to use a
universal remote, and I need to be able to specify the
manufacturer/model to the remote (I'd like to check compatability
before I buy).
Anyone else who can suggest a mnfr/model of an old, but solid reliable
cable box? I could skip the channel 2 output if necessary (we have a
strong channel 3 broadcast interference here).
John Kimball
<rglv3v0iio4sokbbu...@4ax.com>:
>Thanks. I'll take a look .... They look pretty good, but don't have
>channel 2 output and they're no-name. I want to be able to use a
>universal remote, and I need to be able to specify the
>manufacturer/model to the remote (I'd like to check compatability
>before I buy).
>
>Anyone else who can suggest a mnfr/model of an old, but solid reliable
>cable box? I could skip the channel 2 output if necessary (we have a
>strong channel 3 broadcast interference here).
I have a Gemini that works well. You might want to look into their stuff,
as they're pretty well supported by aftermarket remotes.
http://www.gemini-usa.com
Catalog is here; they currently offer two models:
http://www.gemini-usa.com/pdf/geminicat.pdf
Lee Babcock
Why not buy a used one from a charity used store. In Toronto, there are
all kinds of them for $5.
Regards
Lee
Michael Black
That seemed too obvious to suggest. You can also get them at rummage
and garage sales, and I've even found them in the garbage. I do see
an awful lot of Jerrold units.
About 8 to 10 years ago, I wanted the actual tuner part for something,
so I bought one for a few dollars at a sale, and then found a few
in the garbage. I then realized that there was no sense in grabbing
them when I found them, because they were common enough that I
could grab when if I needed anymore. Of course, that supply may
dry out, but I'm sure one will notice before they are all gone.
Michael