Well the problem is modern TVs do not like the rough and ready output on
these machines. There is also an issue of frequency drift that rf outs are
prone to.

What you need is an old tv the sort with those little thumbwheels to tune in
the stations.

Brian

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graphics are great, but the blind can't hear them
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"billdeg" wrote in message
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> This is my first post, I recently got a couple of SInclair 1000's and
> ZX81's.
>
> I must be doing something wrong...I have USA units. With a standard
> RF converter and apater to convert the signal to a cable-in jack - all
> known working equipment - I get a prompt, but it's very dark. In fact
> I have to bring the contrast and brightness up all of the way just to
> barely see the prompt.
>
> This subject may have come up before...what's the solution? I even
> tried a signal booster. Please .cc replies to billdeg at aol dot com.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Bill
> vintagecomputer.net
>