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Subject: Re: RF modulator question
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Date: 20 Jan 91 08:23:04 GMT
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In article <91019.213632DCS4@psuvm.psu.edu> DCS4@psuvm.psu.edu (Dave Shaffer) writes:
>I have an Apple IIe with a monochrome monitor. I was thinking of
>using a color TV as an alternate monitor for applications that
>would be appropriate for a color screen. The manual says I would
>need a radio-frequency (RF) modulator "which you can purchase
>from your Apple dealer." What exactly does such a device do, what
>do they cost, and what alternate sources are there? Are there pros
>and cons in using one? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!

	For one thing, it won't look very good on a color TV. I used to
do it, but you couldn't read text very well.. For games, it's worth buying
a cable, I guess..

	An RF modulator just converts the frequency of your output
signal to channel 2 or 3, I believe...

	It's just a little box gizmo that you can get at Radio Shaft...

	But you probably ALREADY have one, if you have an Atari 2600 or
any other kind of videogame. 

	It probably won't cost more than $5-$10 at most.
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