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From: mlf@panda.UUCP (Matt L. Fichtenbaum)
Newsgroups: net.video
Subject: Re: Portable VHS Recorder Minus Tuner Pack - WANTED!!!
Message-ID: <240@panda.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 23-Jan-85 09:12:21 EST
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Posted: Wed Jan 23 09:12:21 1985
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Reply-To: mlf@panda.UUCP (Matt Fichtenbaum)
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Organization: GenRad, Inc., Concord, Mass.
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Summary: 

>... a major limitation in terms of [video camera] cable length as
>to what I can record.  Unless I can get a really long cable (which
>I haven't seen )... 

   Video camera extension cables for both VHS and Beta systems are
readily available.  My 33-foot (10 m) VHS cable cost me $45, and it's
a great investment.  I can reach anywhere in the house without moving
the VCR.

   Some suggestions as to sources:

1.  The video camera's list of optional accessories probably includes
    one or more extension cables, i.e., try a dealer who sells the
    camera.

2.  J&R Music World, 23 Park Row, New York NY sells extension cables.

3.  MCM Electronics, 858 E. Congress Pk. Drive, Centerville Ohio 45459
    does too.  Just now they sell a 33-foot VHS cable for about $27!

4.  If you really want to buy a portable VCR without a tuner, Panasonic
    sells some "Industrial" units that are just recorders.  But by the
    time you add the AC adaptor/battery charger, you may not save that
    much more over buying a whole portable unit.  And the extension
    cable is cheaper by far.

-- 

					Matt Fichtenbaum
					"Our job is to rescue fires,
					not put out your cat."