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From: brown@nicmad.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.video
Subject: Re: VCRs -- Stereo Audio & Antennae
Message-ID: <286@nicmad.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 31-Jul-85 02:46:22 EDT
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Posted: Wed Jul 31 02:46:22 1985
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In article <258@brl-tgr.ARPA> wmartin@brl-tgr.ARPA (Will Martin ) writes:
[about getting $449 JVC VCR that was mono and basically wondered why]

You can't count on the fact that a $800 list VHS VCR will be stereo.
If you want linear stereo in a deck you will have to go look for it.
Not all Hi-Fi models has stereo linear track either.  Almost all of the
table-top models do, but not all portable models.

You probably should have done a little bit more looking.  Just recently
our local BIG tv store that an RCA unit (forgot the number) for $499.
Here is the kicker, it is VHS Hi-Fi stereo.  They can be had if one digs
thru the stores and mail order bins.  But, in your case, it was unwise
to assume that a VHS deck is going to be in stereo (because of price range).
I find that a little disheartening also, that a VHS linear stereo deck can
sometimes be cheaper than a mono deck and have pretty much the same bells
and whistles.

[he talks about not having cable/MATV/antenna and using rabbit ears]

Yes rabbit ears can be a problem.  But, there are 300-75 ohm transformers
out there that allow you to screw on the lugs of rabbit ears.  I have
a few of them lying around, because I got them in VCR and TV boxes.
They are kind of universal connector, where twin leads can be attached
or a 75 ohm cable attached inside the snap cover connector.

So, rabbit ears should not be as bad a problem as you may think.  Only
one set of ears is needed.  Attach the matching transformer and plug
it into the VCR and have the VCR plug into the TV set.

But, it gets a little tricker if you have UHF stations in town (you
didn't mention any).  Most VCR have a UHF in and out position as well,
so connect the rabbit ears UHF portion to the VCR and then attach the
VCR UHF out to the TV.
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