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Originally Posted by dieseljeep
What make of converter are you using?
Magnavox is one, that doesn't seem to work very well, on certain sets, even the newer, solid state sets. I generally use the audio-video outputs on them.
A strong possibility is the oscillator slug on the Philco set might need readjusting. It depends how well the fine tuning works.  |
I have two converters. One is a Magnavox TB100MW9, and the other is a Digital Stream DTX 9950. The Stream is superior for a few reasons, but both do fine on solid state stuff. Now, I think you hit the nail on the head with the oscillator slug needing readjustment. The fine tuning works fine. I am hoping someone familiar with this chassis will direct me to the right slug. I don't want to mess the set up.
NOW, here is something interesting. Tonight I took the Digital Stream and hooked it to my 49ish RCA TC-127 which has had low volume issues since I restored it. I wasn't even getting decent video and almost no audio, so I started playing with the coaxial cable. I found that if I only touched the center conductor to the connector without letting the outer shell touch (which is hard) that I ended up with almost perfect video and audio. I believe I will disconnect one side of the RF adapter at the antenna terminal and let it ride. Very happy with that discovery, but I don't understand it.
Thanks everyone for the ideas. I am not familiar with "Blonde Tongue" or "Agile" converters.