Tkat5200 Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 What does it do exactly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIAD Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 The RF-1 is a kit supplied with the ADAM of magnets housed in small plastic cases that are to be placed on any of the numerous cables (RF cable to TV, keyboard cable, controller cables, power/ADAMnet cable, etc.) that will help eliminate interference of the signals that are being carried by these cable. I never used them myself, but numerous Used systems that I have acquired over the years have had them put to use on the aforementioned cables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tkat5200 Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 ooooooo so I just acquired another ADAM...this one was just the Memory Unit with Data Drive. (no keyboard or printer) I got it working but there is a MASSIVE hum and buzz coming from the TV. would composite eradicate this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIAD Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Hooking up via the Auxillary port (composite video with audio) should eliminate the hum/buzz that is probably being caused by the RF hookup you are using currently. There are no guarantees, but it should do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tkat5200 Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 now...to find a cable that fits that LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightywiz Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 they are not magnets! what you are asking about is called a "ferrite choke." ferrite is a ceramic material that is use to eliminate high frequency interference. but it's not a magnet at all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tkat5200 Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 does anyone know where I can get that composite cable besides Ecoleco...he's a bit expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIAD Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 You can find Commodore and TI99-4/A compatible composite monitor cables on eBay for between $8-$15. I have always had the most success with the Commodore cable which is a 5-pin DIN connector (the ADAM only uses 5 pins even though the connector on the back of the ADAM is 7 pins) and has 1 Video and 1 Audio RCA connector. Just make sure you don't buy a Chroma/Luma style cable as these are not compatible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jblenkle Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Quite frankly, if he's selling the same cable I bought from him a long time ago, they are cheaply made pieces of....ummm....wire and metal... does anyone know where I can get that composite cable besides Ecoleco...he's a bit expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tkat5200 Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 You can find Commodore and TI99-4/A compatible composite monitor cables on eBay for between $8-$15. I have always had the most success with the Commodore cable which is a 5-pin DIN connector (the ADAM only uses 5 pins even though the connector on the back of the ADAM is 7 pins) and has 1 Video and 1 Audio RCA connector. Just make sure you don't buy a Chroma/Luma style cable as these are not compatible. NIAD can I ask if it is possible for you to link a cable from Ebay here...there are a few types and most of the posts are not clear if they are the one I need or not...I don't want to make a mistake. coincidentally...would this cable work? Atari Composite Cable - http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/power%20guide.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rey Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Quite frankly, if he's selling the same cable I bought from him a long time ago, they are cheaply made pieces of....ummm....wire and metal... Definitely. I got one when I made my return to the ADAM scene not knowing this would not be the same cable I bought from I believe MW RUTH CO. I can make a better one that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rey Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 NIAD can I ask if it is possible for you to link a cable from Ebay here...there are a few types and most of the posts are not clear if they are the one I need or not...I don't want to make a mistake. coincidentally...would this cable work? Atari Composite Cable - http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/power%20guide.htm As I mentioned above, I have the one from ecoleco. What he charges for this cheap cable is awful. It works ok and if you want it I'll give it to you for free. Just pay the shipping and it's yours. I can use a small flat rate box which should be about $5. PM me if you want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIAD Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 NIAD can I ask if it is possible for you to link a cable from Ebay here...there are a few types and most of the posts are not clear if they are the one I need or not...I don't want to make a mistake. coincidentally...would this cable work? Atari Composite Cable - http://www.best-electronics-ca.com/power%20guide.htm If you don't take Rey up on his offer, this one should do the trick and it's only $6.99 plus $5 S/H: eBay Auction -- Item Number: 291514494811 Not sure if the Atari cable is wired correctly as I have always stuck with Commodore compatible cables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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