Need the opposite of an RF modulator (TV)

[soccerballtux]

I have a TV with a broken Coax input. My initial thought was to get a VCR cheap off Craigslist, but if I can find something smaller that would be great.

I've searched for Coax to RCA but everything I get is RCA to coax.
Anybody have a name for this, or can they link one that is under $20 (if they exist)?
Having trouble finding this on my own...thanks!!!

 

[bsobel]

Originally posted by: soccerballtux
I have a TV with a broken Coax input. My initial thought was to get a VCR cheap off Craigslist, but if I can find something smaller that would be great.

I've searched for Coax to RCA but everything I get is RCA to coax.
Anybody have a name for this, or can they link one that is under $20 (if they exist)?
Having trouble finding this on my own...thanks!!!

Tuner, you need a tuner.

 

[PurdueRy]

^ what he said

 

[sivart]

Go with the VCR if you can pick one up for under $20. Otherwise I'd opt for a DVD recorder with built in tuner (analog if you are watching analog TV).

 

[spidey07]

Won't the digital tuners used for the transition to DTV have a NTSC tuner in them? You could pick up a coupon and probably get one for not much money and have a HD tuner to boot.

 

[sivart]

Upon second thought a FREE after coupon digital converter box will work if you are only watching OTA material. With the DVD recorders with a digital tuner, you will need one with a QAM tuner (some may or may not have this in addition to the FCC required digital tuner). Also watch out for the tunerless recorders.

 

[bobdole369]

http://www.amazon.com/Kworld-E...-Monitor/dp/B000MD79PE

^^^^

The dig converter box will serve you better.

 

[soccerballtux]

up! anyone else?
Leaning towards vcr option.

 

[Shawn]

Solder in a new coax input (or coax cable directly to the board)?