replacing the internal RF modulator?

[rogueclown]

i have a C128...most of it works fantastically, but the output is extremely fuzzy.   i have it hooked out of the RCA jack to the coaxial input on a (fairly new flat-screen) TV set.

is there any way to repair or replace the internal RF modulator box, or am i stuck trying to find a really old monitor in order to get a clear picture?  i've opened up the computer and taken a look, but i want to make sure that i'm not going to irreparably destroy the computer if i start tinkering around with it.

thanks for any help you can provide.

[RobertB]

i have a C128...most of it works fantastically, but the output is extremely fuzzy.   i have it hooked out of the RCA jack to the coaxial input on a (fairly new flat-screen) TV set.

Are you using the 40-columns out of the C128?  If so, then go composite video out of the computer to composite in to the t.v..  You can even get away with taking the composite out of the C128s RGB connection to the composite in to the t.v..

                 Truly,
                 Robert Bernardo
                 Fresno Commodore User Group
                 http://videocam.net.au/fcug
                 July 25-26 Commodore Vegas Expo - http://www.portcommodore.com/commvex

[rogueclown]

that's a good idea...i didn't even think to do that!  forgive me, i'm a little new to this.

now, to get my hands on the right cord. 

[rogueclown]

RobertB:

Thanks so much for the recommendation.  i got one of the cords you recommended, and hooked it up to my C128.  the picture and sound are fantastic!

[RobertB]

i got one of the cords you recommended, and hooked it up to my C128.  the picture and sound are fantastic!

Hooray! 

              Truly,
              Robert Bernardo
              Fresno Commodore User Group
              http://videocam.net.au/fcug
              Commodore Vegas Expo v5 - http://www.portcommodore.com/commvex