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 Return to top of page · Post #: 1 · Written at 10:53:11 PM on 24 March 2011.
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 Location: Düsseldorf, DE
 Member since 11 August 2009
 Member #: 531
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Hi to everyone,

I am looking for an RF Converter (VHF Band I / III channels only).
I read, that the channels in Australia are a little bit different
as in Germany, same standard, but Band I is different.
I have only RF Converters for japanese (NTSC), russian
(OIRT), different old french and british standards.
In old Panasonic (National)/ around 1980, heavy push button VCRs they were commen.

Who can help?

Best regards from Germany,

MonsieurTelevision


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 2 · Written at 2:59:42 PM on 25 March 2011.
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 Sue
 Location: Daylesford, VIC
 Member since 13 January 2011
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I can recommend the Kingray MD100VS, an Australian-made VHF modulator. The output can be programmed for any Australian VHF channel, with mono or stereo sound, and the unit has a simple built-in test pattern. The price is about $200 Australian.


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 3 · Written at 12:16:56 AM on 26 March 2011.
MonsieurTelevision's Gravatar
 Location: Düsseldorf, DE
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Hi Sue,

Thanks for the info, I keep this in mind, but it is not
really what I am looking for.
Otherwise I have to take it, if I cannot find something better.
The price - and maybe to complicated.
I cannot find a close-up picture.
I will check some other sources.

Best regards from Germany,

MonsieurTelevision


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 4 · Written at 3:08:58 AM on 26 March 2011.
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 GTC
 Location: Sydney, NSW
 Member since 28 January 2011
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There are pictures of it that might help you on these sites. Click on the pictures to expand them:


http://www.kristalelectronics.com/product_info.php?products_id=154&osCsid=242a14a30153b4f25e3e2d1f1b9e8965


http://www.academytv.com.au/products/Kingray-VHF-Stereo-Modulator-MD100VS--44-%252d470-MHz-Requires-PSK18S.html


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 5 · Written at 12:35:17 PM on 26 March 2011.
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 Sue
 Location: Daylesford, VIC
 Member since 13 January 2011
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I tried, but I couldn't find anything cheaper! The low-cost modulators on the market here are all UHF only.


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 6 · Written at 4:56:39 PM on 26 March 2011.
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 Location: Ballarat, VIC
 Member since 4 January 2011
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I did a quick check and the German VHF Band III frequencies are exactly the same as the Australian Band III ones so your modulators will be fine.

If you specifically want a VHF Band I (Australian) modulator you may find that you can retune a German one since some of the channels only differ by 2 MHz.

There are also a few circuits about on the internet for home made modulators. The low band VHF ones are fairly simple to build and tune.

If you want, I can also salvage an old VCR Band I modulator (Australian Ch 0 and 1) if needed and send it to you.


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 7 · Written at 4:05:29 PM on 29 March 2011.
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 Location: Düsseldorf, DE
 Member since 11 August 2009
 Member #: 531
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Hi TV-collector,

That`s a great offer. I am working on a big box which has
to cover all converters from any system.
I have old TVs from all systems!
What I don`t have are are the US and the australian converters.
What I have to construct (and that is not easy!!!!!!!!!)
are converters for the 2 old belgium standard which ended
in 1977 (625 lignes, positive video modulation, AM-sound
and 819 lignes, positive video modulation, AM-sound) and
european CCIR converters for Band III.
Please check if the RF converter works with 5,9 or 12 Volts DC.
The german Band I modulators a hard to find. I have only 2
and need them for channels 3 and 4.
Best regards from Germany!


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 8 · Written at 5:37:42 PM on 30 March 2011.
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 Location: Ballarat, VIC
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I'll have a look in the next few days. I'll let you know when I find one.


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 9 · Written at 7:34:05 PM on 6 April 2011.
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 Location: Ballarat, VIC
 Member since 4 January 2011
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I do have a converter. I'll need to test it first to make sure it works. I won't be able to that for a few days as I'm tied up with work and other things for the next week or two.


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 10 · Written at 4:54:29 PM on 17 April 2011.
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 Location: Ballarat, VIC
 Member since 4 January 2011
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I have salvaged a converter and tested it this morning. If you email me we can discuss how to send it to you.


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 11 · Written at 9:02:22 PM on 18 April 2011.
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 Location: Düsseldorf, DE
 Member since 11 August 2009
 Member #: 531
 Postcount: 43

Hi TV Collector,

This is good news!!!!
Thats my email to get in contact with me:
Take my name in this forum (one word), add the assign sign (you have it in every email address - a letter which
you never find in words) then add web, a three letter word.
Finaly set a dot or point like this one: "." and end with "de".
Simple!

Best regards from Germany!


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 12 · Written at 7:04:31 PM on 20 April 2011.
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 Location: Ballarat, VIC
 Member since 4 January 2011
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 Postcount: 456

Tried your email address as described but it didn't get through.

My email address should be visible in my profile. Try emailing me.


 
 Return to top of page · Post #: 13 · Written at 6:19:39 PM on 22 April 2011.
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 Location: Ballarat, VIC
 Member since 4 January 2011
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 Postcount: 456

Received your email but I can't reply.

Your email host is saying your inbox is full.


 
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