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Video without RF Box
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The color computers shipped with an RF (radio frequency) switch box that allowed switching between the CoCo and an antenna. The switch boxes often allow in interference, making for a lower quality (fuzzy and noisy) picture. Instead of using a switch box, considering using an adapter without a switch to avoid the interference.
If you're using a standard RCA phono cable (typical at that is what came with the CoCo), obtain a "Phono RCA Female to F-Type Male Connector" such as this:
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Female RCA to Male F-Type Video adapter -
Video without RF box
The adapter connects on the TV side and the RCA phono cable is used for the run.
However, many RCA phono cables are not well-shielded and may allow in interference. Consider using an standard television coax cable with a "Phono RCA Male to F-Type Female Connector" such as this:
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Male RCA to Female F-Type Video adapter
The adapter connects on the CoCo side and a television cable is used for the run. Television coax cables (RG-58 or RG-6) are typically well-shielded unless damaged.