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  • Determining +3 revisionI have two +3's and have only just got around to inspecting the insides to look for the known +3 sound "bug". The problem is that one machine appear…

    ... in TR5 (upper=nearer to RF modulator). In bugged +3 is 0 ...
    brownb2 brownb2 March 2010 Hardware
  • Vic 20 game better than Speccy version?Years ago, when I had my Vic 20 I had a game called Blitz, it was on the welcome tape in fact. Very simple game, but strangely addictive. For those t…

    ... it was probably just the RF modulator, but at the time I ...
    Alien 8 Alien 8 April 2010 Games
  • 48k titles you wished had AY tunesFollowing the GAMES for Spectrum48+AY_interface & Paperboy remake threads, it's got me thinking about those games that were lacking either a 128k mod…

    ... as I was using the RF modulator rather than SCART (we didn ...
    Alien 8 Alien 8 April 2010 Games
  • RGB-Output (interface) for rubber 48k / Spectrum+I wonder if there is interest for a small RGB-interface for the rubber 48 k / Spectrum+. I developed a schematic using a very small number of parts.…

    ... Mod which by passes the RF Modulator has now been completed on ...
    Alien 8 Alien 8 April 2010 Hardware
  • RGB-Output (interface) for rubber 48k / Spectrum+I wonder if there is interest for a small RGB-interface for the rubber 48 k / Spectrum+. I developed a schematic using a very small number of parts.…

    [QUOTE=Alien 8;437645]The Composite Video Mod which by passes the RF Modulator has now been completed on my 48K Spectrum, with outstanding results.[/QUOTE]The s-video mod gives a much better output. I have tested both versions.


    Micky
    -Micky -Micky April 2010 Hardware
  • My Spectrum has gone a bit dud since doing some Mods, HELPMy father in law and I did some modifications to my 48K rubber key Spectrum last weekend, and now it seems to be very keen to crash, especially when …

    ... done in or around the RF Modulator. I was wondering about the ...
    Alien 8 Alien 8 April 2010 Hardware
  • Remove +12 Volt itemsWhich items can be removed on a ZX48K issue 4b PCB if I don't need the +12 Volt? Micky

    ... circuitry, apart from disabling the RF modulator). I'd be more worried ...
    RetroTechie RetroTechie April 2010 Hardware
  • Spectrum 2+ R/F Box issues.Hi people, Not done alot here but looks as-if I may need some assistance with my +2 I recently bought. I was testing the machine out and all was ok…

    ... ). Also, when dealing with the RF modulator, remember to use a plastic ...
    Zup Zup April 2010 Hardware
  • Spectrum 2+ R/F Box issues.Hi people, Not done alot here but looks as-if I may need some assistance with my +2 I recently bought. I was testing the machine out and all was ok…

    ... ). Also, when dealing with the RF modulator, remember to use a plastic ...
    tokyoracer tokyoracer April 2010 Hardware
  • Which TFT monitor for the ZX48K?I have tested 3 TFT monitors with my ZX48K: AOC 719VA+ Benq FP937s+ Asus VW193D-B Two of them have a very bad picture with the ZX48K. Only the AOC…

    is that via the RF modulator , or has it been modified to go via composite instead?
    fog fog May 2010 Hardware
  • Yeeeees finally got one!If anyone wants to make me an offer for the ultimate games pm me. I'm not that bothered by them tbh. [URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVgYKMTqL…

    ... make it scart? BUT the RF modulator controls the timing and that ...
    fog fog May 2010 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • Yeeeees finally got one!If anyone wants to make me an offer for the ultimate games pm me. I'm not that bothered by them tbh. [URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVgYKMTqL…

    ... make it scart? BUT the RF modulator controls the timing and that ...
    Klepto Klepto May 2010 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • Spectrum +2 Wont Tune inHey, I've got a Spectrum +2 and it won't tune in to the tv, I've tried on a few tvs but still no joy. The closest I've been is a black screen, when…

    ... the machine, there is the RF modulator.. a bit of it might ...
    fog fog August 2010 Hardware
  • Speccy Bundle I picked...againtwo vids this time [URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHvjCE67KM4"]the machine and some other stuff[/URL] [URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI…

    you might find the rf modulator is crap also, i have ...
    fog fog September 2010 Announcements
  • zx spectrum ULAis the ULA in the 16K the same as in the 48K could you take the 16K ULA and place it in a 48K I ask this because i have a speccy thats dogy with th…

    wait! it is not the ULA thats broke, i switched them over again and it still is broken
    what else would cause problems? dont say rf modulator because when it breaks with a weird looking screen the keyboard does not work
    Robin Robin October 2010 Hardware
  • Spectrum Serial Numbers Wanted!![b]This post updated Sept. 26, 2013[/b] As far as I know, the serial numbering system for the Spectrum has never been fully worked out. For the p…

    ... 6U board
    Astec International RF modulator UM1233 E36 Malaysia 8447
    toadstool toadstool November 2010 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • What Spectrum to choose?Hi i'm new to the Spectrum. I read 'bout it in CDA (Polish game magazine) and watched LGR review of the 48k and it REALLY interested me. What model m…

    ... a terrible picture from the RF modulator, but a simple hack gives ... , but sounds awful with the RF lead.

    In short ...
    Alien 8 Alien 8 November 2010 Hardware
  • Powering up a Speccy after long-term storage.Staying at my folks for Christmas. Feels good to be back in God's country again, even if it is -12C outside at the moment. :-o Anyway, I was plannin…

    [QUOTE=naz2000007;500463]How do i do this?[/QUOTE]

    Or you could do Womble's Composite Video Mod, which basically bypasses the RF modulator, and takes Composite straight from the TV socket.
    Alien 8 Alien 8 December 2010 Hardware
  • Powering up a Speccy after long-term storage.Staying at my folks for Christmas. Feels good to be back in God's country again, even if it is -12C outside at the moment. :-o Anyway, I was plannin…

    ... Mod, which basically bypasses the RF modulator, and takes Composite straight from ...
    orange orange December 2010 Hardware
  • ZX80 FaultyI have a boxed ZX80 that when I connect to the telly it doesnt tune in right. I can use the K/Board and see that its working on the screen. Iv tried …

    ... my video through the included RF modulator, but would like a more ...
    jegs2 jegs2 March 2011 Hardware
  • +2 grey composite modWithout digging out the schematics, is it possible to do the composite mod like the 48k on these?

    ... in very poor state, the RF modulator had indeed rotted and also ... I removed the rotted UHF Modulator from the motherboard... in fact ...
    Zetr0 Zetr0 March 2011 Hardware
  • Spectrum +2B HelpHello there my fellow WoS'ers Recently I bought a Spectrum +2 from eBay, it turns out to be a +2B from China, according to the plastics. The unit f…

    the FM audio via the RF modulator is always grot, what sort of noise? buzzing?
    guesser guesser April 2011 Hardware
  • Spectrum +2B HelpHello there my fellow WoS'ers Recently I bought a Spectrum +2 from eBay, it turns out to be a +2B from China, according to the plastics. The unit f…

    ... ]the FM audio via the RF modulator is always grot, what sort ...
    Zetr0 Zetr0 April 2011 Hardware
  • Does the usual composite mod damage Speccies?Hi people, Just browsing eBay -as you do - and I noticed this auction: [url]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ZX-SPECTRUM-48K-GOOD-COND-COMPOSITE-OUTPUT-SINCLAI…

    ... is much better than the RF out, even it only ... sheds and lofts!)... thats 4 RF units this year!... each one ... I could of replaced the RF Modulation unit, it seems ... the components for a crappy RF signal.

    so ... could easily fit inside the RF modulator
    Zetr0 Zetr0 April 2011 Hardware
  • Does the usual composite mod damage Speccies?Hi people, Just browsing eBay -as you do - and I noticed this auction: [url]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ZX-SPECTRUM-48K-GOOD-COND-COMPOSITE-OUTPUT-SINCLAI…

    ... could easily fit inside the RF modulator[/QUOTE]

    yep, if ... I built one into the modulator can on my first 48k ...
    guesser guesser April 2011 Hardware
  • Does the usual composite mod damage Speccies?Hi people, Just browsing eBay -as you do - and I noticed this auction: [url]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ZX-SPECTRUM-48K-GOOD-COND-COMPOSITE-OUTPUT-SINCLAI…

    ... =Dan Antohi;526315]1. The modulator is trough-hole monted. Why ... ][/QUOTE]

    Well, the modulator in most cases on HUGE ... will likely find that the RF Modulator is soldered down to the ... plane - not just the UHF Modulator box anchors - this requires a ...
    Zetr0 Zetr0 April 2011 Hardware
  • Does the usual composite mod damage Speccies?Hi people, Just browsing eBay -as you do - and I noticed this auction: [url]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ZX-SPECTRUM-48K-GOOD-COND-COMPOSITE-OUTPUT-SINCLAI…

    ... will likely find that the RF Modulator is soldered down to the ... plane - not just the UHF Modulator box anchors - this requires ... practical experience. I desoldered the modulator on all my 4 machines ... relief.
    2. The modulator housing anchors are of steel ...
    Dan Antohi Dan Antohi April 2011 Hardware
  • Spectrum Serial Numbers Wanted!![b]This post updated Sept. 26, 2013[/b] As far as I know, the serial numbering system for the Spectrum has never been fully worked out. For the p…

    ... 8335A 812200 M400469 465000
    Modulator = 8633
    RAM = 3 different ...
    Encarnado Encarnado June 2011 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • Composite spectrum problemHowdy, Found an old rubber key in a bag full of games recently which had seen better days. Rigged it up and to my suprise it worked! It needed som…

    ... the plastic insulation of the RF modulator, but that was ok, plenty ...
    Hedegaard Hedegaard July 2011 Sinclair Miscellaneous
  • Problems with a gray ZX Spectrum +2Hello. First of all, thank you for receiving me on this forum. I'll try to help everybody as well as I can Said that, I want to do two questions abo…

    ... 've removed C31, disabled the RF module, and connected the composite ... the RCA connector on the RF modulator. Also, some days ago I ...
    Gren Sacher Gren Sacher September 2011 Hardware
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